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U.S. Protects the Rights of LGBTQI+ People
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June 4, 2021


Ending violence and discrimination against LGBTQI+ people is a global challenge. The United States is committed to promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms for all people.

The movement to safeguard the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI+) people in the United States is part of a larger U.S. tradition of ensuring minority rights.