US Foreign Policy Strengthens Global Defense of LGBTQI+ Human Rights.
This law formalizes and strengthens the US commitment to defending the rights of LGBTQI+ individuals globally by establishing a permanent Special Envoy within the State Department. This means US diplomacy and foreign aid will be systematically directed toward combating discrimination and violence worldwide. Furthermore, the act aims to ensure that individuals facing persecution based on their sexual orientation or gender identity have the opportunity to seek protection (asylum) in the United States.
Key points
Establishes a permanent Special Envoy for LGBTQI+ Human Rights in the State Department to lead US global strategy and coordination.
Requires annual US human rights reports to specifically document the criminalization, discrimination, and violence against LGBTQI+ people globally.
Mandates that recipients of US federal funding for foreign assistance must adopt non-discrimination policies inclusive of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Reinforces the policy to ensure asylum opportunities in the US for individuals fleeing persecution based on their LGBTQI+ status or advocacy.
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