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The rainbow flag waves in the wind at San Francisco's Castro District.
Benson Kua

Ukraine draft law banning homosexual references violates freedom of expression – UN

5 October 2012
A new draft law criminalizing any reference to homosexuality in the media or public domain violates Ukraine’s commitment to freedom of expression and information, the United Nations said today, urging the country’s authorities to strengthen anti-discrimination laws for all citizens.

A free press can dispel racist attitudes and promote tolerance, UN panel told

3 May 2001
The role of free press in combating racism by dispelling stereotypes and casting a harsh light on the evils of discrimination emerged as a major theme today at a panel discussion that brought together United Nations officials and media practitioners to mark World Press Freedom Day.