In an effort to advocate for racial equity and justice on the global stage, U.S. Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice, Desirée Cormier Smith, is set to embark on a significant diplomatic journey to Geneva and New York City from April 15th to April 23rd.
In Geneva, Cormier Smith, alongside Ambassador Michèle Taylor, will lead the United States’ delegation at the third assembly of the UN Permanent Forum for People of African Descent.
Addressing the forum’s opening session, Cormier Smith will deliver remarks emphasising the importance of racial equality in education. Additionally, she will engage with civil society leaders from various corners of the world, including the United States, to discuss strategies for fostering racial equality.
Transitioning to New York City, Cormier Smith will represent the United States at the annual UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.
Here, her focus will be on amplifying the voices of Indigenous youth leaders in policy discussions pertaining to critical issues such as environmental preservation, climate change mitigation, Traditional knowledge preservation, and human rights protection.
Cormier Smith’s participation in these international forums underscores the United States’ commitment to advancing racial equity and justice both domestically and internationally.
