Department of State Press Releases

• Published on July 15, 2016 - 20:36 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: United States Concerned Over Escalating Press Intimidation in Lesotho

  The United States is deeply concerned about increasing pressure on the media in Lesotho, particularly noting the July 9 shooting of Lesotho Times/Sunday Express Editor Lloyd Mutungamiri. Journalists in Lesotho have expressed concern for their safety in the …

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• Published on July 15, 2016 - 18:46 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Global Anti-...

  This is the initial announcement of this funding opportunity, DRLA-DRLAQM-16-087. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: 11:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on August 31, 2016 A. Program Description The U.S. …

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• Published on July 8, 2016 - 21:22 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Marking the 12th Anniversary of the Murder of American Journalist Paul Klebnikov

  In marking the anniversary of the murder of American journalist Paul Klebnikov, we remain deeply concerned about violence against journalists, impunity for such crimes, and increasing threats to the right to freedom of expression in the Russian Federation. …

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• Published on July 6, 2016 - 16:54 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Release of the Report with Respect to Human Rights Abuses and Censorship in North Korea

  Today, as part of our efforts to promote accountability, we are releasing a report identifying North Korean officials and entities responsible for or associated with serious human rights abuses or censorship. In conjunction with this report, the Department …

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• Published on July 1, 2016 - 00:19 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: UN Human Rights Council Resolution on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

  The United Nations Human Rights Council today adopted its third UN resolution on the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons, creating an Independent Expert on violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and …

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• Published on June 30, 2016 - 17:54 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Remarks at the 2016 Trafficking In Persons Report Ceremony

  AMBASSADOR COPPEDGE: Thank you, everyone, for being here today. That was quite a reception, and on behalf of the heroes and the Secretary, thank you for that. Just some brief notes on our program: The Secretary is going to make some remarks. We’re going to …

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• Published on June 29, 2016 - 13:19 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Remarks at the Aspen Ideas Festival and Conversation with Walter Isaacson

  MR ISAACSON: Thank you very much. It’s a great honor and pleasure for us to have a man I’ve admired – most of us have admired – for many years, a man who – U.S. Naval, served in Vietnam, won the Purple Heart – I mean, three Purple Hearts, the bronze medal, …

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• Published on June 28, 2016 - 04:55 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Remarks at GLIFAA Pride

  SECRETARY KERRY: Regina, thank you very much. Good morning to everybody. Regina is the first USAID officer to become president of GLIFAA, and I think everybody here will agree she is doing an outstanding job, so thank you very, very much. (Applause.) I …

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• Published on May 23, 2016 - 12:10 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Quality ...

  This is the initial announcement of this funding opportunity, DRLA-DRLAQM-16-079. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: July 22, 2016 A. Project Description The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human …

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• Published on May 20, 2016 - 00:10 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Meeting of the International Contact Group on Freedom of Religion or Belief (ICG)

  On May 20, Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom David Saperstein and Special Advisor for Religious Minorities in the Near East and South and Central Asia Knox Thames, in cooperation with Andrew Bennett, former Ambassador for Religious …

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• Published on May 19, 2016 - 13:20 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Commemoration of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT)

  Mr. Chairman, Mr. Secretary General, representatives of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, and distinguished Permanent Representatives, I am Mike Kozak, Acting Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor at the U.S. Department of …

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• Published on May 19, 2016 - 00:23 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Background Briefing on the U.S. Government's Comprehensive Approach to Atrocity Prevention and ...

  MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everyone, and thank you for joining us. Today’s background call is on today’s executive order regarding a comprehensive approach to atrocity prevention and response. We’ve got two great speakers today. The first is [name and …

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• Published on May 17, 2016 - 18:26 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Commemorating the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia

  On International Day Against Homophoia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, we stand in solidarity with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) persons worldwide. We celebrate the progress made to advance a world where all persons are respected …

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• Published on May 14, 2016 - 03:16 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Final Results of the Presidential Elections in the Republic of Chad

  The United States notes the announcement by Chad’s Constitutional Council that President Deby Itno won re-election for a fifth term, and we applaud the Chadian people for their strong commitment to democracy as evidenced by the historic voter turnout. …

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• Published on May 14, 2016 - 03:16 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: UN General Assembly High-Level Conversation on Religions for Peace

  Thank you Chairman Vendley for your kind introduction and for the Secretariat's flexibility in making late adjustments. And thanks to His Excellency UN General Assembly President Lykketoft for convening this High-Level Conversation on the important …

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• Published on January 6, 2016 - 20:35 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Statements of Interest: Programs ...

  Department of State Public Notice Funding Opportunity Number: DRLA-DRLAQM-16-045 Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Statements of Interest: Programs Fostering Civil, Political, and Labor Rights in Cuba I. Requested Statements of …

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• Published on January 3, 2016 - 00:49 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Reaction to Rwandan President's Decision To Run for Third Term

  The United States is deeply disappointed that President Paul Kagame has announced his intention to run for a third term in office. With this decision, President Kagame ignores an historic opportunity to reinforce and solidify the democratic institutions …

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• Published on January 2, 2016 - 22:12 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Saudi Executions

  We have seen the Saudi government's announcement that it executed 47 people. We have previously expressed our concerns about the legal process in Saudi Arabia and have frequently raised these concerns at high levels of the Saudi Government. We reaffirm …

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• Published on January 1, 2016 - 15:42 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Haiti's Independence Day

  On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I congratulate the citizens of Haiti on the 212th anniversary of their Independence Day. When I visited Haiti last October, I noted Haiti’s future depended on the unity of its people and the country’s …

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• Published on December 29, 2015 - 20:52 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): ...

  This is the initial announcement of this funding opportunity, DRLA-DRLAQM-16-044. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: February 22, 2016 at 11:30pm EST A. Project Description The U.S. Department of State Bureau of …

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