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Statement by Laurie Shestack Phipps, at a Session of the UN General Assembly's Third Committee on Advancement of Women
U.S. Mission to the United Nations, New York, NY
Laurie Shestack Phipps, Adviser for Economic and Social Affairs
2011-10-10
(Remarks as delivered) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. We are pleased that the Third Committee is devoting its attention to this important agenda item on the advancement of women, and we... Read More
Statement by the Press Secretary on Violence in Egypt
We also note Prime Minister Sharaf's call for an investigation and appeal to all parties to refrain from violence.
The White House Office of the Press Secretary
2011-10-10
The President is deeply concerned about the violence in Egypt that has led to a tragic loss of life among demonstrators and security forces. The United States expresses our condolences... Read More
United States Intervention for Zimbabwe at the UPR Working Group
U.S. Mission to the United Nations Human Rights Council, Geneva, Switzerland
Delegation of the United States of America
2011-10-10
12th Session of the UPR Working Group The United States welcomes His Excellency Minister Chimasa and the Zimbabwe delegation to the UPR Working Group. We commend Zimbabwe for creation of... Read More
Special Representative Shailor on World Day for Decent Work
On this World Day for Decent Work, we are convening the first meeting of the Labor Working Group of Secretary Clinton’s Strategic Dialogue with Civil Society.
Special Representative for Labor Affairs Barbara Shailor
2011-10-07
World Day for Decent Work is commemorated each year by millions of working people around the world. Today on farms and in factories – in cities and small villages –... Read More
U.S. Condemns Syria’s Continued Violent and Deadly Repression of Peaceful Protests
U.S. Mission to the United Nations Human Rights Council, Geneva, Switzerland
Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Other International Organizations in Geneva Ambassador Betty E. King
2011-10-07
U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Syria, 12th Session The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms the Syrian government’s gross violations of the human rights and... Read More
Ambassador Johnson's remarks at the Closing Plenary of the OSCE's Human Dimension Implementation Meeting
U.S. Mission to the OSCE, Human Dimension Implementation Meeting, Warsaw, Poland
Ambassador David Johnson
2011-10-07
(As prepared for delivery at the OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting, Other Business at the Closing of the Plenary Session) The United States for several years has used this agenda... Read More
Ambassador Johnson's Remarks at the Closing of the OSCE Human Dimension Implemenation Meeting Plenary
U.S. Mission to the OSCE, Human Dimension Implementation Meeting, Warsaw, Poland
Ambassador David Johnson
2011-10-07
(As prepared for delivery at the OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting, Closing of the Plenary Session) As we mark the close of this two-week session, we should reflect for a... Read More
Secretary Clinton Congratulates Female Nobel Peace Laureates
The unflinching courage, strength and leadership of these women provides inspiration for women’s rights and human progress everywhere.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
2011-10-07
I am delighted to send heartfelt congratulations to Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Yemeni activist Tawakkul Karman and Liberian peace activist Leymah Roberta Gbowee for the prestigious honor of sharing... Read More
United States Intervention for Venezuela at the UPR Working Group
U.S. Mission to the United Nations Human Rights Council, Geneva, Switzerland
Delegation of the United States of America
2011-10-07
12th Session of the UPR Working Group The United States welcomes Foreign Minister Maduro and the Venezuelan delegation to the UPR Working Group. We view as positive the draft law... Read More
Press Secretary Carney on Violence in Syria
The United States strongly rejects violence directed against peaceful oppositionists wherever it occurs.
The White House Office of the Press Secretary
2011-10-07
We condemn the assassination of Kurdish opposition leader Mishaal al-Tammo and the vicious and unprovoked assault against prominent opposition figure Riad Sayf in Syria. The United States strongly rejects violence... Read More
Statement by President Obama Congratulating Nobel Peace Prize Winners
Today’s award honors three extraordinary individuals.
The White House Office of the Press Secretary
2011-10-07
On behalf of the American people, I congratulate the recipients of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee of Liberia, and Tawakkul Karman of Yemen.... Read More
Spokesperson Nuland on the Five-Year Anniversary of the Murder of Anna Politkovskaya
Justice will not be done until all those involved in the crime are identified and prosecuted.
U.S. Department of State Spokesperson Victoria Nuland
2011-10-06
October 7 marks the fifth-year anniversary of the murder of Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya. Her reporting on the war in the North Caucasus brought to light the violation of human... Read More
USAID, OSCE Team Up to Help Azerbaijan Combat Human Trafficking and Promote Access to the Justice System
Baku, Azerbaijan
USAID Press Release
2011-10-06
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), Office in Baku on September 29th signed a grant agreement to collaborate... Read More
Ambassador Efird on Tolerance and Non-Discrimination
U.S. Mission to the OSCE, Human Dimension Implementation Meeting, Warsaw, Poland
Ambassador Cynthia Efird
2011-10-06
(As prepared for delivery at the OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting, Session 16: Tolerance and Non-Discrimination; Equality of opportunity for women and men; Implementation of the OSCE Action Plan for the... Read More
Ambassador Johnson on Humanitarian Issues: Trafficking in Human Beings
U.S. Mission to the OSCE, Human Dimension Implementation Meeting, Warsaw, Poland
Ambassador David Johnson
2011-10-06
(As prepared for delivery at the OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting, Session 17: Humanitarian Issues; Trafficking in Human Beings) The United States strongly supports the goals of our OSCE commitments to... Read More
FY 2012 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees and Refugee Returnees in Rwanda, the DRC, Tanzania and Uganda
Funding Opportunity Announcement
Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration
2011-10-06
Funding Opportunity Number: PRM-AFR-12-CA-AF-100611-GREATLAKES Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.517 - Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa Announcement issuance date: Thursday, October 06, 2011 Proposal submission deadline: Friday,... Read More
Margaret Pollack on International Protection at UNHCR’s Executive Committee meeting agenda item on protection
U.S. Mission to the United Nations Human Rights Council, Geneva, Switzerland
Margaret Pollack
2011-10-05
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And I would also like to thank the Assistant High Commissioner for her remarks today. The United States’ commitment to the protection of refugees, asylum seekers,... Read More
Secretary Clinton's Press Availability in the Dominican Republic
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
2011-10-05
SECRETARY CLINTON: Hi, everyone. Good afternoon. Good afternoon. Let me tell you how pleased I am to be back in Santo Domingo. And I am grateful to our hosts, the... Read More
Presidential Memorandum -- Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE
The White House Office of the Press Secretary
2011-10-04
SUBJECT: Certification and Determination with Respect to the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008 Pursuant to section 404 of the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008 (CSPA) (title IV, Public... Read More
Spokesperson Nuland on the Mosque Attack in Northern Israel
Such hateful sectarian actions are never justified.
U.S. Department of State Spokesperson Victoria Nuland
2011-10-04
The United States strongly condemns the dangerous and provocative attacks on a mosque in the northern Israeli town of Tuba-Zangariyye, which took place on October 3. Such hateful sectarian actions... Read More
