'Historic' UN Gay Resolution Passes: Who Voted For >Against
Posted By Robert Zeliger 
For the first time, the United Nation's Human Rights Council condemned violence and discrimination against gays, lesbians, and transgender people today in Geneva. The move-- which was initially put forward by South Africa-- was applauded by gay rights supporters.
The resolution "expresses grave concern at acts of violence and discrimination, in all regions of the world, committed against individuals because of their sexual orientation and gender identity" and calls for a study by the end of the year to examine discrimination against the gay community.
The U.S. ambassador to the council, Eileen Chamberlain Donahoe, called it a "historic moment" for the United Nations, according to the Associated Press.
Nevertheless, the vote was close-- with the strongest opposition coming from African and Islamic countries. 23 nations voted in favor, 19 against, and 3 abstained.
Here's a rundown of which countries voted which way:
Backed the resolution
Argentina
Belgium
Brazil
Chile
Cuba
Ecuador
France
Guatemala
Hungary
Japan
Mauritius
Mexico
Norway
Poland
South Korea
Slovakia
Spain
Switzerland
Thailand
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Opposed the resolution
Angola
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Cameroon
Djibouti
Gabon
Ghana
Jordan
Malaysia
Maldives
Mauritania
Nigeria
Pakistan
Qatar
Republic of Moldova
Russian Federation
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Uganda
Abstained
Burkina Faso
China
Zambia
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