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- § 8241. Training in democracy promotion and the protection of human rights
- § 8242. Sense of Congress regarding ADVANCE Democracy Award
- § 8243. Personnel policies at the Department of State
§ 8241. Training in democracy promotion and the protection of human rights
(a) In general
The Secretary shall continue to enhance training for members of the Foreign Service and civil service responsible for the promotion of democracy and the protection of human rights. Such training shall include appropriate instruction and training materials regarding:
(1) International documents and United States policy regarding the promotion of democracy and respect for human rights.
(2) United States policy regarding the promotion and strengthening of democracy around the world, with particular emphasis on the transition to democracy in nondemocratic countries and democratic transition countries.
(3) For any member, chief of mission, or deputy chief of mission who is to be assigned to a nondemocratic country or democratic transition country, ways to promote democracy in such country and to assist individuals, nongovernmental organizations, and movements in such country that support democratic principles, practices, and values.
(4) The protection of internationally recognized human rights (including the protection of religious freedom) and standards related to such rights, provisions of United States law related to such rights, diplomatic tools to promote respect for such rights, and the protection of individuals who have fled their countries due to violations of such rights.
(b) Consultation
(c) Report
(Pub. L. 110–53, title XXI, § 2141, Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 534.)
§ 8242. Sense of Congress regarding ADVANCE Democracy Award
It is the sense of Congress that—
(1) the Secretary should further strengthen the capacity of the Department to carry out results-based democracy promotion efforts through the establishment of an annual award to be known as the “Outstanding Achievements in Advancing Democracy Award”, or the “ADVANCE Democracy Award”, that would be awarded to officers or employees of the Department; and
(2) the Secretary should establish procedures for selecting recipients of such award, including any financial terms associated with such award.
(Pub. L. 110–53, title XXI, § 2142, Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 534.)
§ 8243. Personnel policies at the Department of State
In addition to the awards and other incentives already implemented, the Secretary should increase incentives for members of the Foreign Service and other employees of the Department who take assignments relating to the promotion of democracy and the protection of human rights, including the following:
(1) Providing performance pay under section 3965 of this title to such members and employees who carry out their assignment in an outstanding manner.
(2) Considering such an assignment as a basis for promotion into the Senior Foreign Service.
(3) Providing Foreign Service Awards under section 4013 of this title to such members and employees who provide distinguished or meritorious service in the promotion of democracy or the protection of human rights.
(Pub. L. 110–53, title XXI, § 2143, Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 535.)