The African Commission on Human and People’s Rights recently joined a historic multilateral agreement, along with 25 nations, the EU, UNAIDS and the UNDP:

"Collectively, as a group of governments and multilateral agencies committed to equality and inclusive development for all persons everywhere, we have gathered here in Washington, D.C. to share information, best practices and lessons learned as we work to promote and protect the human rights of LGBTI persons around the world, and empower them to secure productive livelihoods.

We recognize that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights and that everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. As we work to advance human rights globally, we also remain committed to continue to promote and protect the human rights and fundamental freedoms of LGBTI persons in our own countries." Read More