I didn't know we needed a special envoy for this. Is it just me or does this just reek of neo-colonialism?

https://www.state.gov/lgbtqi-s...us-and-south-africa/

Jessica Stern, U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI)+ Persons, will travel to Africa, including Mauritius and South Africa, from August 2-11.

In Mauritius, SE Stern will participate in the Pan Africa ILGA conference for LGBTQI+ human rights defenders from throughout Africa, as well as scheduled meetings with civil society, officials from the Government of Mauritius, and likeminded international partners.

Afterward, SE Stern will visit Pretoria and Johannesburg, South Africa, where she will participate in meetings with local and regionally focused civil society, as well as government officials, on the eve of National Women’s Day, a day that celebrates the contributions and recognizes the challenges confronting women and girls in South Africa.

Typical Western indoctrination!

Telling everyone what they should and should not do.

Despite the fact it is against THEIR cultures and religions!

Will the challenges facing todays female athletes, who must compete against men, be part of the discussion, or is that something which has yet to be introduced to South Africa? Bill.

If we want to have a special envoy for gender issues, that’s fine. I’d prefer we send a special envoy to try and convince others than the continual use of our regular diplomats and embassies to force the issue.

Some things we should keep our fingers out of other countries business. If it doesn’t pertain to our national security, we should not be pressuring or interfering with others internal affairs.