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LGBTQI+ Special Envoy Stern’s Travel to Geneva
By State Newswire | Jun 21, 2023
Release: Jessica Stern, U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex (LGBTQI)+ Persons, will attend the 53rd Human Rights Council (HRC) session in Geneva, Switzerland from June 20 to June 23. On June 21, SE Stern will deliver the intervention on behalf...
The United States and United Kingdom: A Historic Friendship and Enduring Alliance
By State Newswire | Jun 20, 2023
Release: “Prime Minister Churchill and Roosevelt met here a little over 70 years ago, and they asserted that the strength of the partnership between Great Britain and the United States was the strength of the free world. I still think there’s truth to that assertion."
The Malian Transition Government’s Withdrawal of Consent for MINUSMA
By State Newswire | Jun 20, 2023
Release: The United States regrets the transition government of Mali’s decision to revoke its consent for MINUSMA. We are concerned about the effects this decision will have on the security and humanitarian crises impacting the Malian people. We will continue to work with our partners in West Africa to help them...
Designation of Arvan Cloud and Affiliates That Have Aided Internet Censorship in Iran
By State Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
Today, the United States is announcing additional sanctions in our effort to support the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the Iranian people, including the freedom of expression both online and offline including the freedom to access information via the Internet.
Fiscal Year 2024 Western Hemisphere Budget Request
By State Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
Remarks of Marcela Escobari, Assistant Administrator for Latin America and the Caribbean, Before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere
FY 2024 Budget Request For The Middle East And North Africa
By State Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
The past year has been marked by severe and increasing pressures on the countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Shortages in wheat supplies caused by Putin’s continued war on Ukraine worsened already tenuous food security across the region, which also saw poor domestic harvests due to severe droughts and water shortages.
Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Minkara’s Travel to New York
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Sara Minkara will travel to New York City June 14, where she will observe the Conference of States Parties (COSP) to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
World Day Against Child Labor
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
On World Day Against Child Labor, we highlight the importance of partnership in combatting child labor.
LGBTQI+ Special Envoy Jessica Stern Travels to Toronto and Ottawa, Receives Award from Rainbow Railroad
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
On June 6 Jessica Stern, U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons, will travel to Toronto, Canada, for meetings with local community leaders and activists, as well as a fireside chat event for local community and political leaders.
On the Unrest in Senegal
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
As a strong friend and partner to Senegal, the United States is troubled and saddened by the violence and damage we have witnessed in many parts of the country.
On the 34th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
Tomorrow, we observe the 34th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre.
On the Detention of Leaders and Staff of Vietnamese Environmental Civil Society Organization CHANGE
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
The United States is concerned by the detention of leaders and staff of CHANGE, including the ongoing detention of CHANGE’s founder Hoang Thi Minh Hong.
Deputy Secretary for Management & Resources Richard Verma’s Meeting with Seychellois Foreign Minister Radegonde
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Commemorating LGBTQI+ Pride Month
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
Every June, the United States celebrates Pride Month, marking the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, when police raided a gay bar in New York City and its patrons stood up against discrimination, abuse, and mistreatment.
On the Enactment of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
The United States is deeply troubled by Uganda’s passage of the Anti-Homosexuality Act, a law that undermines the human rights, prosperity, and welfare of all Ugandans.
Undemocratic Actions Ahead of Cambodian Elections
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
The United States is deeply troubled that Cambodian authorities are preventing the Candlelight Party – the Kingdom’s largest opposition party – from participating in July 2023 national elections.
Public Launch of Sudan Conflict Observatory Monitoring Platform
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
As the United States and our partners continue intense diplomatic efforts to end the fighting in Sudan, facilitate humanitarian assistance, and support the aspirations of the Sudanese people for a civilian government, we are monitoring the activities of the warring parties.
Under Secretary Uzra Zeya’s Opening Remarks at RightsCon 2023 Event “Promoting a Positive Vision for the Internet and Digital Technologies through the Freedom Online Coalition”
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
Buenos días a todas y todos! On behalf of the United States Government and as the Chair of the Freedom Online Coalition or F-O-C, I want to thank Access Now for the invitation to hold this important discussion and Ambassador Jaarsma and our other distinguished panelists for joining us today. Greetings to those in person and joining online.
Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks at a Memorial Day Event at Embassy Guatemala City
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
Mr. Ambassador, distinguished guests, honored veterans, servicemembers, ladies and gentlemen, it is an honor and a pleasure to be here with you on this important occasion.
Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Dr. Geeta Gupta's Remarks at the Fifth Annual Capital Level Meeting of the Women, Peace and Security Focal Points Network Ministerial Lunch
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
Ministers, Ambassadors, distinguished guests, thank you so much for joining us today, and throughout this week, in this capital meeting as part of our co-chairship of the Women, Peace and Security Focal Points Network with Romania.