Civil Society: Supporting Democracy in the 21st Century
Citizens must be free to come together, to advocate and agitate, to remind those entrusted with governance that they derive their authority from the governed.
Remarks by the President in State of the Union Address
We will advocate for those values that have served our own country so well. We will stand against violence and intimidation. We will stand for the rights and dignity of all human beings –- men and women; Christians, Muslims and Jews. We will support policies that lead to strong and stable democracies and open markets, because tyranny is no match for liberty.
Statement by the Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues Maria Otero
As United States Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues, I am gravely concerned by reports of violence and continuing heightened tensions in Tibetan areas of China, including reports of security forces in Sichuan province opening fire on protesters, killing some and injuring others.
Teaching Respect for All Launches Platforms for Building Respectful Communities
Teaching Respect for All is about providing that support. UNESCO is building a comprehensive curriculum for teachers and will offer online platforms for both educators and students to talk about building respectful communities.
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