More than 80 countries on Tuesday signed a joint declaration that urged the international community to end violence based on sexual orientation or homosexuality.
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The declaration, signed by 83 countries, was presented at the UN Human Rights Council which is meeting until March 25.
French ambassador Jean-Baptiste Mattei welcomed the move, saying it "marked an important step" in ending discrimination of homosexuality.
Source-AFP