Canada, Brazil, Europe Back LGBTQI Rights Statement, US Silent

On International Pride Day, foreign ministries from 15 countries including Canada, Australia, Brazil, and several European nations issued a joint statement championing the rights of LGBTQIA+ individuals, condemning hate speech, criminalization, and discrimination as human rights violations. This international declaration emphasizes a global commitment to dignity, legal equality, and social inclusion for LGBTQIA+ communities amid rising violence and efforts to strip away their rights. Notably, the United States did not sign the statement, reflecting President Donald Trump's administration's rollback of civil rights protections for LGBTQIA+ people, including transgender military bans and rescinding anti-discrimination initiatives. Human rights advocates worry that U.S. policy shifts may embolden anti-LGBTQ movements worldwide, particularly in Africa's already hostile environments. Concurrently, tens of thousands protested in Budapest against Hungary's law banning Pride marches, signaling strong opposition to government restrictions on LGBTQIA+ rights. These actions highlight ongoing global tensions between advancing LGBTQIA+ rights and rising political resistance.