U.S. Supports Strengthening of Public Defender System in Colombia

Embassy Bogotá

2010-02-03

On February 4, 2010, the new Roberto Camacho Weverberg School of Public Defenders will be opened to provide better access to justice and guarantee people their fundamental rights. This new... Read More

Ambassador Scobey Remarks to Students at Modern Sciences and Arts University

Ambassador Margaret Scobey

2010-02-03

Good afternoon. I am truly overwhelmed at the warm welcome that I have received on my first trip to the Modern Sciences and Arts University of Egypt. I cannot express... Read More

Russia: Detentions of Protesters in Russia

Acting Deputy Department Spokesman Gordon Duguid

2010-02-01

The United States is concerned by reports that authorities in Moscow on January 31 once again broke up a peaceful demonstration by Russian citizens. The detention of at least 100... Read More

The Secretary of State's Speech on European Security

Office of the Spokesman

2010-01-29

In a speech today at L’Ecole Militaire in Paris, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton emphasized that the United States and Europe are essential partners in meeting today’s global challenges,... Read More

Secretary Clinton: Remarks on the Future of European Security

2010-01-29

Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State L'Ecole Militaire Paris, France SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you very much, Mr. Charillon. And it is a great pleasure to be here at this historic... Read More

Remarks on the Future of European Security

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2010-01-29

SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you very much, Mr. Charillon. And it is a great pleasure to be here at this historic setting, and I appreciate the opportunity to discuss a matter... Read More

Colombian and US Governments join efforts to help Afro-Colombian and Indigenous Professionals

Embassy Bogotá

2010-01-28

The closing ceremony for the Second Seminar-Workshop on Leadership Training for Afrodescendants and Indigenous Fellows offered by the Fulbright Commission Colombia to a group of 20 afrodescendants and indigenous fellows... Read More

Political Counselor Christensen: Statement on Russian Federation’s Call for Protection of Human Rights Organizations in the North Caucasus Region

United States Mission to the OSCE

Political Counselor Casey Christensen

2010-01-28

The United States and other delegations have repeatedly voiced concern here in the Permanent Council over the past year regarding the increased incidences of violence in Russia’s North Caucasus region... Read More

Jakarta Interfaith Event

Office of the Spokesman

2010-01-25

The United States and Indonesia are co-sponsoring a conference of religious leaders and civic organizations on the subject of “Building Collaborative Communities: Enhancing Cooperation among People of Different Faiths.” The... Read More

Secretary Clinton's Remarks on Internet Freedom

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2010-01-21

On January 21, 2010, Secretary Clinton delivered a speech at The Newseum on the importance of freedom of information and expression and the power of the Internet in helping millions... Read More

Arson Attacks on Etz-Hayyim Synagogue

Acting Deputy Department Spokesman Mark C. Toner

2010-01-20

We strongly condemn the January 5 and January 16 arson attacks on the Etz-Hayyim Synagogue in the city of Chania on the island of Crete. The Synagogue dates back to... Read More

U.S. Ambassador Meets with Indigenous Group

Embassy Bogotá

2010-01-15

U.S. Ambassador William R. Brownfield met with representatives from ONIC, the National Indigenous Organization of Colombia on January 15, 2010. The Ambassador expressed his concern over the violence against the... Read More

Interview by Under Secretary William Burns with Gazeta.ru

Under Secretary William J. Burns

2010-01-14

Gazeta.ru: So what is your schedule, what are your meetings, with whom are you speaking? Under Secretary Burns: We have had a series of meetings with senior government officials, business... Read More

Press Briefing by Assistant Secretary Michael Posner

Assistant Secretary Michael Posner

2010-01-14

This is my first visit to Egypt as Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor. It is part of a visit to the region that includes also... Read More

Deputy Secretary Steinberg meets with Preside Uribe and signs Action Plan on Racial and Ethnic Equality

Embassy Bogotá

2010-01-12

Deputy Secretary James B. Steinberg met today with President Uribe at Ubérrimo Ranch.  They had a very productive meeting, during which they discussed the current state of their bilateral relationship... Read More

Persecution of Religious Minorities in Iran

Assistant Secretary Philip J. Crowley, Bureau of Public Affairs

2010-01-11

The United States strongly condemns the Iranian government’s decision to commence the espionage trial against seven leaders of the Iranian Baha’i community: Mrs. Fariba Kamalabadi, Mr. Jamaloddin Khanjani, Mr. Afif... Read More

Remarks on the Five Year Anniversary of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in Sudan

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton; Special Envoy to Sudan Scott Gration

2010-01-08

SECRETARY CLINTON: Good morning. Five years ago this week, the longest running war in Africa came to a close. The signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in Sudan ended a... Read More

Statement from the Press Secretary on the Fifth Anniversary of the Sudan Comprehensive Peace Agreement

Press Secretary Robert Gibbs

2010-01-08

This week marks the five-year anniversary of Sudan’s Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) that ended Africa’s longest running war. It speaks to the will and endurance of the Sudanese people that... Read More

Remarks by Ambassador Susan E. Rice, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on MONUC, Sudan and Eritrea at the Security Council Stakeout

Ambassador Susan E. Rice

2009-12-23

Ambassador Rice: First of all, happy holidays. I want to address three topics. I want to begin with the resolution that we adopted today extending the mandate of MONOC. This... Read More

Human Rights: A Commitment to Action

Bureau of Public Affairs

2009-12-22

In democracies, respecting rights isn’t a choice leaders make day-by-day, it is the reason they govern.” — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton The Obama Administration is committed to promoting,... Read More