Declaration by G8 Broader Mideast and North Africa Initiative (BMENA)

Tunis, Tunisia

2012-12-14

The following is a December 14 joint declaration adopted by participants in the G8 Broader Middle East and North Africa Initiative at the 9th Forum for the Future. 1. The... Read More

Response to the EU Statement Concerning the Case of Manuel Pardo in Florida

U.S. Mission to the OSCE to the Permanent Council - Vienna, Austria

U.S. Permanent Representative to the Permanent Council of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, Ambassador Ian Kelly

2012-12-13

AS DELIVERED We are aware of the European Union’s concerns regarding the death penalty in the United States and the case of Manuel Pardo, in particular. As the United States... Read More

Statement to the Permanent Council on the Killing of Television Journalist Kazbek Gekkiyev in the Russian Federation

U.S. Mission to the OSCE - Vienna, Austria

U.S. Permanent Representative to the Permanent Council of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, Ambassador Ian Kelly

2012-12-13

The United States wishes to join with the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovic, in expressing our concern about the December 5 murder of television journalist Kazbek... Read More

Statement on the Closure of the NGO Amparo in Tajikistan

U.S. Mission to the OSCE - Vienna, Austria

U.S. Permanent Representative to the Permanent Council of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, Ambassador Ian Kelly

2012-12-13

The United States notes with concern that a court in Tajikistan ordered the NGO Amparo to close on October 24, 2012, citing alleged minor administrative irregularities in the organization’s operations. ... Read More

Deputy Secretary Burns at Forum for the Future in Tunis

Tunis, Tunisia

Deputy Secretary of State Bill Burns

2012-12-13

I. Introduction I thank all whose hard work made this gathering possible: the Tunisian government; under whose leadership we have seen unprecedented engagement with civil society; my counterparts from the... Read More

Statement on Tajikistan

U.S. Mission to the OSCE - Vienna, Austria

U.S. Permanent Representative to the Permanent Council of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, Ambassador Ian Kelly

2012-12-13

The United States notes with concern that a court in Tajikistan ordered the NGO Amparo to close on October 24, 2012, citing alleged minor administrative irregularities in the organization’s operations.... Read More

Anniversary of Violence in Zhanozozen, Kazakhstan

U.S. Mission to the OSCE - Vienna, Austria

Political Counselor to the Permanent Council, Christopher Robinson

2012-12-13

AS PREPARED As we approach the one year anniversary of the violence in Zhanaozen on December 16, the United States recognizes the efforts the government of Kazakhstan is taking to... Read More

UNHCR High Commissioner’s Dialogue on Protection Challenges: Faith & Protection

U.S. Mission to the UN - Geneva, Switzerland

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration, Dave Robinson

2012-12-13

Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. And thank you, Mr. High Commissioner for initiating this important dialogue. I hope and trust it will continue to inform and to inspire us well... Read More

U.S. Mission to the OSCE on International Human Rights Day

U.S. Mission to the OSCE - Vienna, Austria

Political Counselor to the Permanent Council, Christopher Robinson

2012-12-13

December 10 was International Human Rights Day and marked the 64th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights, a revolutionary document that recognized the inherent... Read More

Statement on OSCE Parliamentary Assembly and ODIHR Cooperation

U.S. Mission to the OSCE - Vienna, Austria

Political Counselor to the Permanent Council, Christopher Robinson

2012-12-13

AS DELIVERED The United States would like to express its appreciation for the Parliamentary Assembly’s efforts in connection with the recent parliamentary elections in Romania, and for its informative report. ... Read More

U.S. Leadership to Advance Equality for LGBT People Abroad

The White House

Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Multilateral Affairs and Human Rights, Samantha Power

2012-12-13

During Human Rights Week, we reaffirm our commitment to upholding human rights and human dignity at home and abroad, and we recognize the need to build a world in which... Read More

Deputy Burns at Forum for the Future

Tunis, Tunisia

Deputy Secretary William J. Burns

2012-12-13

I thank all whose hard work made this gathering possible: the Tunisian Government; under whose leadership we have seen unprecedented engagement with civil society; my counterparts from the nations of... Read More

Cooperatively Observing Ghana Decide

DipNote Blog - U.S. Department of State

U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, Gene A. Cretz

2012-12-12

Gene A. Cretz serves as U.S. Ambassador to Ghana. While many Americans experienced long lines when voting in our 2012 elections, by and large, they faced these inconveniences with patience... Read More

Testimony on the Devastating Crisis in Eastern Congo

House Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights - Washington, D.C.

Assistant Secretary of State for Bureau of African Affairs, Johnnie Carson

2012-12-12

AS PREPARED Chairman Smith, Ranking Member Bass, and members of the Committee. Thank you for the invitation to testify before the Subcommittee on the crisis unfolding in the eastern Democratic... Read More

Secretary Clinton on Recent Incidents of Violence Against Women in Afghanistan

Washington, D.C.

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2012-12-12

The United States joins the government of Afghanistan in strongly condemning the murder of Najia Sediqi, who was killed in a drive-by shooting Monday morning. As Acting Director of Provincial... Read More

U.S. Provides Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the Syrian Crisis

U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesperson

Deputy Secretary of State William J. Burns

2012-12-12

Today, Deputy Secretary of State William J. Burns announced the United States is providing nearly $14 million in additional humanitarian aid that will provide nutrition support for children, as well... Read More

Keynote Remarks at the European Union's Human Rights Day Event

EU Mission to the United States - Washington, D.C.

Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, Daniel Baer

2012-12-11

Thank you, Mr. Ambassador, for that kind introduction. It is a special honor to be with you the day after the European Union was awarded the 2012 Peace Prize. My... Read More

Secretary Clinton on International Human Rights Day

Washington, D.C.

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2012-12-10

On December 10, 1948, world leaders gathered at the United Nations General Assembly and affirmed the inherent dignity and inalienable rights of all people. In adopting the Universal Declaration of... Read More

Ambassador Shear's Vignettes from Vietnam on International Human Rights Day

U.S. Department of State

Ambassador David Shear

2012-12-10

Welcome to my new blog! I look forward to this opportunity to talk with you directly about important issues, share my perspective on the U.S.-Vietnam relationship, and perhaps most importantly... Read More

Assistant Secretary Posner on Celebrating Human Rights Day

DipNote Blog - U.S. Department of State

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

2012-12-10

Michael Posner serves as Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. Sixty-four years ago today, on December 10, 1948, the world came together to adopt the Universal... Read More