Ambassador Kelly's Welcome Statement Regarding the Internet 2013 Conference

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

2013-02-07

The United States is looking forward to the Internet 2013 conference being hosted by OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatovic from February 13-15. We commend Representative Mijatovic... Read More

Roundtable Discussion Promoting Human Rights and a Sustainable Democracy in Afghanistan

Afghanistan

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

2013-02-06

AS DELIVERED 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 meetings... Read More

U.S. Humanitarian Response to the Crisis in Syria

Washington, D.C.

Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, Anne C. Richard and USAID Assistant Administrator for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance Nancy Lindborg

2013-02-06

Up-to-date information on the situation in Syria including maps and figures. Via Teleconference MR. VENTRELL: Good morning, everyone, and thanks for joining the call. As you know, President Obama just... Read More

Spokesperson Nuland on the Somali Rape Case Verdict

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

State Department Spokesperson Victoria Nuland

2013-02-05

We are deeply concerned by a Mogadishu court’s decision to convict and sentence to one year in prison a 27-year-old alleged rape victim and the journalist who interviewed her. We... Read More

Remarks at the International Holocaust Remembrance Day Program

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

Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, Maria Otero

2013-02-05

Thank you, Mike, for that kind introduction. Good morning and welcome. It is an honor to be with you here today. I would like to acknowledge some of our special... 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

Fact Sheet #8: Syria - Complex Emergency

2013-02-01

HIGHLIGHTS HUMANITARIAN FUNDING The USG announces $155 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the Syria response. To Syria Humanitarian Response in FY12 and FY13* International donors pledge $1.5 billion in... Read More

President Obama Signs Memorandum Institutionalizing the Office of Global Women’s Issues

DipNote Blog - U.S. Department of State

Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues, Melanne Verveer

2013-02-01

Melanne Verveer serves as Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues. I am happy to share some very good news. On Wednesday, President Obama signed a Presidential Memorandum ("the Memorandum") that will... Read More

Secretary Clinton on American Leadership at the Council on Foreign Relations

Washington, D.C.

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2013-01-31

SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you, Richard, for that introduction and for everything you’ve done to lead this very valuable institution. I also want to thank the board of the Council on Foreign... 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

UPR 15th Session - Intervention for Serbia

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 United States warmly welcomes H.E. Gordana Stamenic, State Secretary, Ministry... Read More

Presidential Memorandum on Coordination of Policies and Programs to Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women and Girls Globally

The White House

Office of the Press Secretary

2013-01-30

MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES Promoting gender equality and advancing the status of all women and girls around the world remains one of the greatest unmet... Read More

Secretary Clinton's Global Town Hall - January 29, 2013

2013-01-29

MS. SALES: Hello. I’m Leigh Sales from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Welcome to this town hall-style event with the U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who has her last day... Read More

Fact Sheet: U.S. Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance in Response to the Syrian Crisis

U.S. Department of State

Office of the Spokesperson

2013-01-29

Up-to-date information on the situation in Syria including maps and figures. Today, President Obama reaffirmed the United States’ continued commitment and support for the Syrian people by announcing an... Read More

Human Rights Council Agreement Protecting the Universal Periodic Review Mechanism

Organizational Meeting of the Human Rights Council - Geneva, Switzerland

Ambassador Eileen Chamberlain Donahoe

2013-01-29

We would like to thank the Human Rights Council President for his hard work and creativity in finding what we hope will be a consensus solution to a very difficult... Read More

President Obama: $155 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the Syrian People

The White House

Office of the Press Secretary

2013-01-29

For nearly two years, the Assad regime has waged a brutal war against the Syrian people—murdering innocent men, women and children, in their homes, in bread lines, and at universities.  ... Read More

Secretary Clinton on the Death of Ambassador Max M. Kampelman

Washington, D.C.

Secretary of State Hilary Rodham Clinton

2013-01-29

On behalf of the men and women of the Department of State, I wish to express our sadness at the passing of Max Kampelman, whose contributions to American diplomacy remain... Read More

International Holocaust Remembrance Day

DipNote Blog - U.S. Department of State

Ambassador Michael G. Kozak

2013-01-29

Ambassador Michael G. Kozak serves as Interim Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism. When many of us reflect on the Holocaust, the horrific gas chambers and ovens of the... Read More