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U.S. Human Rights Report Criticized for Omitting LGBTQ Abuse

8/18/2025

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Human rights groups claim the U.S. State Department politicized the 2024 Human Rights Report by omitting anti-LGBTQ discrimination.
The report, influenced by Trump appointees, lacks information on abuses against LGBTQ individuals and minorities.
Critics argue this omission may jeopardize the safety of LGBTQI+ individuals worldwide.

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Human rights groups claim the U.S. State Department politicized the 2024 Human Rights Report by omitting anti-LGBTQ discrimination.
The report, influenced by Trump appointees, lacks information on abuses against LGBTQ individuals and minorities.
Critics argue this omission may jeopardize the safety of LGBTQI+ individuals worldwide.