World Refugee Day and Naturalization Ceremony

Jacksonville, FL

Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of African Affairs Reuben Brigety

2012-06-20

Thank you for that kind introduction and for inviting me to speak to you today. It is so good to be back home, here in Jacksonville. As we gather here... Read More

By Making Moscow a Normal Trading Partner, Congress Would Create American Jobs and Advance Human Rights

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2012-06-20

The following op-ed written by Secretary Clinton is appearing in print in the Wall Street Journal and online at Wall Street Journal: Later this summer, Russia will join the World... Read More

Ambassador Rice at a Security Council Briefing on Peacekeeping Operations

U.S. Mission to the United Nations, New York, New York

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

2012-06-20

AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. First let me thank all of the Force Commanders, as well as the men and women under their command, for their service and dedication.... Read More

President Obama on World Refugee Day

President Barack Obama

2012-06-20

On this World Refugee Day, the United States joins the international community in recognizing the nearly 15 million refugees worldwide, and millions more internally displaced people. We honor the dignity,... Read More

Ambassador Rice on World Refugee Day

U.S. Mission to the United Nations, New York, NY

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

2012-06-20

On World Refugee Day, we are reminded of the courage and sacrifices of nearly 15 million refugees and the imperative of protecting civilians caught in conflict. When lives are disrupted... Read More

2012 Trafficking in Persons Report Release

U.S. Department of State

2012-06-19

The 2012 Trafficking in Persons Report is Now Available   Remarks and Archived Video from the Release of the 2012 Trafficking in Persons Report will be Available Soon   Secretary... Read More

Spokesperson Nuland on the Mosque Attack in the West Bank

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

U.S. Department of State Spokesperson Victoria Nuland

2012-06-19

The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms today’s provocative attack on a mosque in the West Bank village of Kfar Jabaa near Ramallah. Hateful, dangerous, and provocative actions... Read More

The Role of the Human Rights Council in Supporting the Practical Implementation of the Responsibility to Protect

Statement by the Delegation of the United States of America, Human Rights Council 20th Session, Geneva, Switzerland

2012-06-19

(as prepared for delivery) The United States thanks the panel for its remarks as well as the core group of sponsors – Australia, Hungary, Nigeria, Thailand, and Uruguay – for... Read More

Clustered Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Right of Everyone to the Enjoyment of the Highest Attainable Standard of Physical and Mental Health and the Special Rapporteur on the Right to Education

Statement delivered by Margaret Wang, Delegation of the United States of America, Human Rights Council 20th Session, Geneva, Switzerland

2012-06-19

(as delivered) Thank you, Madame President. The United States welcomes the focus on occupational health in the latest report from the Special Rapporteur on the Right of Everyone to the... Read More

Ambassador CdeBaca Briefing on 2012 Trafficking in Persons Report

Ambassador Luis CdeBaca, Ambassador-at-Large, Office To Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons

2012-06-19

MR. VENTRELL: Hi. And good afternoon everyone, and thank you for joining us. I’m pleased to introduce Ambassador Luis CdeBaca who is our Ambassador-At-Large and Director of our Office to... Read More

U.S. Statement on the Report of Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial, Summary, or Arbitrary Executions

Human Rights Council 20th Session, Geneva, Switzerland

2012-06-19

(The following statement was prepared for delivery and put on the record of the 20th Session of the HRC, but could not be read aloud do to time constraints.) The... Read More

U.S. Honors the Role of a Free Press in Creating Sustainable Democracies, Prosperous Societies

Human Rights Council 20th Session, Geneva, Switzerland

Ambassador Eileen Chamberlain Donahoe, United States Permanent Representative to the UN Human Rights Council

2012-06-19

Thank you, Madame President. The United States thanks Special Rapporteur La Rue for his laudable efforts to promote the right to freedom of opinion and expression, and Special Rapporteur Heyns... Read More

Remarks by Secretary Clinton and Company on the Release of the 2012 Trafficking in Persons Report

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton; Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Maria Otero; and Ambassador Luis CdeBaca, Ambassador-at-Large, Office To Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons

2012-06-19

UNDER SECRETARY OTERO: Good afternoon, everyone. And welcome to the Department of State. It’s wonderful to have you all here. I want to especially welcome Will Smith and Jada Pinkett... Read More

Action on Syria, Belarus Among Top U.S. Priorities at 20th Human Rights Council Session

Geneva, Switzerland

Ambassador Eileen Chamberlain Donahoe, United States Permanent Representative to the UN Human Rights Council

2012-06-18

Thank you, Madame President. Thank you, Madame High Commissioner. The United States would once again like to thank the High Commissioner and your office for all the work that you... Read More

U.S. Embassy Moscow Statement on June Visit by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Thomas Melia

Moscow, Russia

U.S. Embassy Moscow, Russia

2012-06-18

Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Thomas Melia conducted a productive working visit to Moscow from June 13th to the 15th with his counterpart on... Read More

President Obama and President Putin of Russia After Bilateral Meeting

Esperanza Resort, Los Cabos, Mexico

President Barack Obama

2012-06-18

PRESIDENT PUTIN: (As interpreted.) Mr. President, this has been our second meeting. I remember our lengthy meeting we had in Moscow. Today we had a very meaningful and subject-oriented discussion. ... Read More

White House Press Secretary on Greece Elections

The White House, Office of the Press Secretary

2012-06-17

We congratulate the Greek people on conducting their election in this difficult time. We hope this election will lead quickly to the formation of a new government that can make... Read More

Memorandum for the Secretary of State

Delegaton of Authority - Washington, D.C.

President Barack Obama

2012-06-15

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3, United States Code, I... Read More

Continuation of National Emergency towards the Government of Belarus

Minsk, Belarus

President Barack Obama

2012-06-15

NOTICE - - - - - - - CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE ACTIONS AND POLICIE S OF CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF BELARUS AND... Read More

Map of Numbers and Locations of People Fleeing the Violence in Syria

2012-06-15

This map is an update of the one we originally posted on April 27 which shows the number of people displaced by the violence in Syria. The Assad regime is a... Read More