Advancing racial justice and the global rights of people of African descent in the next decade.
This resolution supports the United Nations' second International Decade for People of African Descent (2025-2034) and urges the U.S. Department of State to advance global efforts to combat racial discrimination. It specifically calls for U.S. backing of the UN Declaration on human rights for people of African descent, funding for the UN Expert Mechanism on racial justice, and collaboration with civil society to address systemic racism in areas like education, health, and justice. The resolution emphasizes a gender-focused approach, including support for Afro-descendant women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and other marginalized groups. As a non-binding resolution, it directs U.S. foreign policy priorities without creating new legal obligations.
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Introduced Nov 20, 2024
Last action Nov 20, 2024
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Nov 20, 2024
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Nov 20, 2024
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lower
Nov 20, 2024
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1 primary · 14 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
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Party
State
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P
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.
DDemocratic
Co
Barbara Lee
DDemocratic
Co
Danny K. Davis
DDemocratic
Co
Delia C. Ramirez
DDemocratic
Co
Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
Co
Frederica S. Wilson
DDemocratic
Co
Gwen Moore
DDemocratic
Co
Ilhan Omar
DDemocratic
Co
James P. McGovern
DDemocratic
Co
Jonathan L. Jackson
DDemocratic
Co
Nikema Williams
DDemocratic
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