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Secretary Clinton on Niger's National Day
Niger National Day On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the Nigerien people as you celebrate the... Read More
Secretary Clinton After Meeting with Senegalese President Sall
Well, I just had a very productive, comprehensive discussion with the President. I want to thank him for taking time to discuss a number of issues — economic issues, regional,... Read More
Annual Report Chronicles Key Trends in International Religious Freedom
Suzan Johnson Cook serves as Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Today the Secretary of State released the 2011 International... Read More
The Lifelong Struggle for Justice in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Learned H. Dees serves as the Democracy and Human Rights Officer in the Bureau of African Affairs' Office of Regional and Security Affairs. Two weeks ago, I attended a special screening... Read More
International Religious Freedom: A Human Right, A National Security Issue, A Foreign Policy Priority
As Americans, we draw strength from the fact that freedom of religion, freedom of speech, and freedom of assembly are among first rights protected in our Constitution’s Bill of Rights.... Read More
Travel Diary: Secretary Clinton Travels to Africa
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will travel to Africa, July 31 through August 10, 2012. On her trip, she will make stops in Senegal, South Sudan, Uganda, Kenya, and... Read More
Assistant Secretary Posner Participates in the UN Guiding Principles On Business And Human Rights Workshop
On Monday, July 30, 2012 Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Michael H. Posner hosted representatives of civil society organizations, think tanks, and multilateral and academic... Read More
2011 International Religious Freedom Report
The International Religious Freedom Report describes the status of religious freedom, government policies violating religious belief and practices of groups, religious denominations and individuals, and U.S. policies promoting religious freedom.... Read More
Remarks by Ambassador-at-Large Suzan Johnson Cook Presenting the 2011 International Religious Freedom Report
Translation: Русский MS. NULAND: Good afternoon, everybody. Thank you for joining us a little early. Today, as you know, we have our annual release of our International Religious... Read More
State Department Unveils Format and Interface Upgrades for 2011 International Religious Freedom Reports
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has transmitted the 2011 International Religious Freedom Report to Congress and released it to the public. This report is a valuable tool for interested citizens,... Read More
Secretary of State Clinton at the Release of the 2011 International Religious Freedom Report
Read the 2011 International Religious Report Translated: عربي | 中文 | Español | Русский | Français | فارسی | Português SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, thank you very much, and it’s... Read More
Spokesperson Nuland on the Rejection of Chinese Dissident Ni Yulan's Appeal
The United States is deeply concerned by the rejection of property and petitioner rights advocate Ni Yulan’s appeal contesting her and her husband Dong Jiqin’s April 2012 conviction on charges... Read More
Spokesperson Nuland July Statement on Mali President Traore's Return to Bamako
The United States welcomes the return of interim President Dioncounda Traore to Bamako. His return represents an important step in moving Mali back onto a path leading to the restoration... Read More
Spokesperson Nuland's July Statement on the Arms Trade Treaty Conference
The United States supports the outcome today at the Arms Trade Treaty Conference. While the Conference ran out of time to reach consensus on a text, it will report its... Read More
Ambassador Rice's July Statement on Implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2046 on Negotiations between Sudan and South Sudan
Less than one week before the UN Security Council’s August 2 deadline for concluding the negotiations between Sudan and South Sudan, it appears increasingly unlikely that a comprehensive agreement on... Read More
Fact Sheet: PEPFAR Launches Labs For Life with Partners
The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), led by the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator in the U.S. Department of State, and Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD),... Read More
Secretary Clinton on Peru's Independence Day
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Peru as you celebrate the 191st anniversary... Read More
July 26 Statement by Ambassador Kelly on Human Rights Violations in Belarus
The United States continues to be gravely concerned about serious disregard by Belarus of its international obligations and OSCE commitments on respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms, and the rule... Read More
July 26 Statement by Ambassador Kelly on Prosecutions of Media in Ukraine
The United States is concerned that the Government of Ukraine is curtailing freedom of media representatives in advance of the October parliamentary elections. We note that some independent media outlets... Read More
July 26 Statement by Ambassador Kelly on Attack on Bosnian Journalist
The United States wishes to express its deep concern about another violent attack on a journalist in the OSCE region, this time against Stefica Galic, the editor-in-chief of web portal... Read More
