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Media Note: U.S. Leads Coalition of Over 40 Countries in Denouncing Wrongful Detention of Wall Street Journal Reporter, Supporting Media Freedom
By State Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
Today, representatives of 46 UN Member States joined a statement led by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Representative to the United Nations, denouncing Russia’s crackdown on freedom of expression, including unjust detentions of journalists.
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at the UN Security Council Stakeout on Russia’s Crackdown on Media Freedom
By State Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
In advance of World Press Freedom Day next month, we express our solidarity and admiration for the journalists and media workers around the world who often risk their lives to inform us all.
Joint Statement Delivered by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at the UN Security Council Stakeout on Russia’s Crackdown on Media Freedom
By State Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
In advance of World Press Freedom Day next month, we express our solidarity and admiration for the journalists and media workers around the world who often risk their lives to inform us all.
Media Note: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield to Lead U.S. Delegation to the UN Financing for Development Forum
By State Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Representative to the United Nations, will lead the U.S. delegation to the 2023 Financing for Development Forum (FfD), to be held April 17-20, 2023, at United Nations Headquarters in New York.
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a Day of Remembrance Event with the Museum of Jewish Heritage
By State Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
Good afternoon. My name is Linda Thomas-Greenfield. I am the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, and I am honored to be here among all of you today, particularly with the survivors and their descendants.
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at the Inaugural Minority-Serving Institutions Conference
By State Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
Thank you, Kayla, for that kind introduction and for all you did to make today possible.
Media Note: Interior Secretary Haaland and Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield to lead U.S. Delegation to the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
By State Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
The United States Mission to the United Nations today announced the U.S. delegation to the 22nd Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, to be held April 17-28 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
Statement April 2023 Resumed Session of the Sixth Committee ILC’s Draft Articles on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Humanity
By State Newswire Report | Apr 30, 2023
The United States welcomes the opportunity to address the provisions of the Draft Articles relating to safeguards.
Risch, Coons, Booker, Scott Introduce Resolution Condemning Eswatini’s Human Rights Record
By State Newswire | Apr 29, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chris Coons (D-Del.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) introduced a resolution yesterday that condemns the human rights record of the government of Eswatini and the killing of Eswatini ...
State Department discusses Notice of Determinations; Culturally Significant Objects Being Imported for Exhibition-Determinations: “Edvard Munch: Trembling Earth” Exhibition on April 27
By State Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
The US State Department published a one page notice on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
International Traffic in Arms Regulations: U.S. Munitions List Targeted Revisions discussed on April 27 by State Department
By State Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
The US State Department published a four page rule on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
DOS-JPN offers new grant application process starting April 28
By State Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
Building Indo Pacific Cyber Security Allied with eSports grant opened on April 28.
McCaul, Meeks, Kim, Bera Statement on President Yoon’s Visit to Washington
By State Newswire | Apr 27, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C.- House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific Chairwoman Young Kim (R-CA) and Ranking Member Ami Bera (D-CA) issued the following statement welcoming Republic of Korea (ROK) President Yoon Suk Yeol to Washington.
Hydropower Opportunities in Greenland
By State Newswire | Apr 27, 2023
Release: Topic: Hydropower Opportunities in Greenland. Host: U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark Alan Leventhal. Date/time: Wednesday, April 26 at 11 a.m. EDT. Description: Join U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark Alan Leventhal and Greenlandic Minister for Agriculture, Self-Sufficiency, Energy...
Chairman McCaul Statement at Today’s Committee Markup of H.R. 1690
By State Newswire | Apr 27, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul gave the following remarks at a full committee markup of H.R. 1690.
Regional Conference of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Ending Human Trafficking 2023
By State Newswire | Apr 27, 2023
Release: Good morning, Excellencies and distinguished participants in this important conference. My name is Cindy Dyer, and as the United States Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, I head the office at the U.S. Department of State that leads the United States’ global engagement to combat human trafficking and supports the coordination of anti-trafficking efforts across the U.S. government.
Risch, Wicker on Announcement of Nuclear Consultative Group
By State Newswire | Apr 27, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement on the administration’s decision to establish a Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG):
McCaul Encourages U.S.-South Korea Cooperation in Quantum Information Science and Technologies
By State Newswire | Apr 27, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement encouraging cooperation between the U.S. and South Korea in quantum information science and technologies.
DOS-SCT offers new grant application process starting April 27
By State Newswire | Apr 27, 2023
Targeted Messaging and Hotline Infrastructure to Apprehend al-Shabaab grant opened on April 27.
Ranking Member Risch Opening Statement at Hearing on FY2024 USAID Budget
By State Newswire | Apr 27, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today gave the following opening remarks at a full committee hearing on the FY2024 United States Agency for International Development (USAID) budget. The witness was The Honorable Samantha Power, administrator of USAID.