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Racial and ethnic equality, gender equity, and social inclusion are critical to democratic stability that requires participation by all stakeholders, including central and local governments, law enforcement, multilateral organizations, civil society, businesses, and academia. U.S. diplomacy in the Western Hemisphere seeks to ensure that distinct groups of people are not excluded from access to goods and services, basic security and human rights. These policies are focused on historically marginalized groups, including indigenous peoples; people of African descent; women; lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons; youth; and people with disabilities. To accomplish this, the U.S. works in partnership with other countries in the region and outside the region to promote basic rights for all. Our four main initiatives are: