Special Representative Desirée Cormier Smith Highlights Racial Equity, Justice in Jordan – Roya News English

Special Representative Desirée Cormier Smith Highlights Racial Equity, Justice in Jordan – Roya News English

US Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice Desirée Cormier Smith met Sunday with government officials, and civil society partners from different governates to discuss their efforts to support underrepresented racial and ethnic groups in Jordan and provide access for them to crucial support services.

She conveyed US support for government and community initiatives to promote economic, political and civic engagement for all in Jordan, and noted the importance of hearing from underrepresented communities across the entire country.

“The future is ours to shape and as we step into it together, I encourage you to take steps that promote a world that is more equitable, more just, more peaceful,” Smith noted.

She also emphasized, “greater diversity and representation in the workforce and the political process is a win for everybody.”