USAID releases first-ever LGBTQI+ Inclusive Development Policy --From a press release. Video below 2023-08-03
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United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has released the agency's first-ever LGBTQI+ Inclusive Development Policy. The Policy guides USAID's commitment to advancing LGBTQI+ Inclusive Development and the human rights of LGBTQI+ people as part of a coordinated, whole-of-U.S. government effort with our partners on the ground.
The Policy outlines overarching USAID principles and objectives for LGBTQI+ inclusive development programs and activities as part of a coordinated Agency priority, and advances USAID's commitment to supporting protection, inclusion, and human rights for all so that LGBTQI+ individuals are able to live with dignity and free from all forms of violence, discrimination, stigma, and criminalization.
Recognizing that locally-led, LGBTQI+ inclusive development strengthens livelihoods, economies, and democracies, the Policy provides a blueprint for integrating LGBTQI+ individuals in USAID policy and programming, including by:
Supporting locally-led programmatic approaches that advance USAID's commitment to localization
Using USAID's global development diplomacy to drive progress on LGBTQI+ inclusive development both within and beyond the Agency's programming
Prioritizing evidence-based LGBTQI+ programming and approaches and strengthening responses through data
Improving USAID's response to crises that impact LGBTQI+ persons and communities
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