"The family plays a fundamental role in society. Supporting the family is an important element in the promotion and protection of human rights," 37 countries said in a statement to the United Nations Human Rights Council.
Same-sex marriage is increasingly supported by many countries. Photo: AFP
“This support must cover all family components, including multi-generational and extended families, single parent households, LGBTQ+ families and Indigenous kinship groups,” said Australia’s representative on behalf of several countries.
They called on states and UN agencies to “ensure that equality, non-discrimination and the universality of human rights remain central to engagement in supporting families”.
Argentina, Brazil, Britain, Canada, Germany, Mexico, Spain and the United States are among the signatories.
The statement comes as several other countries, particularly from the Middle East, are stepping up their defence of the traditional family at UN forums.
Issues of sexual orientation and gender identity will be at the heart of the 53rd session of the Human Rights Council, which began on Monday and runs until mid-July.
Mai Anh ( according to UN, AFP, CNA)
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