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Published on May 31, 2014 - 02:07 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Taken Question: Detention of A Nikkei Employee by Chinese Authorities

Question: What is your reaction to the reported detention of a Nikkei employee by Chinese authorities? Answer: We are concerned by the detention of Xin Jian [pron: SHEEN Jen], an employee of the Japanese newspaper Nikkei. The detention of Ms. Xin appears …

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Published on May 30, 2014 - 20:07 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: The Legacy of Tiananmen Square and Honoring Liu Xiaobo and Xu Zhiyong

Thank you, Chairman Frost, for that kind introduction. And thank you to Carl Gershman and the National Endowment for Democracy for bestowing these awards every year. I also want to offer a few words of appreciation to Congressman Frank Wolf. For 33 years, …

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Published on May 29, 2014 - 21:11 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Honduras Bilateral Human Rights Working Group Meets in Tegucigalpa

The United States and Honduras held the 4th round of the Bilateral Human Rights Working Group in Tegucigalpa today. The two sides discussed progress and challenges in the human rights situation in Honduras and reaffirmed their commitment to work together …

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Published on May 23, 2014 - 21:42 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Joint Statement on the Occasion of the 2014 Annual U.S.-Poland Democracy Dialogue

The text of the following statement was released by the governments of Poland and the United States on the occasion of the 2014 Annual U.S.-Poland Democracy Dialogue. Begin Text: Senior Department of State and USAID officials, led by the Senior Advisor to …

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Published on May 22, 2014 - 14:42 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Boko Haram: The Growing Threat to Schoolgirls in Nigeria and Beyond

Chairman Royce, Ranking Member Engel, and Members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to discuss Nigeria’s struggle against Boko Haram, one of the most lethal terrorist groups in Africa today. Over a month ago, the world was shocked when Boko Haram …

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Published on May 21, 2014 - 17:41 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: FY 2014 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs Benefiting Stateless Persons in The ...

Funding Opportunity Number: PRM-PRMOAPWH-14-003-049517 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.518 - Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Western Hemisphere Announcement issuance date: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Proposal submission deadline …

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Published on May 19, 2014 - 21:35 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Religion and Diplomacy: A Transatlantic Dialogue

Good morning. It is a pleasure and honor to be with you today. I want to thank The Brookings Institution, William Galston, E.J. Dionne, and Peter Mandaville for this opportunity to talk with you about the nexus between religion and foreign policy. This is …

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Published on May 19, 2014 - 16:40 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Proposals: Supporting Democracy, Human ...

Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Proposals: Supporting Democracy, Human Rights and Rule of Law in Pakistan Department of State Public Notice Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Proposals: Democracy, Human Rights …

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Published on May 16, 2014 - 22:56 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Human Rights Issues

“People everywhere long for the freedom to determine their destiny; the dignity that comes with work; the comfort that comes with faith; and the justice that exists when governments serve their people -- and not the other way around. The United States of …

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Published on May 16, 2014 - 19:12 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Commemorating International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

Today of all days, we are reminded that the cause of justice can and must triumph over hatred and prejudice. This is a day of action for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities and their allies all over the world. It is time to reaffirm …

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Published on May 16, 2014 - 19:12 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: 70th Anniversary of Crimean Tatar Deportation

The 70th anniversary of Joseph Stalin’s forcible deportation of more than 230,000 Crimean Tatars from their homeland in Crimea weighs especially on our minds today. The suffering caused by this mass expulsion is almost inexpressible. Those who survived the …

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Published on May 15, 2014 - 21:09 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Joint Statement on the Occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

On the occasion of the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, and in recognition of Finland’s ongoing and increasing commitment to advance the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons, Assistant Secretary for …

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Published on May 15, 2014 - 19:17 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: U.S. Deeply Disturbed by Court Ruling in Sudan Apostasy Case

We are deeply disturbed over the sentencing today of Meriam Yahya Ibrahim Ishag to death by hanging for apostasy. We are also deeply concerned by the flogging sentence for adultery. We understand that the court sentence can be appealed. We continue to call …

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Published on May 14, 2014 - 21:10 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: U.S. Policy and Response to Recent Refugee Crises in Africa

Good morning and thank you for that kind introduction. It is an honor to be here. The best part of my job is the chance to meet people like you who dedicate their lives to helping refugees get a fresh start. Congress may have passed the Refugee Act of 1980 …

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Published on May 12, 2014 - 14:59 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Assessing Venezuela's Political Crisis: Human Rights Violations and Beyond

(As prepared for delivery) Chairman Menendez, Ranking Member Corker, Members of the Committee, I am glad for this opportunity to appear before you today to discuss the deteriorating human rights situation in Venezuela. I join my friend Roberta Jacobson in …

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Published on May 8, 2014 - 15:06 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: United States Assistance To Combat Transnational Crime

[As-prepared statement]As delivered Thank you, Madam Chair, Ranking Member Lowey and members of the subcommittee. We appreciate your support and your ongoing commitment to this fight against modern slavery. And I use the term slavery purposefully. We use …

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Published on May 7, 2014 - 00:38 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Background Briefing on South Sudan

MODERATOR: Hi everyone, this is [Moderator]. This is a background call. We’ll have a couple of speakers, both of whom should be referred to in reporting as Senior Administration Officials, please. That’s how we’re going to do this call. Just so you know …

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Published on May 6, 2014 - 19:18 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Human Rights and National Security: A Value-Based Foreign Policy

Thank you to Rachel and all the members of the Truman family for the support you gave me during my long and winding road to confirmation. The process of getting into government has gotten a bit strange in America. A friend of mine suggested what I think is …

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Published on May 5, 2014 - 15:18 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: FY 2014 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs Benefiting Burmese and Other Urban ...

Funding Opportunity Number: PRM-PRMOAPEA-14- 005 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.511- Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for East Asia Announcement issuance date: Friday, May 2, 2014 Proposal submission deadline: Thursday, June 5 …

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Published on May 4, 2014 - 14:27 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Briefing on the D.R.C.

MR. FEINGOLD: Well, we are so pleased, all of us in the U.S. Government, State Department, that the Secretary made the important choice to come here and to also go to Angola later today. These are interconnected visits. Coming here is a statement about how …

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