Jessica Stern

Jessica Stern is a prominent American advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, known for her work as the former Special Envoy for the Rights of LGBTQ+ Persons under the Biden administration. With an academic background as a professor at Harvard University, Stern has dedicated her career to combating discrimination and violence against LGBTQ+ individuals worldwide. Recently, she attended a UN summit in Seville, where she highlighted the ongoing global challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community, including the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments fueled by organized networks. Stern's activism focuses on raising awareness of systemic issues affecting sexual minorities and advocating for equal rights and protections across all nations.