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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

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


Improving Access to Justice in The Gambia Project Launch Event

Improving Access to Justice in The Gambia Project Launch Event


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


Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks on Courage to Seek Justice

Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks on Courage to Seek Justice


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


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


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


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.


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

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


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



$331 Million in New Humanitarian Assistance for Ethiopia

$331 Million in New Humanitarian Assistance for Ethiopia


Risch, Wicker, McCaul, Rogers Urge Biden to Send DPICM to Ukraine

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, along with U.S. Representatives Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Mike ...


Additional U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine

Release: This week, as Russia’s unconscionable war of aggression against Ukraine continues at great human cost, we are again reminded of the boundless courage and steadfast resolve of the Ukrainian people, and the strong support for Ukraine across the international community.


2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Kyrgyz Republic

Release: The Kyrgyz Republic has a presidential system of government, adopted in 2021. President Sadyr Japarov was elected in January 2021 through elections considered by international observers to be generally free and fair.


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...


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Swiss State Secretary Leu

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


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Azerbaijani President Aliyev

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


McCaul, Rogers, Risch, Wicker Urge Biden to Send DPICM to Ukraine

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL), along with Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) and Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee...