Department of State Press Releases

• Published on February 6, 2014 - 00:05 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: U.S. Condemns Sectarian Violence in the Central African Republic

  The United States is deeply concerned by recent sectarian attacks against both Muslims and Christians in the Central African Republic (C.A.R.). Clashes during the past few days in the town of Boda reportedly left over 75 dead, most of whom were Muslims. In …

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• Published on February 1, 2014 - 18:31 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Remarks at a Press Availability in Tunis, Tunisia

  Thank you very much for coming and good afternoon. It's truly a pleasure to be back in Tunisia, especially at such an historic and hopeful moment in this country's democratic transition. Three years ago, the Tunisian people launched a revolution …

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• Published on January 29, 2014 - 18:10 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Testimony Before the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global ...

  Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman. Thank you for the invitation to testify today, for calling this hearing to shine a brighter light on modern slavery, and for your years of leadership on this issue. One of the greatest strengths driving the fight against human …

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• Published on January 26, 2014 - 22:15 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Election-related Unrest in Thailand

  The United States is deeply troubled by efforts to block polls and otherwise prevent voting in Thailand, and by the most recent acts of political violence. While we do not take sides in the political dispute and strongly support freedom of expression and …

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• Published on January 26, 2014 - 14:04 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Conviction of Xu Zhiyong

  The United States is deeply disappointed by reports that a Chinese court has convicted prominent Chinese legal scholar and rights advocate Xu Zhiyong on charges of “gathering a crowd to disturb order in a public place” and sentenced him to four years in …

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• Published on January 25, 2014 - 17:38 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Conclusion of National Dialogue in Yemen

  The United States congratulates the people of Yemen on the conclusion of their National Dialogue. This marks a critical milestone in the implementation of the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and is the result of the dedication of the Yemeni people to …

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• Published on January 25, 2014 - 17:38 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Finalization of the Philippines - Moro Islamic Liberation Front Framework Agreement on the ...

  The United States Government congratulates the Government of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front for concluding negotiations toward an historic, comprehensive peace agreement. This agreement offers the promise of peace, security, and …

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• Published on January 24, 2014 - 18:12 GMT

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

  Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Proposals: Promoting Transitional Justice and Accountability in the Western Hemisphere WHA region Department of State Public Notice Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Proposals: …

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• Published on January 22, 2014 - 12:38 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Intervention at the Geneva ll International Conference on Syria

  Thank you very much, Secretary Ban, and thank you, Ambassador Brahimi, for your commitment to helping the Syrian people find a new future. And I join with Foreign Minister Lavrov in thanking all of the countries around the table, all of the groups around …

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• Published on January 21, 2014 - 21:39 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Assistant Secretary of State Anne C. Richard To Travel to Brussels, Belgium

  Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Anne C. Richard will travel to Brussels, Belgium from January 22-25, 2014. While in Brussels, Assistant Secretary Richard will meet with counterparts at the European …

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• Published on January 17, 2014 - 21:50 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: General NGO Guidelines for Overseas Assistance: Updated Jan. 14, 2014

  1. Introduction 2. PRM Policy Priorities A. Sectors: Minimum Humanitarian Standards B. Vulnerable and Underserved Persons of Concern C. Coordination D. Codes of Conduct E. Safety and Security 3. New to PRM Funding? A. Overview of the Application Process B. …

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• Published on January 17, 2014 - 20:28 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: FY 2014 Gender Requirements in Applications for PRM Funding - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. Why is PRM requiring a gender analysis? The Obama administration has put gender equality at the center of its foreign policy. This commitment is manifested through several U.S. government action plans and strategies which call for gender integration to …

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• Published on January 17, 2014 - 01:16 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Disappearance of Ilham Tohti

  We are deeply concerned by reports that Beijing police have taken into custody prominent economics professor Ilham Tohti on January 15, together with at least six of his students. The detention of Mr. Tohti, who has been outspoken in support of human …

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• Published on January 17, 2014 - 01:16 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Killing of Joseph Sanchez, an LGBT Teenager in Belize

  The Department of State condemns the brutal killing of transgender teenager Joseph Sanchez in Belize on January 12. We send our condolences to Joseph’s friends and family and the entire LGBT community in Belize. We are encouraged by the Belizean …

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• Published on January 17, 2014 - 01:16 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Workshop on Government Procurement and Human Rights

  On Wednesday, January 15, 2014, as part of its series of workshops on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the State Department hosted a workshop on government procurement and human rights. The United States Government, as one of the …

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• Published on January 16, 2014 - 21:41 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Remarks to the Press

  Good morning, everybody. Good afternoon. And let me just say that I know you’d like to ask some questions, and unfortunately I have to go straight from here over to the White House for a meeting, but I will have an availability tomorrow in the morning when …

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• Published on January 16, 2014 - 16:31 GMT

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

  Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Proposals: Expanding Labor Rights in Burma, Vietnam, and Sub-Saharan Africa Department of State Public Notice Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Proposals: Expanding Labor Rights …

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• Published on January 15, 2014 - 23:23 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: The Situation in Ukraine

  Also see Assistant Secretary Nuland's testimony. Thank you, Chairman Menendez, Ranking Member Corker, and distinguished Members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for inviting me to testify on the situation in Ukraine. We very much appreciate …

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• Published on January 15, 2014 - 20:03 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Implications of the Crisis in Ukraine

  (As prepared) Thank you, Chairman Menendez, Ranking Member Corker, and distinguished members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. It is my honor to appear before you today to discuss the situation in Ukraine and our response to it. These are …

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• Published on January 15, 2014 - 13:28 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Remarks With Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati Before Their Meeting

  SECRETARY KERRY: I just want to say what a pleasure it is to meet with the Prime Minister. And I want to make it clear that President Obama and the United States stand very firmly behind our friends in Lebanon. The challenge of Lebanon is enormous; they …

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