Memorandum on Advancing the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Persons Around the World
… reaffirms and supplements the principles established in the Presidential Memorandum of December 6, 2011
… brave lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) activists are fighting for equal protection under the law
… conduct and expand efforts to combat discrimination, homophobia, transphobia
… report on human rights abuses experienced by LGBTQI+ persons globally
… Agencies involved with foreign aid, assistance, and development programs shall expand their ongoing efforts
… ensure the Federal Government’s swift and meaningful response to serious incidents that threaten the human rights of LGBTQI+ persons abroad
… range of diplomatic and assistance tools and, as appropriate, financial sanctions, visa restrictions, and other actions
… Coalitions of Like-Minded Nations
… Bilateral relationships with allies and partners … key vehicles to promote respect for and protection of the human rights of LGBTQI+ persons
… agencies engaged abroad include the Departments of State, the Treasury, Defense, Justice, Agriculture, Commerce …
