U.S. Must Back LGBTQI+ Rights During Visit with Kenyan President Ruto
thegavoice.comWilliam Ruto, President of Kenya, visits Atlanta this week before heading to Washington, D.C., for a State Dinner. In addition to meeting with Georgia lawmakers and business leaders, he will sit down with senior teams from Emory University as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The potential for greater collaboration between our two regions abounds. Kenya is a powerhouse, with the biggest economy in the East African region and offices from companies like Google.
Georgia boasts vibrant Civil Rights history, booming film and aviation industries, and one of the most influential music scenes in the world.
Both places loom large in the global public imagination. And the Kenyan diaspora shapes Atlanta’s commerce and culture. However, a closer relationship cannot come at the expense of human rights and public health.
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