Ambassador Wayne Op-Ed: Celebrating Advances in Human Rights

U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Ambassador E. Anthony Wayne

2012-12-10

International Human Rights Day, which we celebrate each December 10, commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. In adopting... Read More

U.S. Government on Business and Human Rights: Letter to the UN Working Group

2012-12-10

This letter is submitted in response to the Note circulated by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on October 5, 2012, transmitting a questionnaire from the WG,... Read More

Spokesperson Nuland on the Scores of Cuban Democracy Activists Detained on the Eve of Human Rights Day

Washington, D.C.

State Department Spokesperson Victoria Nuland

2012-12-10

We are deeply concerned by the Cuban Government’s repeated use of arbitrary detention and violence to silence critics, disrupt peaceful assembly, and intimidate independent civil society. We understand that across... Read More

Presidential Proclamation – Human Rights Day and Human Rights Week 2012

The White House

President Barack Obama

2012-12-10

Sixty-four years ago, a group of nations emerging from the shadow of war joined together to light a path toward lasting peace. They adopted the Universal Declaration of Human... Read More

Ambassador Rice on International Human Rights Day 2012

U.S. Mission to the United Nations

U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Susan E. Rice

2012-12-10

On Human Rights Day, we celebrate a simple but powerful declaration that “all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” Adopted 64 years ago today, the... Read More

Ambassador Rice at a Security Council Briefing on the Sahel

U.S. Mission to the United Nations

U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Susan E. Rice

2012-12-10

AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important session. I’d also like to thank the Secretary-General and Special Envoy Prodi for their briefings and those of others. We... Read More

Eleven Words: International Human Rights Day

DipNote - U.S. Department of State

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

2012-12-10

Melanne Verveer serves as Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues. As we commemorate International Human Rights Day today, December 10, I can't help but recall the moment 17 years ago in Beijing... Read More

U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh Marking International Human Rights Day

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

U.S. Department of State

2012-12-10

Click above images to enlarge and scroll through photo album. On December 10, seven embassy representatives, including the Chargé d’Affaires, a.i., marched with a crowd of over 1,000 through central... Read More

Assistant Secretary Posner on Visit to Bahrain

Manama, Bahrain

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

2012-12-09

I welcome the opportunity to be here to renew discussions on issues of mutual interest and importance to the United States and Bahrain. While here, I have had meetings with... Read More

Closing Statement for the OSCE Ministerial Council in Dublin

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe - Dublin, Ireland

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

2012-12-07

AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. Chairman. On behalf of the United States, I would like to thank you and your team for your tireless work to advance fundamental freedoms, strengthen... Read More

During the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence, Working Together To End a Global Scourge

DipNote Blog - U.S. Department of State

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

2012-12-07

On November 25, the world observed the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. We are now in the "16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence," which links... Read More

Secretary Clinton at the OSCE Ministerial Council

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe - Dublin, Ireland

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2012-12-06

AS DELIVERED Thank you very much and thanks to Foreign Minister Gilmore and the Republic of Ireland for hosting us today. We applaud your work as chair in office of... Read More

Civil Society, Democracy, and America’s Commitment to Asia and the Pacific

DipNote Blog - U.S. Department of State

Senior Advisor for Civil Society and Emerging Democracies, Tomicah Tillemann

2012-12-06

AS PREPARED Our work to rebalance U.S. diplomacy in Asia goes beyond economic and security considerations. We are also committed to standing up for America's values. In mid-November, I was... Read More

Secretary Clinton's Remarks "Frontline and Frontiers: Making Human Rights a Human Reality"

Dublin City University - Dublin, Ireland

2012-12-06

AS DELIVERED Thank you. Thank you. Good afternoon. It is wonderful to be here at DCU and back in Dublin. I want to thank you, President MacCraith, for that kind... Read More

Secretary Clinton Video Remarks for Human Rights Summit

Human Rights First - Washington, D.C.

2012-12-06

I am delighted to join Human Rights First in welcoming human rights defenders from around the world. I am touched that you have chosen to honor Ambassador Chris Stevens with... Read More

President Obama's Phone Call with Egyptian President Morsi

The White House

Office of the Press Secretary

2012-12-06

President Obama called President Morsi today to express his deep concern about the deaths and injuries of protesters in Egypt. The President emphasized that all political leaders in Egypt should... Read More

Secrtary Clinton at the Intervention at the OSCE Ministerial Council First Plenary Session

Royal Dublin Society- Dublin, Ireland

Secretary of State Hilary Rodham Clinton

2012-12-06

Thank you very much and thanks to Foreign Minister Gilmore and the Republic of Ireland for hosting us today. We applaud your work as chair in office of the OSCE,... Read More

Secretary Clinton at NATO Headquarters

North Atlantic Treaty Organization - Brussels, Belgium

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2012-12-05

SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, good afternoon. Well, today marks my final attendance at a NATO foreign ministerial. I’ve spent a good amount of time in this building during the past four... Read More

Human Rights Day 2012

2012-12-05

The Presidental Proclamation - Human Rights Day 2012 International Human Rights Day is a celebration of our daily commitment to advance freedom and human rights. Sixty-four years ago, on December... Read More

Statement by the Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues Maria Otero

Washington, D.C.

Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights and U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues Maria Otero

2012-12-05

The United States is deeply concerned and saddened by the continuing violence in Tibetan areas of China and the increasing frequency of self-immolations by Tibetans. Chinese authorities have responded to... Read More