; (B) to protect persons or groups against the threat of violence, including medically unnecessary interventions performed on intersex infants; (C) to advocate against laws that— (i) criminalize LGBTQI status, expression, or conduct; or (ii) discriminate against individuals on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics; (D) to end explicit and implicit forms of discrimination in the workplace, housing, education, and other public institutions or services; and (E) to build community awareness and support for the human rights of LGBTQI persons. (2) Contributions The Secretary of State may accept financial and technical contributions, through the Global Equality Fund, from corporations, bilateral donors, foundations, nongovernmental organizations, and other entities supporting the outcomes described in paragraph (1). (3) Prioritization In providing assistance through the Global Equality Fund, the Secretary of State shall ensure due consideration and appropriate prioritization of assistance to groups that have historically been excluded from programs undertaken for the outcomes described in paragraph (1). (c) LGBTQI Global Development Partnership The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall establish a partnership, to be known as the LGBTQI Global Development Partnership , to leverage the financial and technical contributions of corporations, bilateral donors, foundations, nongovernmental organizations, and universities to support the human rights and development of LGBTQI persons around the world by supporting programs, projects, and activities— (1) to strengthen the capacity of LGBTQI leaders and civil society organizations; (2) to train LGBTQI leaders to effectively participate in democratic processes and lead civil institutions; (3) to conduct research to inform national, regional, or global policies and programs