America and a Changing Middle East

Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey

Deputy Secretary of State William J. Burns

2013-05-06

Thank you, Dan. It’s an honor to be back at Princeton, and back at the Woodrow Wilson School, an institution whose commitment to public service I have long admired. It’s... Read More

Secretary Kerry on the Release of the Human Rights Report

U.S. Department of State - Washington, D.C.

Secretary of State John Kerry

2013-04-19

Read the 2012 Human Rights Reports | Learn more: the Human Rights Reports SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, everybody. Some people asked whether or not we might postpone this today because... Read More

Statement on Pardoning of Former Ukrainian Officials

Vienna, Austria

Deputy Chief of Mission to the United States Mission to the OSCE Permanent Council, Gary Robbins

2013-04-11

AS DELIVERED We point out a statement released by the US government on April 8 regarding the pardoning of former Ukrainian officials. The statement was delivered by National Security Staff... Read More

U.S. Support for Human Rights Defenders

Washington, D.C.

U.S. Department of State

2013-03-08

Download the Guidelines as a PDF. Overview Protecting and supporting human rights defenders is a key priority of U.S. foreign policy. Because human rights defenders seek to hold their governments... Read More

Secretary Kerry at the International Women of Courage Awards

U.S. Department of State - Washington, D.C.

Secretary of State John Kerry; Under Secretary for Political Affairs, Wendy Sherman

2013-03-08

UNDER SECRETARY SHERMAN: Good afternoon, Mrs. Obama, Secretary Kerry, Mrs. Heinz Kerry, Secretary Sebelius, Congresswoman Edwards, Minister Collins of Australia, all of Your Excellencies with us today, distinguished guests, welcome... Read More

OSCE Representative Statement on the Extension of the Mandate on Freedom of the Media

Permanent Council, Vienna

United States Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, Ian Kelly

2013-03-07

In connection with PC.DEC/1074, and under Paragraph IV.1(A)6 of the OSCE Rules of Procedure, the United States wishes to make the following interpretive statement: “The United States disagrees with the... Read More

Fact Sheet: U.S. Government Assistance in Support of Free, Fair, and Peaceful Elections in Kenya

2013-03-01

For 50 years, Kenya has been a stalwart and reliable partner in a strategically important but volatile region. As the economic powerhouse and transport hub of East Africa, Kenya’s stability... Read More

US Mission to the OSCE Statement on Armenian Presidential Elections

Permanent Council, Vienna

Acting Deputy Chief of Mission, Christopher Midura

2013-02-28

The United States congratulates the people of Armenia on their February 18 presidential election. We agree with the OSCE assessment that the election was generally well-administered and characterized by a... Read More

Assistant Secretary Posner's Testimony on Human Rights in Burma

U.S. Congress - Washington, D.C.

Assistant Secretary State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, Michael H. Posner

2013-02-28

AS PREPARED Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing and for the Commission’s sustained concern about Burma over the years. I am particularly grateful to the late Tom Lantos... Read More

Secretary Kerry at Youth Connect: Berlin

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Berlin, Germany

Secretary of State John Kerry

2013-02-26

  MODERATOR: (In progress) – Berlin for a town hall meeting, the first show of Facebook TV here in Germany. This is John Kerry. He is here on stage. That’s... Read More

U.S. Priorities at UN Human Rights Council 22 Opening

Geneva, Switzerland

Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations, Esther Brimmer

2013-02-26

Mr. President, fellow delegates, distinguished guests, It is an honor for me to once again represent the United States before the UN Human Rights Council, to present our first intervention... Read More

Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action More Relevant Today Than Ever

UN Human Rights Council 22nd Session - Geneva, Switzerland

Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs, Paula Schriefer

2013-02-25

Thank you, Mr. President. As the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action underscores, the protection and promotion of universal human rights and fundamental freedoms are, and I quote, “the first... Read More

Ambassador Rice on the Signing of the Peace, Security, and Cooperation Framework for the DRC and the Region

Washington, D.C.

U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Susan E. Rice

2013-02-24

AS DELIVERED The United States welcomes today’s signing of the Peace, Security, and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Region, a significant step toward promoting... Read More

On Internet Freedom at the Closing Plenary of the OSCE Internet 2013 Conference

Vienna, Austria

Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, Daniel Baer

2013-02-15

AS DELIVERED I am pleased to join you in addressing a defining challenge of the 21st century: upholding Internet Freedom. I commend the RFOM for convening this Conference and note... Read More

Ambassador Kelly Statement on Arrests of Activists in Azerbaijan

U.S. Mission to the OSCE - Vienna, Austria

U.S. Representative to the Permanent Council of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, Ambassador Ian Kelly

2013-02-14

Thank You, Mr. Chairman. We have seen reports that two Azerbaijani political activists have been detained and charged in connection with demonstrations on January 23-24 in the town of Ismayilli. ... Read More

Roundtable Discussion with Afghan Press on Democracy and Human Rights

Afghanistan

Assistant Secretary of State for Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, Michael H. Posner

2013-02-07

Assistant Secretary Posner: I am very pleased to be back in Afghanistan. Over the last three days in Kabul and Jalalabad, I have had a series of very informative, productive... Read More

President Obama’s Message to the People of Kenya on the Upcoming Elections

The White House

President Barack Obama

2013-02-05

In a video message, President Barack Obama tells the people of Kenya that the upcoming elections are a historic opportunity for Kenyans to stand together, as a nation, for peace... Read More

President Obama on National Emergency with respect to Côte d’Ivoire

President Barack Obama

2013-02-04

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency, unless, within 90 days... Read More

Global Conference of Locally Elected Women Opening Roundtable: Participation of Women in Local Decision-Making

Paris City Hall - Paris, France

Special Representative for Global Intergovernmental Affairs, Reta Jo Lewis

2013-01-31

Good morning, everyone. Thank you for that kind introduction. It is a pleasure to once again collaborate with Elisabeth Gateau. I would like to express my appreciation to the city... Read More

UPR 15th Session – Intervention for Liechtenstein

U.S. Department of State

2013-01-30

Learn more about the Universal Periodic Review, and see other interventions on the UPR 15th Session page. AS PREPARED The Unites States warmly welcomes H.E. Aurelia Frick and the Liechtenstein... Read More