NEW YORK, May 15 -- The United Nations Development Programme posted the following news:

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Statement by UNDP Administrator Alexander De Croo on the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia - 17 May 2026

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Equality and inclusion are not secondary to democracy.

They are its beating heart.

Not only during elections.

But in institutions.

In schools.