Sec. 3. Statement of policy
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It is the policy of the United States to support the sustainable rebuilding and development of Haiti in a manner that— recognizes Haitian independence, self-reliance, sovereignty, democratic governance, and efficiency; promotes efforts that are led by and support the people and Government of Haiti at all levels so that Haitians lead the course of reconstruction and development of Haiti; builds the long-term capacity of the Government of Haiti, civil society in Haiti, and the private sector to foster economic opportunities in Haiti; fosters collaboration between the Haitian diaspora in the United States, including dual citizens of Haiti and the United States, with the Haitian Government and the business community in Haiti; supports anti-corruption efforts, promotes press freedom, and addresses human rights concerns, including through the enforcement of sanctions imposed in accordance with the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act on individuals implicated in human rights violations; respects and helps restore Haiti’s natural resources, as well as strengthens community-level resilience to environmental and weather-related impacts; promotes the holding of free, fair, and timely elections in accordance with democratic principles and the Haitian Constitution; provides timely and comprehensive reporting on Haiti and the United States Government’s goals and progress, as well as transparent post program evaluations and contracting data; promotes the participation of Haitian women and youth in governmental and nongovernmental institutions and in economic development and governance assistance programs funded by the United States; and does not provide support to facilitate the proposed June 2021 constitutional referendum, including through multilateral organizations.