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ایالات متحده همراه با جامعۀ بین المللی و همۀ ایرانیان مراتب مخالفت خود را با اظهارات و اقدامات ریاکارانۀ دولت ایران ابراز می دارد و ما ایران را همچنان به رعایت حقوق و آزادی های همۀ کسانی که در ایران زندگی می کنند فرا می خوانیم.
وزارت امور خارجه ایالات متحدهدفتر سخنگو
2011-09-30
Click here for the English version of the Secretary Clinton on Iran’s Continuing Human Rights... Read More
Patrick Merloe on Democratic elections and electoral observation
U.S. Mission to the OSCE, Human Dimension Implementation Meeting, Warsaw, Poland
Patrick Merloe, National Democratic Institute, public member of the U.S. Delegation to the 2011 OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting
2011-09-30
( As prepared for delivery at the OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting, Session 8 ) It has been often stated that elections in and of themselves do not a democracy... Read More
Patrick Merloe on Democratic elections and electoral observation part II
U.S. Mission to the OSCE, Human Dimension Implementation Meeting, Warsaw, Poland
Patrick Merloe, National Democratic Institute, public member of the U.S. Delegation to the 2011 OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting
2011-09-30
(As prepared for delivery at the OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting, Session 9) Democratic elections are not just about how polling is conducted on Election Day. It is possible for... Read More
White House Statement on the Conviction of Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani
We call upon the Iranian authorities to release Pastor Nadarkhani, and demonstrate a commitment to basic, universal human rights, including freedom of religion.
The White House Office of the Press Secretary
2011-09-29
The United States condemns the conviction of Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani. Pastor Nadarkhani has done nothing more than maintain his devout faith, which is a universal right for all people. That... Read More
Deputy Spokesperson Toner on the Sentencing of 20 Medical Professionals in Bahrain
We continue to urge the Bahraini Government to abide by its commitment to transparent judicial proceedings.
U.S. Department of State Deputy Spokesperson Mark C. Toner
2011-09-29
We are deeply disturbed by the sentencing today of 20 medical professionals by the National Safety Court in Bahrain. We understand that the cases can be appealed and transferred to... Read More
Secretary Clinton's Remarks With Nigerian Foreign Minister Olugbenga Ashiru After Their Meeting
Before addressing the discussion with Foreign Minister Ashiru, Secretary Clinton remarked on the earlier assault on Ambassador to Syria, Robert Ford.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Nigerian Foreign Minister Olugbenga Ashiru
2011-09-29
(Remarks delivered at the Treaty Room at the Department of State) SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon, everyone. I am very pleased to have the foreign minister of Nigeria here, and I... Read More
Kathleen Newland on Freedom of Movement
U.S. Mission to the OSCE, Human Dimension Implementation Meeting, Warsaw, Poland
Kathleen Newland
2011-09-29
(As prepared for delivery at the OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting, Session 6) Under the Helsinki Final Act and the 1990 Copenhagen Document participating States commit “to fully respect the... Read More
Kathleen Newland on Freedom of Movement part II
U.S. Mission to the OSCE, Human Dimension Implementation Meeting, Warsaw, Poland
Kathleen Newland
2011-09-29
(As prepared for delivery at the OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting, Session 7) Freedom of movement, broadly speaking, is grounded in a number of specific international commitments. Before saying a... Read More
Secretrary Clinton's Interview With Sharif Amer of Al-Hayat TV
Discussing the transition in Egypt.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
2011-09-29
QUESTION: Madam Secretary, we’re really pleased to have you here and honored to have you on our show, Al-Hayat Al-Youm, and it’s exciting times in Washington, it’s exciting times even... Read More
Nelson Mandela and the Transformative Power of Tolerance and Reconciliation
U.S. Mission to the United Nations Human Rights Council, Geneva, Switzerland
Amira Fouad
2011-09-28
Statement by the Delegation of the United States of America during a Panel on Mandela / Tolerance and Reconciliation Thank you, Mr. President, and thank you to the excellent and... Read More
Spokesperson Nuland: Call for Peaceful Demonstrations in Guinea
The United States encourages all political players in Guinea to engage in dialogue and act responsibly in order to reconcile differences.
U.S. Department of State Spokesperson Victoria Nuland
2011-09-28
The United States calls on those who will gather to commemorate the second anniversary of the tragic 2009 pro-democracy demonstration in Conakry Stadium to do so peacefully, as violence undermines... Read More
Undersectretary Otero's Remarks at the International Right to Know Day Celebration
American University, Washington College of Law
Undersecretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs Maria Otero
2011-09-28
Good afternoon. It’s a pleasure to be here with you all for the celebration of International Right to Know Day. As you have heard, I am Maria Otero, the U.S.... Read More
Secertary Clinton's Remarks With Egyptian Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr After Their Meeting
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton with Egyptian Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr
2011-09-28
SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon, everyone. It is a great pleasure to welcome the foreign minister here to the State Department for our first official bilateral meeting. We’ve spoken on the... Read More
Ambassador Johnson on Rule of Law: Legislative transparency, Independence of the judiciary, Right to a fair trial
U.S. Mission to the OSCE, Human Dimension Implementation Meeting, Warsaw, Poland
Ambassador David Johnson
2011-09-28
(As prepared for delivery at the OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting, Session 4) The rule of law underpins all of our human dimension commitments. Today, we will focus on certain... Read More
Ambassador Efird on the Rule of Law, part II: Capital Punishment;Prevention of Torture; and Protection of Human Rights while Countering Terrorism
U.S. Mission to the OSCE, Human Dimension Implementation Meeting, Warsaw, Poland
Ambassador Cynthia Efird
2011-09-28
(As prepared for delivery at the OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting, Session 5) The prohibition against torture is a fundamental precept of international law and a core OSCE commitment to... Read More
U.S. Statement on the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action
U.S. Mission to the United Nations Human Rights Council, Geneva, Switzerland
Emily Narkis
2011-09-27
Thank you, Madame President. The United States is profoundly committed to ending racism and racial discrimination. We remain fully and firmly committed to upholding the human rights of all people... Read More
Efforts to Combat Racism Must also Preserve Robust Freedom of Expression
U.S. Mission to the United Nations Human Rights Council, Geneva, Switzerland
Amira Fouad
2011-09-27
Remarks delivered under Item 9: Clustered Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Racism, and the Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent Thank you... Read More
Ambassador Kelly's Opening Remarks to the OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting
United States Mission to the OSCE, remarks delivered in Warsaw, Poland
Ambassador Ian Kelly
2011-09-27
(As prepared for delivery at the OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting) Thank you, Mr. Moderator. It is an honor and a pleasure to come to Warsaw for the annual Human... Read More
Deputy Secretary Burns: Is There a Future for the U.S.-India Partnership?
Brookings Institution, Washington, D.C.
Deputy Secretary of State William J. Burns
2011-09-27
Thank you, Strobe, for that kind introduction. I’m delighted to be back at Brookings for this important conference. And I’m especially delighted to be here with India’s new Ambassador to... Read More
Ambassador at Large Johnson Cook on Freedom of Thought, Conscience, Religion or Belief
U.S. Mission to the OSCE, Human Dimension Implementation Meeting, Warsaw, Poland
Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Suzan Johnson Cook
2011-09-27
(As prepared for delivery at the OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting, Session 2) As President Obama has affirmed, “The United States stands with those who advocate for free religious expression... Read More


