News from 2023
Ambassador Chris Lu, U.S. Representative Grace Meng, and the Asian American Federation to Host Panel on AAPI Community’s Resilience
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Ambassador Chris Lu, U.S. Representative for UN Management and Reform, U.S. Representative Grace Meng (D-NY 6th District), and the Asian American Federation will host a panel discussion titled “Rising Stronger Together: Celebrating Asian Resilience” on Monday, May 22, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Readout of Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting with UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Martin Griffiths
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
The below is attributable to U.S. Mission to the United Nations Spokesperson Nate Evans:
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Ukraine
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Thank you, Madam President, and I thank Mr. Ebo for his detailed briefing.
Readout of Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting with UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
The below is attributable to U.S. Mission to the United Nations Spokesperson Nate Evans:
Remarks by Ambassador Chris Lu at Seton Hall School of Diplomacy and International Relations Graduation Ceremony
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Distinguished faculty, honored guests, and the extraordinary class of 2023, I am deeply honored to be with all of you today.
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a Security Council Briefing on Sudan
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Thank you, Madam President. And let me thank Special Representative Perthes for your sobering briefing.
United States and Ireland to Host Side Event During Protection of Civilians Week on Humanitarian Carveouts for UN Sanctions Regimes
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
The United States and Ireland will hold a side event on Wednesday, May 24 on “Humanitarian Carveouts for UN Sanctions Regimes:
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council High-Level Open Debate on Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Thank you very much, President Berset. And I particularly want to thank Switzerland for making the pressing issue of conflict-induced food security a centerpiece of its presidency.
Remarks at the ECOSOC Operational Activities Segment’s Dialogue with the Secretary-General
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Thank you very much, Mr. President, and Deputy-Secretary-General, we very much appreciated the Secretary-General’s thoughtful reflections this morning. We welcome his report and are grateful for it at this very pivotal moment for the UN Development System.
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a Side Event on The Impact and Implementation of Resolution 2664
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Thank you. Thank you so much. Good morning to everyone. I want to thank you for being here so early this morning.
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a Side Event on The Impact and Implementation of Resolution 2664
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Thank you. Thank you so much. Good morning to everyone. I want to thank you for being here so early this morning.
Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield Announces Nearly $524 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the Horn of Africa
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Representative to the United Nations, announced today nearly $524 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the Horn of Africa drought crisis which has been induced by climate change.
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield Announcing $524 Million in Humanitarian Assistance at a High-level Pledging Event on the Horn of Africa
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
I will try to stay within three minutes, so thank you very much Mr. Bryce-Pease.
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in the Middle East
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Thank you, Madam President. And thank you, Special Coordinator Wennesland, for your informative briefing. Ms. Hary, thank you so much for your presentation today.
Humanitarian Community Celebrates U.S.-, Ireland-led UN Sanctions Carveout
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
UN Security Council Resolution 2664, put forward by the United States and Ireland, establishes a humanitarian carveout across all UN sanctions regimes.
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Briefing on Peace and Security in Africa
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Thank you, Madam President. And thank you to Switzerland for hosting this critical meeting, and we welcome your participation with us here today.
Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on the International Day of UN Peacekeepers
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
As we commemorate the International Day of UN Peacekeepers and the 75th anniversary of UN Peacekeeping, we are grateful to the 90,000 peacekeepers currently serving in 12 UN peacekeeping missions worldwide, as well as to the countries who sent them.
Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on the Release of First-Ever United States National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Today, the United States is releasing the first-ever U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism, which includes over 100 new actions the Administration will take to raise awareness of antisemitism and its threat to American democracy, protect Jewish communities, reverse the normalization of antisemitism, and build cross-community solidarity.
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting Co-Hosted by the United States on Cybersecurity
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Thank you, Minister Xhaçka for co-hosting this Arria with us, as well as Ecuador and Estonia for joining us as co-sponsors.
Readout of Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Visit to Russ & Daughters in New York City to Celebrate Jewish-American Heritage Month
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
The below is attributable to U.S. Mission to the United Nations Spokesperson Nate Evans: