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Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the May 31 Satellite Launch by the DPRK
By State Newswire Report | Jun 8, 2023
Thank you, Madam President, and thank you, Under–Secretary–General DiCarlo, for your briefing.
Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on LGBTQI+ Pride Month
By State Newswire Report | Jun 8, 2023
Pride Month is a time to celebrate the progress that we have made so far in securing protections for the human rights of the LGBTQI+ community.
Remarks by Ambassador Robert Wood on the Appointment of Iran as Rapporteur of the UNGA First Committee
By State Newswire Report | Jun 8, 2023
Thank you Mr. Chair, and congratulations on your appointment.
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Briefing on Nuclear Safety and Security at the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant
By State Newswire Report | Jun 8, 2023
Thank you, Mr. President. And thank you, Director-General Grossi, for briefing the Council on this pressing issue. And I’d like to welcome the Permanent Representative of Ukraine to this meeting.
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at the 2nd Session of the UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent
By State Newswire Report | Jun 8, 2023
On behalf of the United States, as Permanent Representative to the United Nations, as a descendant of slaves, as an African American, and a proud member of the African diaspora, I am honored to express our strong support for the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent.
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Political and Humanitarian Situations in Syria
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Thank you very much, Madam President. And thank you, Special Envoy Pedersen and Ms. Mudawi for your informative briefings.
Readout of Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting with IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
The below is attributable to U.S. Mission to the United Nations Spokesperson Nate Evans:
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Interview with Sherwin Bryce-Pease of SABC
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, welcome back to SABC News.
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Interview with Hayde Adams of VOA’s Straight Talk Africa
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
You announced in recent days, around $524 million in drought aid for the Horn of Africa. U.S. aid to the region for 2023 now stands at around $1.4 billion. Ma’am, is that enough?
Remarks by EPA Administrator Michael Regan at the UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
I bring you greetings from the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and I’m humbled and truly honored for the opportunity to stand before you all today.
Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield to lead U.S. Delegation to the 2nd Session of the UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent
By State Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
The United States Mission to the United Nations today announced the U.S. delegation to the 2nd Session of the UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent (PFPAD), to be held May 30 to June 2 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.