Office of Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights
Recent News About Office of Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights
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Under Secretary Uzra Zeya’s Opening Remarks at RightsCon 2023 Event “Promoting a Positive Vision for the Internet and Digital Technologies through the Freedom Online Coalition”
Buenos días a todas y todos! On behalf of the United States Government and as the Chair of the Freedom Online Coalition or F-O-C, I want to thank Access Now for the invitation to hold this important discussion and Ambassador Jaarsma and our other distinguished panelists for joining us today. Greetings to those in person and joining online.
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Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks at a Memorial Day Event at Embassy Guatemala City
Mr. Ambassador, distinguished guests, honored veterans, servicemembers, ladies and gentlemen, it is an honor and a pleasure to be here with you on this important occasion.
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Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks at a Public Event Dedicated to the Fate of the Political Prisoners of the Russian Occupation Forces in Crimea
Ambassador Markarova, distinguished panelists, and guests, thank you for this opportunity to speak with you at this important event.
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U/S Uzra Zeya’s Remarks Following the IOM Director General Election in Geneva, Switzerland
Good afternoon. It is my great pleasure to be the first U.S. official to offer my congratulations to the Director General-elect, Amy Pope.
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Keynote Remarks to the Opening Plenary of the Towards a More Safe and Secure World IVLP
Good morning and welcome to Washington, everyone! It is an honor to kick off your three-week program and host you in-person at the Department of State.
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Meeting the Moment: Cities at the Nexus of Climate Change, Migration, and Displacement
I am thrilled to be here with you for this important discussion on cities at the nexus of climate change, migration, and displacement.
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Role of Local Governments in the Reception and Integration of Migrants and Refugees in Cities in the Americas
Good afternoon and welcome to today’s session on the role of local governments in receiving and integrating migrants and refugees in cities in the Americas.
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Promoting an Integrated City-Led Approach to Violence Prevention
Thank you to the City of Denver and Mayor Hancock for hosting the inaugural Cities Summit of the Americas.
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Online Briefing with Uzra Zeya, Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights.
Good afternoon from the State Department’s Brussels Media Hub.
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Peace and Security in Africa: The Impact of Development Policies in the Implementation of the Silencing the Guns Initiative
At the outset, I would like to first thank President Nyusi for chairing today’s important discussion and congratulate him on Mozambique’s successful Security Council presidency.
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Under Secretary Zeya’s Travel to New York City
Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to New York City from March 29-30.
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Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks at the CECC Hearing, “Preserving Tibet: Cultural Erasure, Forced Assimilation, & Coercion of Tibetans in the U.S.”
Good morning. Thank you, Representative Smith, Senator Merkley, and my fellow distinguished commissioners for the opportunity to speak today on this timely and important topic.
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Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks for “No Democracy Without Unions: Labor Movements as Defenders of Democratic Rights”
Good morning and a heartfelt thanks to Thea and her team for having me here.
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Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks at “Imprisoned Without Just Cause: #FreeThemAll” event hosted by the Lithuanian Embassy
It is wonderful to be here among friends and colleagues. A heartfelt thank you to our Lithuanian partners, including Vice Foreign Minister Adomenas and Ambassador Plepyte, for their generous hospitality.
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Secretary Blinken to Release the 2022 Human Rights Report
Secretary Blinken to Release the 2022 Human Rights Report
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Under Secretary Zeya’s Prepared Statement for the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers Meeting
Under Secretary Zeya’s Prepared Statement for the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers Meeting
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Improving Access to Justice in The Gambia Project Launch Event
Improving Access to Justice in The Gambia Project Launch Event
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Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks on Courage to Seek Justice
Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks on Courage to Seek Justice
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Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks for the Women in Foreign Policy Conference Keynote
Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks for the Women in Foreign Policy Conference Keynote
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Secretary Blinken to Release the 2022 Human Rights Report
Secretary Blinken to Release the 2022 Human Rights Report