Cooperatively Observing Ghana Decide

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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

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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

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

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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

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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