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Iran: Harassment and Detention of Lawyers
Assistant Secretary Philip J. Crowley
2010-11-16
The United States remains gravely concerned about Iran’s continued harassment, detention, and imprisonment of human rights defenders. For example, we understand that the trial of human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh... Read More
P.J. Crowley - Egyptian Parliamentary Elections
Assistant Secretary Philip J. Crowley
2010-11-15
The United States remains committed to supporting free and impartial elections in Egypt. We welcome the Government of Egypt's stated commitment to expanding political participation and ensuring free and transparent... Read More
Statement by the Press Secretary on Voter Registration in Sudan
Press Secretary Robert Gibbs
2010-11-15
"The President is extremely pleased that voter registration has begun in Southern Sudan in preparation for the January 9th, 2011 referendum on self-determination. Voter registration is a critical milestone in... Read More
Release of Aung San Suu Kyi
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
2010-11-13
Today I join with billions of people around the world to welcome the long-overdue release of Burmese democracy leader and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi from house... Read More
Sudan: Steps to the Referendum
Office of the Special Envoy to Sudan
2010-11-12
The United States continues to support a peaceful, on-time referendum for Southern Sudan that reflects the will of the people. This graphic outlines the steps that must be taken to... Read More
Ambassador Kelly on Media Freedom in Russia
U.S. Representative to the OSCE Ambassador Ian Kelly
2010-11-11
We share President Medvedev, the EU, and civil society’s concerns both within Russia and across the globe that condemn the heinous attacks this week on Russian journalists Oleg Kashin and... Read More
Response of the United States of America to Recommendations of the United Nations Human Rights Council
Legal Advisor Harold Hongju Koh
2010-11-09
AMBASSADOR DONAHOE: On behalf of the United States, I thank the Chair, the Working Group of the Universal Periodic Review, especially the Troika Members -- France, Japan, and Cameroon --... Read More
An End to Human Trafficking
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
2010-11-09
Elementary students across America are taught that slavery ended in the 19th Century. But, sadly, nearly 150 years later, the fight to end this global scourge is far from over.... Read More
Legal Adviser Harold Hongju Koh to Attend the Signing of the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers
Office of the Spokesman
2010-11-08
U.S. Department of State Legal Adviser Harold Hongju Koh, along with Deputy Assistant Secretary for Diplomatic Security Charlene Lamb, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Dan Baer... Read More
Remarks at the Australia-United States Ministerial
Secretary of State Clinton, Secretary of Defense Gates, Australian Foreign Minister Rudd, and Australian Defense Minister Smith
2010-11-08
FOREIGN MINISTER RUDD: Thank you very much. First of all, could I say to both the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State how terrific it’s been to have... Read More
Respecting the Dignity and Human Rights of People on the Move: International Migration Policy for the 21st Century
Assistant Secretary Eric P. Schwartz
2010-11-08
I am grateful to the Council on Foreign Relations for offering me the chance to speak on international migration issues. Perhaps it’s best to start by defining our topic. International... Read More
Remarks Before 2010 Conference on Combating Anti-Semitism
Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Hannah Rosenthal
2010-11-08
Ladies and gentlemen, parliamentarians and honored guests, we have incredible work to do together. This conference is the largest meeting of its kind to take place, and it follows the... Read More
Secretary Clinton's Speech and Townterview with Australian Broadcasting Company
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
2010-11-07
MODERATOR: Hello, I’m Leigh Sales. Welcome to this ABC News special, Hillary Rodham Clinton: An Australian Conversation. Let me explain today’s format. The Secretary of State will address our audience... Read More
Secretary Clinton's Remarks at Christchurch Town Hall with Students and Civic Leaders
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
2010-11-05
MODERATOR: Hello, everyone. My name is Dr. Therese Arsenau. I’m from the University of Canterbury. And I have to say I have a very easy job this afternoon. I’m introducing... Read More
UPR of the United States – Opening Statements by Esther Brimmer and Michael Posner
Assistant Secretaries Esther Brimmer and Michael Posner
2010-11-05
Assistant Secretary Esther Brimmer Thank you, Mr. President. The United States is honored to present our first Universal Periodic Review report to the United Nations Human Rights Council. It is... Read More
Harold Koh, Esther Brimmer, Michael Posner, Eileen Donahoe: Press Conference by the U.S. Delegation to the UPR (Transcript)
Legal Advisor Harold Koh, Assistant Secretaries Esther Brimmer and Michael Posner, Representative to the HRC Eileen Donahoe
2010-11-05
A/S Brimmer: Thank you, and thank you for joining us this afternoon. We have just completed a serious interactive discussion with delegations from around the world on the human rights... Read More
Secretary Clinton's Remarks at Reception Hosted by New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray Stuart McCully
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
2010-11-04
SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, I am delighted to be here. This is both a great opportunity on behalf of my country and also a great personal pleasure, because when my... Read More
U.S. Government Statement On Ukraine's Local Elections
U.S. Embassy Kyiv
2010-11-03
Preliminary reports from election monitors suggest that Ukraine’s October 31 local elections did not meet standards for openness and fairness set by the presidential elections earlier this year. Domestic and... Read More
Secretary Clinton's Remarks at the Women's Empowerment Event
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
2010-11-03
AMBASSADOR BOGARI: Your Excellency, Madam Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States of America; their Excellencies Ambassador Taylor and Madam Taylor; our ambassador to the United States,... Read More
U.S. Delegation to the Universal Periodic Review
Office of the Spokesman
2010-11-02
On November 5, 2010, a senior U.S. delegation will make a formal presentation of the U.S. Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. The delegation... Read More
