Human Integrity
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
Remarks at the Community of Democracies Ministerial
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Deputy Secretary of State William J. Burns
2013-04-29
Good Morning. President Elbegdorj, Foreign Minister Bold -- thank you for hosting this ministerial and for your superb leadership of the Community of Democracies. I also want to thank the... Read More
Secretary Kerry Announces Doubling of U.S. Non-lethal Assistance to the Syrian Opposition and New Humanitarian Aid for the Syrian Crisis
Washington, D.C.
Office of the Spokesperson - U.S. Department of State
2013-04-20
Up-to-date information on the situation in Syria including maps and figures. بيان حقائق لوزارة الخارجية بشأن مضاعفة المساعدات الأميركية للمعارضة السورية Read the Arabic translation. Following his meetings with Syrian... 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
A Sustained Commitment to Human Rights
DipNote, U.S. Department of State Offical Blog
Acting Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, Uzra Zeya
2013-04-19
Read the 2012 Human Rights Reports | Learn more: the Human Rights Reports Uzra Zeya serves as Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. Some 15... Read More
Ambassador Kelly on Inspections of NGOs in the Russian Federation
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
2013-04-11
AS DELIVERED The United States is deeply concerned by indications that Russian authorities continue to take actions that restrict space for civil society. Law enforcement, tax offices, and other regulatory... Read More
Ambassador Kelly on Celebrating International Roma Day
U.S. Mission to the OSCE - Vienna, Austria
U.S. Representative to the United States Mission to the OSCE Permanent Council, Ambassador Ian Kelly
2013-04-11
AS DELIVERED Across Europe and the United States, events and celebrations on Monday, April 8th commemorated International Roma Day. Secretary Kerry reaffirmed the continuing commitment of the United States to... Read More
U.S. Gravely Concerned About Reports of Crimes Against Vulnerable Migrants and Refugees
Human Rights Council 22nd Session - Geneva, Switzerland
Delegation of the United States of America
2013-03-19
Item 8: General Statement AS DELIVERED Mr. President, The United States is concerned about the vulnerability of migrants, including women, children and migrants in crisis situations. We call upon countries... Read More
International Women’s Day
Office of the Spokesperson - U.S. Department of State
Secretary of State John Kerry
2013-03-08
On March 8, the United States joins people around the globe in honoring women and celebrating their contributions toward building a more peaceful, just, and prosperous world. The State Department,... 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
Fact Sheet: Advancing the Status of Women and Girls Around the World
Office of the Spokesperson
U.S. Department of State
2013-03-08
No country can get ahead if it leaves half of its people behind. This is why the United States believes gender equality is critical to our shared goals of prosperity,... 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
Ambassador Rice at the Commission on the Status of Women
U.S. Mission to the United Nations - New York, NY
U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Susan E. Rice
2013-03-06
AS PREPARED Thank you, Madame Chair. On behalf of the United States, let me thank you for this opportunity to stand firmly in support of the safety and dignity of... Read More
U.S. Statement on Somalia Rape Case Appeals Court Verdict
Office of the Spokesperson - U.S. Department of State
Acting Deputy Spokesperson, Patrick Ventrell
2013-03-04
The United States welcomes the Mogadishu appeals court’s March 3 decision to overturn the conviction of a 27-year-old alleged rape survivor but is profoundly disappointed by the same court’s decision... 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
Fact Sheet: The Syria Justice & Accountability Center
U.S. Department of State - Washington, D.C.
Office of the Spokesperson
2013-02-20
• The Syria Justice and Accountability Center (SJAC) is an independent entity that focuses on: 1) Collection and analysis of documentation related to ongoing violations of human rights and international... Read More
Secretary Kerry on Investing in a Strong Foreign Policy
University of Virginia - Charlottesville, VA
Secretary of State John Kerry
2013-02-20
Thank you. Thank you very, very much. Thank you. Good morning. Thank you for an extraordinarily warm welcome, Charlottesville. I am really honored to be here. Senator Tim Kaine, thank... Read More
