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Showing posts with label Human Rights. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Human Rights. Show all posts

Thursday, June 16, 2011

An Open Letter to the Government of Canada, Regarding the Upcoming UN Resolution to Protect LGBT Rights

To whom it may concern,

I understand that there is but slim chance of humanity being shown by this, our-not-quite-elected conservative government. However, this Friday, Canada has a chance to prove itself the humane, generous and ethical country it somehow acquired a reputation of being.

This Friday, the United Nations Human Rights Council will vote on a resolution on human rights violations based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

I am asking Canada to endorse this historic resolution and pursue any diplomatic measures necessary to make sure it is adopted; because no human being should face violence, torture, stigmatisation and abuse, on any grounds.

I trust that the future will prove a brighter place, where people of all kinds will live free and happy and safe. Don't let Canada delay that future.

I remain hopeful,

S.M. Carrière
Author and Citizen of the World.

(Today's forgotten English will be reserved for tomorrow)