U.S. Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor
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Designation of Arvan Cloud and Affiliates That Have Aided Internet Censorship in Iran
Today, the United States is announcing additional sanctions in our effort to support the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the Iranian people, including the freedom of expression both online and offline including the freedom to access information via the Internet.
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Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Minkara’s Travel to New York
Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Sara Minkara will travel to New York City June 14, where she will observe the Conference of States Parties (COSP) to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
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World Day Against Child Labor
On World Day Against Child Labor, we highlight the importance of partnership in combatting child labor.
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LGBTQI+ Special Envoy Jessica Stern Travels to Toronto and Ottawa, Receives Award from Rainbow Railroad
On June 6 Jessica Stern, U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons, will travel to Toronto, Canada, for meetings with local community leaders and activists, as well as a fireside chat event for local community and political leaders.
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On the Unrest in Senegal
As a strong friend and partner to Senegal, the United States is troubled and saddened by the violence and damage we have witnessed in many parts of the country.
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On the 34th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square
Tomorrow, we observe the 34th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre.
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On the Detention of Leaders and Staff of Vietnamese Environmental Civil Society Organization CHANGE
The United States is concerned by the detention of leaders and staff of CHANGE, including the ongoing detention of CHANGE’s founder Hoang Thi Minh Hong.
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Deputy Secretary for Management & Resources Richard Verma’s Meeting with Seychellois Foreign Minister Radegonde
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
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Commemorating LGBTQI+ Pride Month
Every June, the United States celebrates Pride Month, marking the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, when police raided a gay bar in New York City and its patrons stood up against discrimination, abuse, and mistreatment.
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On the Enactment of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act
The United States is deeply troubled by Uganda’s passage of the Anti-Homosexuality Act, a law that undermines the human rights, prosperity, and welfare of all Ugandans.
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Undemocratic Actions Ahead of Cambodian Elections
The United States is deeply troubled that Cambodian authorities are preventing the Candlelight Party – the Kingdom’s largest opposition party – from participating in July 2023 national elections.
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Joint Statement on Spain Joining the Global Equality Fund
The text of the following joint statement was issued by the Governments of the United States and Spain on the occasion of Spain joining the Global Equality Fund:
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken at Freedom House 2023 Annual Awards Ceremony
Let me start by thanking my good friend of so many years, Mike Abramowitz, for the honor of joining Freedom House tonight and helping you to celebrate the 2023 Annual Freedom Awards.
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The Attack on AHA Centre Convoy
We are deeply concerned by reports that unknown assailants in Burma shot at an ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management (AHA Centre) convoy under military escort.
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Notice of Funding Opportunity: DRL Media Literacy in Europe
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor
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On World Press Freedom Day, the U.S. Department of State Announces More Than 200 Journalists from Over 100 Countries and Territories to Participate in Flagship Journalism Exchange in 2023
Recognizing the vital role a free press plays in a free and democratic society, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announced today – on World Press Freedom Day
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken with Washington Post Columnist David Ignatius on the State of Press Freedom Worldwide
The only thing better than having the Secretary of State on the screen is having the Secretary of State in person. We’re very happy that Secretary of State Blinken could join us today to celebrate, commemorate World Press Freedom Day.
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Joint Statement on Media Freedom by the United States and the Czech Republic
Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Lipavský, on behalf of the Governments of the United States and the Czech Republic, released the following joint statement.
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Notice of Funding Opportunity: DRL Strengthening Migrant Workers’ Rights in Southeast Asia
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in strengthening labor rights protections for migrant workers in Southeast Asia.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Marshall Zelinger of KUSA-TV 9 News Denver
Secretary of State Antony Blinken, thanks for joining me for this interview.