Protecting LGBTQI+ Rights Globally: New U.S. Envoy Established
This act creates a permanent Special Envoy within the U.S. State Department to advocate for the human rights of LGBTQI+ individuals worldwide. It aims to combat discrimination, violence, and criminalization against these communities by integrating protection efforts into U.S. foreign policy, providing assistance, and requiring detailed reporting on human rights abuses globally. For citizens, this means the U.S. government will actively work to protect LGBTQI+ people abroad, potentially influencing international norms and offering refuge to those facing persecution.
Key points
Establishes a permanent Special Envoy for LGBTQI+ Human Rights within the U.S. Department of State.
Strengthens U.S. efforts to combat discrimination, violence, and criminalization of LGBTQI+ people worldwide.
Requires annual U.S. human rights reports to include detailed information on LGBTQI+ rights violations globally.
Mandates a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to persecution of LGBTQI+ individuals and support relevant organizations.
Ensures LGBTQI+ individuals with a well-founded fear of persecution can seek protection in the United States.
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