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Former U.S. diplomat speaks in Surrey about human rights

Bruce Knotts gives a talk at South Fraser Unitarian Congregation on Jan. 29.
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Bruce Knotts

Bruce Knotts, formerly a member of the U.S. Foreign Service as a diplomat in Africa and the Near East (India and Pakistan), will speak in Surrey on Jan. 29.

He brings experience rich in knowledge and understanding about the complexities of human rights abuses in the world. His experience, including over 20 years in Africa during which time he worked in many countries, serves him well in his current role as executive director of the Unitarian Universalist-United Nations Office. In this role, Knotts and his assistants advocate on behalf of those citizens who are not accorded fair treatment under the law.

Knotts’ leadership has resulted in ground-breaking advocacy at the United Nations. His organization is the first faith-based organization to serve as such at the United Nations.

The UU-UNO advocates on behalf of climate change issues, women’s issues and security issues as well as on human rights, often in situations involving the criminalization of sexual orientation.

As a U.S. citizen who served  in the U.S. diplomatic corps, Knotts has established several innovative programs on human rights issues

Knotts lives and works in New York with his partner Isaac Humphrey, whom he married in Vancouver in 2006.

Knotts will speak at 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 29 at South Fraser Unitarian Congregation, 13775 70 Ave.

For additional information regarding Knotts and his talk,  phone: 778-319-9774.