News from 2023


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


Senior Official for Global Women’s Issues Fotovat Travels to New York

Senior Official for Global Women’s Issues Fotovat Travels to New York


2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Bhutan

Release: Bhutan is a democratic constitutional monarchy with King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck as head of state and Prime Minister Lotay Tshering as head of government. In 2018 the country held its third general elections; approximately 71 percent of eligible voters cast their ballots. International election observers reported the elections were generally free and fair.


Summary of the UK-U.S. Roundtable on Countering Gendered Disinformation at the 67th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women

Summary of the UK-U.S. Roundtable on Countering Gendered Disinformation at the 67th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women


AWE Summit Expands Women’s Entrepreneurship Networks and Fosters Innovation across the Indo-Pacific

AWE Summit Expands Women’s Entrepreneurship Networks and Fosters Innovation across the Indo-Pacific


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


Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks on Courage to Seek Justice

Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks on Courage to Seek Justice


Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Zeya’s Travel to The Gambia and Senegal March 12-14, 2023

Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Zeya’s Travel to The Gambia and Senegal March 12-14, 2023


Improving Access to Justice in The Gambia Project Launch Event

Improving Access to Justice in The Gambia Project Launch Event


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Israeli Ambassador to the United States Herzog

News Release: The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel


2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Uzbekistan

Release: Uzbekistan is a constitutional republic with a political system led by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and his allies. In the October 2021 presidential election, President Mirziyoyev won reelection with 80.2 percent of the total votes. A genuine choice of political alternatives was not available to voters...


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Israeli Ambassador to the United States Herzog

Release: The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel.


FY 2023 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs Supporting Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Thailand, Bangladesh, and India 

Release: FY 2023 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs Supporting Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Thailand, Bangladesh, and India Basic Information Program Description Summary Geographic Regions / Populations.


McCaul Letter Demands Blinken Produce Afghanistan Documents Ahead of March 23 Testimony or Face Subpoena

News Release: Dear Secretary Blinken: On March 3, 2023, I wrote to you regarding the State Department’s ongoing failure to comply with the Committee’s requests for documents and information concerning the Biden Administration’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. For the reasons outlined below, it is essential...


Economic Health Dialogue of the Americas Ministerial in Panama Fosters Preparedness for Future Pandemics in the Western Hemisphere

News Release: On March 20, 2023, Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez hosted the first Economic and Health Dialogue of the Americas (EHA) high-level ministerial meeting in partnership with the Panamanian government. The high-level dialogue of the EHA facilitated ...


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Swiss State Secretary Leu

Release: The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel.


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


Secretary Blinken to Release the 2022 Human Rights Report  

Secretary Blinken to Release the 2022 Human Rights Report  


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


Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks on Courage to Seek Justice

Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks on Courage to Seek Justice