Office Home Office Home About Us Defining Racial Equity Remarks and Releases Global Anti-Racism Champions Key Stakeholders FAQs HomeBureaus & Offices > Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor ...Office of the Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice hide Office of the Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice Our Mission The Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice (SRREJ) advances the human rights of members of marginalized racial, ethnic, and Indigenous communities, including people of African descent, and builds global partnerships to combat systemic racism, discrimination, and xenophobia globally. In June 2022, Desirée Cormier Smith was appointed as the State Department’s first-ever Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice. Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice Desirée Cormier Smith Follow Us: Twitter Key Topics Defining Racial Equity Global Anti-Racism Champions Key Stakeholders Remarks and Releases FAQs Defining Racial Equity Equity addresses the specific and proportionate needs of certain persons or populations to attain fair and just treatment and outcomes Learn More About Defining Racial Equity Defining Racial Equity Global Anti-Racism Champions In August 2023, the Special Representative created and implemented the first annual Secretary of State's Award for Global Anti-Racist Champions. Learn More About Global Anti-Racism Champions Global Anti-Racism Champions Key Stakeholders The Special Representative seeks to engage with all marginalized communities around the world, but some of the largest stakeholders in this work include people of African descent, Indigenous communities, and Roma persons. Learn More about Key Stakeholders Key Stakeholders Remarks and Releases Find remarks by the Special Representative and other releases related to the Office of the Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice Learn More About Remarks and Releases Remarks and Releases FAQs Race and ethnicity are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. Learn why and find answers to other frequently asked questions about the State Department’s racial equity and justice work. Learn More About FAQs FAQs
