Congresswoman Nikema Williams Secures Passage of Provision to Protect LGBTQI Individuals Around the World

Press Release

Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) secured passage of her amendment to The Global Respect Act. The amendment commissions a study on how the State Department can work with stakeholders on proactively preventing persecution of LGBTQI individuals around the world. The Global Respect Act provides much-needed accountability for individuals who violate the human rights of LGBTQI individuals.

Congresswoman Williams said:

"As the Congresswoman representing the LGBTQI capital of the South, this amendment is just another way that my district is leading the way to achieve human rights and equity for all. Atlanta influences everything, and my amendment is designed to do just that, by extending human rights protections beyond my city and our nation's borders. With my amendment, the State Department will study how it can better coordinate internationally to prevent international human rights abuses based on sexual orientation, gender identity and sex characteristics before those abuses occur. This will create a better world for everyone, no matter where they live, who they love, or how they identify."

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