U.S. Policy and Response to Recent Humanitarian Crisis in Africa

Ethiopian Community Development Council (ECDC) Africa Conference - Arlington, VA

Assistant Secretary of State for Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, Anne C. Richard

2013-05-16

Thank you for that kind introduction, and for having me here today. And thank you for your decades of service to refugees in this country and around the world. There... Read More

Remarks on World Press Freedom Day

Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights & Labor, Uzra Zeya

2013-04-26

2013 Free the Press Campaign: The Shrinking Space for Media Worldwide AS PREPARED Thank you, Tara and Elisa. I’m glad to join you all today, to discuss threats to freedom... 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

Fact Sheet: The Obama Administration’s Comprehensive Efforts to Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women and Girls Worldwide

The White House - Washington, D.C.

Office of the Press Secretary

2013-04-19

“When women succeed, nations are more safe, more secure, and more prosperous.  Over the last year, we’ve seen women and girls inspiring communities and entire countries to stand up for... Read More

Women's Forum: Women's Role In A Changing Ukraine's Future

Radisson Blu Hotel - Kyiv, Ukraine

Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, Tara Sonenshine

2013-04-12

View Embassy Kyiv's photos of Undersecretary Sonenshine's visit to Ukraine. Thank you, Ambassador Tefft. Hello everyone. I want to welcome all of you to this forum. And let me extend... 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

Women in the Arab World - Do They Matter?

Brookings Institute, Washington D.C.

Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, Tara Shonenshine

2013-04-04

Thank you, Tamara, for hosting me here at Brookings. I have had the privilege of working with you in so many incarnations and I must say you remain a terrific... Read More

Securing Human Rights Online: Internet Freedom Fellows Program

DipNote Blog – U.S. Department of State

Public Affairs Officer at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations in Geneva, David Kennedy

2013-03-29

At the front lines of the fight for freedom of expression and peaceful assembly are human rights defenders, who often depend on the internet to communicate with fellow activists and... Read More

The Role of Public Diplomacy in Countering Violent Extremism

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

Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, Tara Sonenshine

2013-03-27

Thank you, Bill – and thank you to all the students, scholars, and CVE and CT practitioners here today. It’s a pleasure to address you at START, which is doing... Read More

A Courageous Cuban Blogger

DipNote Blog – U.S. Department of State

Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, Tara Sonenshine

2013-03-22

Almost every day, I have the opportunity to meet women who refuse to let restrictive environments hinder their determination to demand the same rights, opportunities, and futures as any person. ... 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

Ambassador Rice on the 57th Session of 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, Susan E. Rice

2013-03-17

AS DELIVERED I enthusiastically welcome the adoption of strong Agreed Conclusions at the 57th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women. This year’s Commission focused on the global... Read More

U.S. Mission to the UN: Explanation of Position on the Agreed Conclusions of the 57thSession of the Commission on the Status of Women

United States Deputy Representative to ECOSOC, Teri Robl

2013-03-15

Madame Chair, The United States welcomes today's adoption of the Agreed Conclusions on the theme of the elimination of violence against women and girls. This agreement is a testament to... 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

2013 International Women of Courage Award Winners

Office of Global Women's Issues

2013-03-08

Malalai Bahaduri First Sergeant, Afghan National Interdiction Unit (NIU), Senior Instructor Afghanistan First Sergeant Malalai Bahaduri’s story is one of hope and perseverance that began in the mid-1960’s. At the... Read More

President Obama on International Women’s Day

The White House, Washington D.C.

President Barack Obama

2013-03-08

On International Women’s Day we celebrate the many milestones on the road to gender equality, and recommit ourselves to fight for the rights and opportunities of women and girls around... 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

Shoulder to Shoulder: Delivering Real Results for Women and Girls

U.S. AID

Deputy Administrator, Don Steinberg

2013-03-08

Working to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment, around the world can be a challenge. There are difficult days when you wonder if your efforts are having a real impact... Read More