Spokesperson Nuland on the Ongoing Political Situation in Yemen

We will continue to work with the GCC and others in the international community to support the Yemeni people's aspirations.

U.S. Department of State Spokesperson Victoria Nuland

2011-09-26

The United States takes note of the Gulf Cooperation Council's (GCC) September 23 statement and joins it in expressing deep concern about the current situation in Yemen. We again express... Read More

Deputy Assistant Secretary Melia on Freedom of expression, free media and information

U.S. Mission to the OSCE, Human Dimension Implementation Meeting, Warsaw, Poland

Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor, Thomas O. Melia

2011-09-26

(As prepared for delivery at the OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting, Session 1) Freedom of expression, including freedom of the press, and the ability of citizens to access and share... Read More

Statement from National Security Council Spokesman Tommy Vietor on Saudi Arabia's Announced Reforms

The White House Office of the Press Secretary

2011-09-25

We welcome Saudi King Abdullah’s announcement today that women will serve as full members of the Shura Council in the next session, and will have the right to participate in... Read More

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Issues in South and Central Asia

Mapping Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in South and Central Asia.

HumanRights.gov Staff with DevelopmentSeed

2011-09-23

For more information on the human rights situation in countries around the world, check out the human rights reports. To create your own maps, or to find out more about... Read More

Anti-Semitism in Europe

Mapping Anti-Semitism in Europe

HumanRights.gov Staff with DevelopmentSeed

2011-09-23

For more information on the human rights situation in countries around the world, check out the human rights reports. To create your own maps, or to find out more about... Read More

Internet Freedom in the Middle East and North Africa

Mapping Internet Freedom in the Middle East and North Africa

HumanRights.gov Staff with DevelopmentSeed

2011-09-23

For more information on the human rights situation in countries around the world, check out the human rights reports. To create your own maps, or to find out more about... Read More

The U.S. and Tunisian governments sign the Joint Political and Economic Partnership (JPEP)

New York, NY

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

2011-09-23

On September 22nd, on the margins of the 66th United Nations General Assembly in New York, the U.S. and Tunisian governments signed the Joint Political and Economic Partnership (JPEP). As... Read More

Remarks by Secretary Clinton at a UN High-Level Meeting on Somalia

New York, NY

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2011-09-23

Thank you very much, Secretary General. Thanks also to African Union Chairman Ping and to Prime Minister Abdullahi for your remarks. And to all of our colleagues, I have to... Read More

Statement by President Obama on Zambia’s Elections

I hope that all Zambians will find common ground as you address the challenges and seize the opportunities facing your country and our world.

The White House Office of the Press Secretary

2011-09-23

On behalf of the American people, I congratulate the people of Zambia on the historic September 20 presidential, parliamentary, and local elections, and I commend you for building on your... Read More

FY 2012 Funding Opportunity Announcement for Cultural Orientation Technical Assistance Program

A linkage between overseas cultural orientation programs for refugees approved for admission to the United States and reception and placement activities conducted upon their arrival.

Funding Opportunity Announcement, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration

2011-09-22

Funding Opportunity Number: PRM-A-12-CA-DOM-092111 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.510 - U.S. Reception and Placement Program Announcement issuance date: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Proposal submission deadline: Monday, November... Read More

Secretary Clinton's Remarks With Tunisian Foreign Minister Mouldi Kefi At Signing Ceremony

Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York, NY

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Tunisian Foreign Minister Mouldi Kefi

2011-09-22

SECRETARY CLINTON: I wanted to just say a very few words about how important this is to the United States. In the last year, the people of Tunisia have stood... Read More

The 10th Anniversary of the Durban Conference

Since its inception in 2001, the Durban process has included ugly displays of intolerance and anti-Semitism.

The White House Office of the Press Secretary

2011-09-22

Several months ago, the United States announced that we would not participate in the 10-year commemoration of the 2001 Durban Conference. Consistent with that decision, we are not attending today’s... Read More

Undersecretary Otero's Opening Remarks to the Power of Open Conference

The Power of Open Conference, New York, NY

Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs Maria Otero

2011-09-22

Good morning. Thank you Alfred, for your generous hospitality today as we celebrate this momentous occasion: the formal launch of the Open Government Partnership. It's wonderful to be here. I... Read More

Joint Statement on the U.S.-Tunisia Joint Political and Economic Partnership

The following joint statement was issued by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Tunisian Foreign Minister Mohammed Mouldi Kefi in New York

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Tunisian Foreign Minister Mouldi Kefi

2011-09-22

Preamble Though our bilateral friendship has existed for over 200 years, the events of December 2010 - January 2011 leading to the Tunisian Revolution have given the relationship between the... Read More

Remarks by President Obama in Address to the United Nations General Assembly

United Nations, New York, NY

President Barack Obama

2011-09-21

PRESIDENT OBAMA: Mr. President, Mr. Secretary General, fellow delegates, ladies and gentlemen: It is a great honor for me to be here today. I would like to talk to you... Read More

2011 Hours Against Hate

Stand Up and Speak Out!

Special Representative to Muslim Communities Farah Pandith, and Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Hannah Rosenthal

2011-09-21

Stand Up and Speak Out. Hate is Hate, No Matter Who the Target Is. 2011 Hours Against Hate is a campaign to stop bigotry and promote respect across lines of... Read More

FACT SHEET: The Open Government Partnership

Promoting transparency, fighting corruption, energizing civil society and leveraging new technologies.

The White House Office of the Press Secretary

2011-09-21

“In all parts of the world, we see the promise of innovation to make government more open and accountable. And now, we must build on that progress. And when we... Read More

Internet Freedom in North Africa and the Middle East

Mapping Internet Freedom in North Africa and the Middle East

HumanRights.gov Staff with DevelopmentSeed

2011-09-21

For more information on the human rights situation in countries around the world, check out the human rights reports. To create your own maps, or to find out more about... Read More

The U.S. Commitment to Breaking down Barriers to Women's Economic and Political Participation

Breaking down economic and political barriers that stand in the way of women and girls.

The White House Office of the Press Secretary

2011-09-21

"This week, the United States signed a new Declaration on Women’s Participation. Next year, we should each announce the steps we are taking to break down economic and political barriers... Read More

FACT SHEET: Advancing U.S. Interests at the United Nations

A new era of engagement.

The White House Office of the Press Secretary

2011-09-20

The Obama Administration has dramatically changed America’s course at the United Nations to advance our interests and values and help forge a more secure and prosperous world. We have repaired... Read More