Admin l Wednesday, June 07, 2017
WASHINGTON – The United States has restated its commitment to protect the rights of lesbians, gay, bisexual, transgender people.
Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, made the commitment in his speech to mark lesbians, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex month in the U.S.
“In recognition of LGBTI Month, the Department of State affirms its solidarity with the human rights defenders and civil society organizations working around the world to uphold the fundamental freedoms of LGBTI persons to live with dignity and freedom”, he said.
According to him, theU.S also recognize that LGBTI persons continue to face the threat of violence and discrimination.
“Violence and discrimination targeting any vulnerable group undermines our collective security as well as American values.
“When all persons are protected on the basis of equality and with dignity, global stability is strengthened. We will continue to support the human rights of LGBTI persons together with like-minded governments, businesses, and civil society organizations globally”, he said.
Tillerson said the United States remains committed to human rights and fundamental freedoms for all persons.
“Dignity and equality for all persons are among our founding constitutional principles, and these principles continue to drive U.S. diplomacy”, he said.
