"France will continue to engage in all these struggles: for the
abolition of the death penalty, for women's rights to equality and
dignity, for the universal decriminalization of homosexuality, which
should not be recognised as a crime but, on the contrary, recognized as a
[sexual] orientation. All members countries have the obligation to
guarantee the security of their citizens, and if one nation adheres to
this obligation, it is then imperative that we, the United Nations,
facilitate the necessary means to make that guarantee. These are the
issues that France will lead and defend in the United Nations. I say
this with seriousness. When there is paralysis... and inaction, then
injustice and intolerance can find their place." - French President Francois Hollande, speaking yesterday at the United Nations General Assembly. (Text via Towleroad)
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