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US Exits UN LGBTI Group, Sparks Global Advocacy Fears

3/5/2025

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On February 14, the United States exited the United Nations LGBTI Core Group, a move echoing the Trump administration's stance against LGBTQ+ rights. Founded in 2008 to champion global LGBTI advocacy, this withdrawal sparks fears about the future of international support for LGBTQ+ communities, as other nations remain committed to the cause.

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On February 14, the United States exited the United Nations LGBTI Core Group, a move echoing the Trump administration's stance against LGBTQ+ rights. Founded in 2008 to champion global LGBTI advocacy, this withdrawal sparks fears about the future of international support for LGBTQ+ communities, as other nations remain committed to the cause.