85 countries have signed the UN gay rights resolution to bring an end to laws against gay sex and also to stop homophobic attacks.
The resolution is asking states to "take steps to end acts of violence, criminal sanctions and related human rights violations committed against individuals because of their sexual orientation or gender identity".
US president Barack Obama's administration released a statement praising the resolution and calling on the UN to do more to tackle homophobia around the world.
Aswell as that Hilary Clinton also released a statement saying "Today 85 countries from every religion of the world joined together in a historic moment to state clearly that human rights apply to everyone, no matter who they are or whom they love. Countries around the world participated, including many that had never supported such efforts, and we hope that even more countries will step up."
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