U.S. Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor
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Kyrgyz Court Decision to Revoke RFE/RL Azattyk License
The United States is deeply concerned by a Kyrgyz court’s decision to terminate, as a media outlet, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s local outlet Azattyk, a trusted and reliable source of independent information for over 25 years.
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Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Minkara’s Travel to Greece
Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Sara Minkara traveled to Greece on April 24-28 to participate in the Delphi Economic Forum where she spoke about the importance of inclusive education, healthcare, and disability rights in the context of the climate crisis.
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Designation of Sri Lankan Governor Due to Involvement in a Gross Violation of Human Rights
The United States is designating Wasantha Karannagoda, Governor of North Western Province in Sri Lanka, pursuant to Section 7031(c) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2023, due to his involvement in a gross violation of human rights during his tenure as a Naval Commander.
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U.S.-EU Consultations Reinforce Strong Commitment to Human Rights
Today in Brussels, Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Erin Barclay and EU Special Representative for Human Rights Eamon Gilmore co-chaired the 2023 U.S.-EU Human Rights Consultations.
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Acting Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Barclay’s Travel to Belgium
Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Erin Barclay will travel to Belgium on April 23-26, where she will lead the U.S. delegation to the 2023 U.S.-EU Human Rights Consultations.
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Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Lu’s Travel to the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan
Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu will travel to the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan on April 22-27.
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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk
The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel:
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Press Availability
Good afternoon, everyone. So I have been long been looking forward to returning to Vietnam and making my first visit here as Secretary of State. I was here as deputy secretary in 2015 and 2016,
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On the Sentencing of Human Rights Defenders Xu and Ding
The United States condemns the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) unjust detention and sentencing of human rights defenders Xu Zhiyong and Ding Jiaxi.
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DRL Local Democracy and Human Rights Initiative
The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations interested in submitting Statements of Interest (SOI) for locally led programs that support DRL’s goal to protect and promote respect for internationally recognized human rights and advance democracy in the Western Hemisphere.
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One-Year Anniversary of the Yemen Truce’s Commencement
Today marks one year since the UN-meditated truce in Yemen began and initiated the longest period of calm since the war started.
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov
The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel:
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Hong Kong’s Declining Rule of Law
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) continues to erode Hong Kong’s judicial independence and the rule of law.
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Transgender Day of Visibility
On Transgender Day of Visibility, the United States reaffirms that transgender rights are human rights.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken on Advancing Technology for Democracy
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. Well, good afternoon, everyone. Jeanne, thank you so much for the introduction and for helping to move us along today.
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Export Controls and Human Rights Initiative Code of Conduct Released at the Summit for Democracy
The United States continues to put human rights at the center of our foreign policy.
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The Dissolution of Political Parties in Burma
We strongly condemn the Burma military regime-controlled Union Election Commission’s decision to abolish 40 political parties, including the National League for Democracy (NLD).
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DRL Fostering Resilience and Strategic Advocacy in Burma’s Pro-Democracy Movement
This is the announcement of funding opportunity number SFOP0009599
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DRL Promoting Responsive and Inclusive Governance in Burma
This is the announcement of funding opportunity number SFOP0009597
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Declaration of the Summit for Democracy
We, the leaders of the Summit for Democracy, reaffirm our shared belief that democracy