Global gay, lesbian rights group recognized by UN

Human rights activists said the move, by the world body's Economic and Social Council or ECOSOC, marks a major breakthrough for sexual minorities at the U.N. at a time when they are under increasing pressure in some developing countries.

In a vote overturning the stand of a New York-based U.N. committee, ECOSOC approved the granting of consultative status to ILGA — which has been seeking admission as a recognized non-governmental organization (NGO) for over a decade.

Consultative status means ILGA — the International Gay and Lesbian Association which says it has 670 member groups in over 110 countries — can attend U.N. meetings, speak, and provide information to U.N. bodies on treatment of gays.

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