Stern Appointed New U.S. Special Envoy for LGBTQI+ Rights
The LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus recently expressed to Jessica Stern, who has been named by President Biden to serve as the U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons.
“On behalf of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus, I am proud to congratulate Jessica Stern on her appointment to serve as U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons at the State Department,” said Equality Caucus Chair David N. Cicilline (RI-01).
“Jessica is a true leader in this arena and brings the vision and expertise necessary to excel in this role. Leaders like Jessica will make a crucial difference as we reassert America’s leadership on global LGBTQI issues. The Caucus looks forward to working with her in her new capacity to both shine the spotlight on human rights abuses happening around the world and develop plans to combat them.”
Founded in 2008, the mission of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus is to promote equality for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. The Caucus, which is led by the nine openly LGBTQ+ members of the House of Representatives, is strongly committed to achieving the full enjoyment of human rights for LGBTQ+ people in the U.S. and around the world.