U.S. Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor
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Private Sector Commitments to Advance Democracy
In the run-up to the Summit for Democracy, the U.S. government issued a Call to Advance Democracy.
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Summit for Democracy Commitment on Beneficial Ownership and Misuse of Legal Persons
We, the governments and authorities of the democracies identified below, concerned that corruption undermines democratic institutions, the rule of law, effective governance, public trust, stability, economic prosperity for all, and business growth and innovation, reaffirm our determination to safeguard our communities from corruption in all of its forms.
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In Defense of Democracy – Citizens Summit on Democracy
Good afternoon, everyone. It is a pleasure to be back in Zambia and here with you all today.
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Supporting Human Rights Defenders: U.S. Department of State’s and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Top Achievements during the Summit for Democracy’s Year of Action
Following the first Summit for Democracy in December 2021, the United States engaged in a series of efforts to expand support for human rights defenders (HRDs) worldwide.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken at “The Status of Women is the Status of Democracy” Event
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to the State Department and welcome to the second Summit for Democracy.
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Summit for Democracy: Democracy Cohort Outcomes
Since 2021, the Summit for Democracy process has focused attention on how governments and non-governmental actors can work together to strengthening democratic institutions and processes, protect human rights, and advance the fight against corruption.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Virtual Panel Session on “A Just and Lasting Peace in Ukraine”
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, everyone.
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2023 Roadmap for the Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse
The Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse (Global Partnership) is a commitment from the first Summit for Democracy, and an action coalition of the Denmark Tech for Democracy initiative.
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The United States Convenes Freedom Online Coalition Member States and Other Stakeholders in Washington, D.C.
On March 27-28, the United States, as the 2023 chair of the Freedom Online Coalition (FOC), convened the Coalition’s 36 member States, Observers, and Advisory Network of external stakeholders for a Strategy and Coordination Meeting in Washington, D.C.
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Belarus Freedom Day
Today, we celebrate, along with Belarusians across the world, Belarus Freedom Day.
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Secretary Blinken’s Participation in the Second Summit for Democracy
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will participate in the second Summit for Democracy on March 28-30, 2023 in Washington, D.C.