Promote development of national and multilateral institutions for the promotion of human rights and the rule of law. State provides policy leadership and representation in international organizations to support human rights and democracy activities. State conducts outreach with key nongovernmental organizations working to strengthen human rights and democracy. Support respect for human rights globally and intervene in selected human rights cases. State leads activities to advance human rights and democracy through bilateral and multilateral diplomacy, the formulation of broad new initiatives, and publishing the annual Human Rights Report .
State is a decision making partner at key points in the assistance process.
The international environment will increasingly favor democracy, leading governments to profess democratic principles, but democratic practices will vary, depending in particular on the will and intentions of leaders. The transition and consolidation of democracy varies from state to state, but international influence can be crucial to the outcome. U.S. pursuit of democratic transitions in certain countries and circumstances will be subject to countervailing influences and interests. Evaluations of elections and other aspects of democratic transitions as measured by USG, NGO, and international assessments. Evaluations of human rights practices and actions to prevent or mitigate human rights abuses.