U.S.-Africa Policy Under the Obama Administration

Assistant Secretary, Bureau of African Affairs Johnny Carson

2010-04-05

It is a real pleasure for me to join you today to launch the second annual Africa Focus at Harvard University. Thank you Dr. Elkins for that kind introduction, and... Read More

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: Egypt Fact Sheet

USCIRF

2010-03-31

Egypt FINDINGS: Serious problems of discrimination, intolerance, and other human rights violations against members of religious minorities, as well as disfavored Muslims, remain widespread in Egypt. The reporting period marked... Read More

The United States Reiterates the Important Role Unions Play in Democracies

Embassy Bogotá

2010-03-26

U.S. Ambassador to Colombia William R. Brownfield met with leaders of the Colombian Federation of Educators on March 25.  The Ambassador commended FECODE leaders for their dedication to the defense... Read More

President Obama: Statement on the Human Rights Situation in Cuba

White House Office of the Press Secretary

2010-03-24

Recent events in Cuba, including the tragic death of Orlando Zapata Tamayo, the repression visited upon Las Damas de Blanco, and the intensified harassment of those who dare to give... Read More

Interview With Vladimir Pozner of First Channel Television

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2010-03-19

Introduction in Russian] SECRETARY CLINTON: (In progress.) There is no satisfaction and no harder job that I’ve had in my life than being a mother. QUESTION: (Inaudible): “Do you have... Read More

Interview with Yevgenia Albats, The New Times

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2010-03-15

QUESTION: On December 5, 2009 the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) expired, but negotiations regarding a new one between Russia and the United States have so far failed. What are... Read More

Violence Against Copts Goes Unprosecuted

USCIRF

2010-03-12

Washington D.C.-The acquittal of four Muslim men for the murder of a Coptic Christian man in the Upper Egypt town of Dairout is the latest example in a growing pattern... Read More

Ambassador Melanne Verveer on International Women of Courage Awardees

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

2010-03-11

MR. DUGUID: Good morning, and welcome to the State Department. March 8th was International Women’s Day, and it was a global holiday celebrating the economic, political, and social achievements of... Read More

Michael Posner: Briefing on the Release of the 2009 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices

Assistant Secretary Michael Posner

2010-03-11

ASSISTANT SECRETARY POSNER: Thank you, Secretary Clinton, and welcome. I want to just, if I may, say a few introductory words about the report and something about the trends we... Read More

Michael Posner: Testimony Before the Subcommittees on Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Trade and International Organizations, Human Rights and Oversight Committee on Foreign Affairs

Assistant Secretary Michael Posner

2010-03-10

Click here for a .PDF of Assistant Secretary Posner's... Read More

Kenyan Activist: Rebecca Lolosoli

Bureau of African Affairs

2010-03-09

Ms. Rebecca Lolosoli, a Vital Voices Global Partnership alumna and recipient of the Vital Voices 2010 Global Leadership Award, met with AF representatives on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 in the... Read More

Ambassador Brownfield Meets with Women’s Group on International Women’s Day

Embassy Bogotá

2010-03-08

In honor of International Women’s Day, Ambassador Brownfield met today with representatives of Sisma Mujer.  The Ambassador expressed strong concern for violence against women and recognized the importance of groups... Read More

U.S. Supports Transparency in Justice Forum

Embassy Bogotá

2010-03-03

On March 3, 2010 at the Tequendama Hotel in Bogota, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Excellence in Justice Corporation and the Transparency for Colombia Corporation sponsored... Read More

Michael Posner: Global Internet Freedom and the Rule of Law, Part II

Assistant Secretary Michael Posner

2010-03-02

Chairman Durbin, Senator Coburn and Members of the Committee, thank you for holding this important hearing. I am pleased to be with you today to discuss U.S. efforts to promote... Read More

Assistant Secretary Johnnie Carson on Strengthening the United States Relationship With Africa

Assistant Secretary, Bureau of African Affairs Johnny Carson

2010-02-25

Thank you all for your kind invitation to come and speak at The Africa Society’s Ambassador Andrew Young Lecture Series. I would like to thank the sponsors of tonight’s event:... Read More

Tracking Human Rights Worldwide: The State Department Country Reports

Bureau of Public Affairs

2010-02-24

"We stand for democracy not because we want other countries to be like us, but because we want all people to enjoy the consistent protection of the rights that are... Read More

The Obama Administration's Vision for Southeastern Europe

Assistant Secretary Philip H. Gordon

2010-02-17

As prepared Thank you, Elaine. I’m delighted to be here. As some of you may know, I have a longstanding association with the Kokkalis Program, and I have a great... Read More

U.S. Statement on the Universal Periodic Review of Egypt

Douglas Griffiths, Chargé d’Affaires

2010-02-17

UN Human Rights Council THE UPR WORKING GROUP SEVENTH SESSION Consideration of UPR Reports Report of the UPR Working Group on Egypt Statement by the Delegation of the United States... Read More

Reply to the Russian Federation on Media Freedom in the U.S.

Chargé d'Affaires Carol Fuller

2010-02-04

  In response to the Russian Federation, the United States does not believe that raising concerns in the Permanent Council under Current Issues is inappropriate or meant for any political... Read More

Bureau of Public Affairs, Fact Sheet on Internet Freedom in the 21st Century: Integrating New Technologies into Diplomacy and Development

2010-02-04

We need to work toward a world in which access to networks and information brings people closer together and expands the definition of the global community." —Secretary of State Hillary... Read More