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Together for a Prosperous Community

The mobilization of people and resources to address priority issues consistently emerges as a pressing need in Roma communities.


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Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Press Availability

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: 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, but I am so pleased to be back today.


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U.S. Department of State, Office of International Religious Freedom publishes three press releases or notices in December 2022

There were three press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Office of International Religious Freedom in December 2022.


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29 press releases or notices published in December 2022 by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor

There were 29 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor in December 2022.


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On the Sentencing of Human Rights Defenders Xu and Ding

Release: 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. On April 10, PRC courts sentenced Xu Zhiyong to 14 years and Ding Jiaxi to 12 years in prison for supporting the exercise of internationally recognized...


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DRL Investigative Journalism in Europe

Release: United States Department of State. Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL Investigative Journalism in Europe. This is the announcement of funding opportunity number SFOP0009648. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345. Type of Solicitation:...


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International Roma Day

Release: On behalf of the United States, I extend best wishes to Roma everywhere on this annual commemorative day when we celebrate the rich culture, language, and heritage of Roma globally, including the generations of Romani Americans.


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On Special Representative for International Labor Affairs Rodriguez’s Participation at the 347th Session of the International Labor Organization Governing Body in Geneva, Switzerland

Release: Special Representative for International Labor Affairs Kelly Fay Rodriguez engaged in deliberations at the 347th Session of the International Labor Organization’s (ILO) Governing Body, including delivering U.S. position statements for the U.S. delegation led by the Department of Labor. The U.S. delegation...


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TIP Office Hosts ‘Nefarious Crossroads’ Workshop Series Exploring the Nexus Between Human Trafficking and Corruption

Release: Corruption erodes trust in government and destabilizes communities; it weakens the rule of law, creating an environment permissive of criminal activity. Human traffickers thrive in these environments.


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Joint Statement of the Eighth Meeting of the Japan-U.S. Comprehensive Dialogue on Space

Pursuant to the shared goal of continuing to advance bilateral space cooperation and to further strengthen the Japan-U.S.


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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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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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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).