Rep. Williams Secures Passage of Provision to Protect LGBTQI Individuals Around the World
February 10, 2022
February 10, 2022
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2022:
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 i . . .
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 i . . .