Statement by National Security
Council Spokesperson Ned Price
Council Spokesperson Ned Price
Submitted to "From The G-Man" on August 24, 2015.
The
United States welcomes today’s first-ever “Arria formula” discussion by
the UN Security Council of how better to protect the lives and dignity
of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
and Transgender (LGBT) persons, who are frequently among the most
vulnerable in conflict and post-conflict situations. Today’s session
focused on ISIL’s atrocities targeted against LGBT persons and those
perceived to be LGBT in Syria and Iraq. In highlighting
acts of horrific brutality that these individuals have endured, today’s
discussion challenged the international community to develop better and
more effective protections for LGBT persons. The United States thanks
the government of Chile for its partnership
in convening today’s discussion as well as all those who contributed to
it. Just as the United States will not relent in our efforts to defeat
and ultimately destroy ISIL, we will continue striving for a world in
which no one is subject to violence or persecution
because of who they are or whom they love.
Source: The White House Press Office
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