Advocate Urges U.S. To Take a Larger Role in Promoting Lgbt Rights Overseas

Between the Lines; Livonia › August 25, 2009

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[Michael Guest] said the U.S. government needs to take a higher profile in standing up for human rights in general, and LGBT rights in particular. That is particularly true in countries that are friends and allies of the U.S. "It is time for the U.S. to regain its voice...Our embassies must become advocates for change."

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Advocate Urges U.S. To Take a Larger Role in Promoting Lgbt Rights Overseas

WASHINGTON, DC - "We are here to raise awareness of a crisis in abuse and discrimination that is being perpetuated against the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community in many countries around the w...

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