Global African Descent Affairs: New Office and Funding for Support
This act establishes a new office within the U.S. Department of State to address human rights and support for people of African descent globally. It aims to combat discrimination and violence, and promote equality and development. Citizens can expect increased U.S. engagement on these issues internationally.
Key points
Creation of an Office of Global African Descent Affairs within the State Department to coordinate human rights and development efforts for this group.
Requirement to include the status of people of African descent in annual human rights reports, increasing transparency and awareness of issues.
Establishment of a Fund for African Descent Affairs with an annual budget of $5 million until 2030, supporting anti-discrimination efforts and new opportunities.
Appointment of a Senior Advisor within the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) for global African descent affairs, with an annual budget of $10 million until 2030, strengthening aid initiatives.
Development of a U.S. global strategy to prevent discrimination and violence against people of African descent, aiming to improve their safety and integration.
Status:
Expired
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