in December 2008 when States were discussing the UN General Assembly Statement on sexual orientation and gender identity, the Holy See publicly urged states "to do away with criminal penalties" against homosexuals.

In December 2009 it appeared to repeat the statement : "The Holy See also opposes all forms of violence and unjust discrimination against homosexual persons, including discriminatory penal legislation which undermines the inherent dignity of the human person".

Still, at the time when States were discussing a groundbreaking resolution at the Human Rights Council, the Vatican issues the following statement, that speaks in direct contradictionof previous declarations and continues to dangerously equate homosexuality with paedophilia.

“A state should never punish a person, or deprive a person of the enjoyment of any human right, based just on the person’s feelings and thoughts, including sexual thoughts and feelings. But states can, and must, regulate behaviours, including various sexual behaviours. Throughout the world, there is a consensus between societies that certain kinds of sexual behaviours must be forbidden by law. Paedophilia and incest are two examples.”

The IDAHO Committee expresses strong concerns about this statement and urges the Vatican to clarify its strategy in favor of Human Rights for sexual and gender minorities.