Africa: UN Rights Office Names Hip-Hop Duo Macklemore and Ryan Lewis 'Equality Champions'

26 November 2013
press release

The United Nations campaign promoting greater respect for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons worldwide got a boost today from rapper Macklemore and music producer Ryan Lewis, who have been designated Equality Champions.

"We're so honored to be working with the United Nations and Free & Equal to help spread a message of equality and respect," Mr. Macklemore said in a news release from the Office of the UN High Commissioner of Human Rights (OHCHR).

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