; (B) may use diplomacy, sanctions, and other tools to isolate states and leaders who threaten our interests and whose actions run contrary to our values ; and (C) will support efforts to advance women’s equality, protect the rights of women and girls, and promote women and youth empowerment programs . 402. Trafficking-in-persons The President is encouraged to pursue additional efforts to combat trafficking in persons and human slavery in the Indo-Pacific region. 403. Freedom of the press It is the sense of Congress that— (1) United States Government officials should lead by example— (A) by continuing to advocate for freedom of the press in the Indo-Pacific region; and (B) by engaging with the press corps at every appropriate opportunity; and (2) the United States should advocate and support a Ministerial to Advance Press Freedom in the Indo-Pacific to convene government and civil society, including journalists, to discuss and address the challenges facing press freedom in the Indo-Pacific region. 404. Democracy, human rights, and labor personnel It is the sense of Congress that— (1) United States embassies and consulates in the Indo-Pacific region should have personnel, as appropriate, who are dedicated to reporting on and advancing United States democracy, human rights, labor, anti-corruption, and good governance policy interests; and (2) appropriate resources should be made available to carry out such activities. 405. Bilateral and regional dialogues; people-to-people engagement The Secretary of State should, as appropriate— (1) establish high-level bilateral and regional dialogues with nations in the Indo-Pacific region regarding human rights and religious freedom violations; (2) establish or support robust, people-to-people exchange programs in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly programs engaging young leaders