Violence, discrimination, marginalization, stigma, and criminalization negatively impact the lives of millions of LGBTQI+ people around the world, contributing to poverty and social instability. LGBTQI+ inclusion leads to stronger democracies and economies. LGBTQI+ persons’ engagement throughout the development process leads to better outcomes. USAID supports the enactment of robust protections, inclusion, and human rights for all LGBTQI+ individuals through “inclusive development”-an equitable development approach built on the understanding that every individual and community, of all diverse identities and experiences, is instrumental in the transformation of their own societies. President Biden in his February 2021 Memorandum “All human beings should be treated with respect and dignity and should be able to live without fear no matter who they are or whom they love.” USAID affirms and celebrates lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) people and all people of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) as integral parts of every society.