Obama sets new course for LGBT rights in U.S. foreign policy

projectqueer:

By Brody Levesque

President Barack Obama on Tuesday directed that the federal government and all agencies engaged abroad to ensure that U.S. diplomacy and foreign assistance promote and protect the human rights of LGBT persons globally.

In a memorandum to all federal agencies and executive department heads, the President wrote,

“The struggle to end discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons is a global challenge, and one that is central to the United States commitment to promoting human rights.”

“I am deeply concerned by the violence and discrimination targeting LGBT persons around the world — whether it is passing laws that criminalize LGBT status, beating citizens simply for joining peaceful LGBT pride celebrations, or killing men, women, and children for their perceived sexual orientation.

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“No country should deny people their rights because of who they love, which is why we must stand up for the rights of gays and lesbians everywhere.”

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