Department of State Press Releases

• Published on December 1, 2018 - 06:30 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL Promotes Worker Rights in Kazakhstan

  United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL Promotes Worker Rights in Kazakhstan This is the announcement of funding opportunity number: SFOP0005482 Catalog of Federal …

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• Published on December 1, 2018 - 06:30 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL Promotes Worker Rights in Indonesia

  United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL Promotes Worker Rights in Indonesia This is the announcement of funding opportunity number: SFOP0005481 Catalog of Federal …

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• Published on November 13, 2018 - 17:04 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Launch of the Humanitarian Assistance Steering Council 

  In order to further optimize the State Department and USAID’s humanitarian assistance, I have established a new senior-level mechanism for coordinating and overseeing U.S. humanitarian assistance – the Humanitarian Assistance Steering Council. The purpose …

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• Published on November 3, 2018 - 20:00 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Delivery of Humanitarian Assistance to Rukban

  We welcome the news that the UN is finally able to begin delivering aid to the Rukban encampment from Damascus. This delivery comes after months of pressure from the United States, the UN, the UN Security Council, and wider international community for the …

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• Published on October 26, 2018 - 13:28 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: International Religious Freedom Day

  Today we commemorate the 20th anniversary of the signing of the 1998 International Religious Freedom Act (IRF Act) into law. The IRF Act expanded U.S. foreign policy capabilities to promote and defend religious freedom around the world. It builds on our …

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• Published on October 22, 2018 - 18:05 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Cameroon's Presidential Election Results

  The United States congratulates the people of Cameroon for largely peaceful elections on October 7. We urge all parties – including the government – to respect the rule of law, resolve peacefully any disputes through established legal channels, and avoid …

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• Published on October 18, 2018 - 22:07 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: "Jailed for What?" Campaign Launch Event

  As Delivered: Thank you, Ambassador Currie. (Audience shouting in background.) I think we’re getting a good demonstration of the respect for freedom of expression that exists in Cuba. This event is a kickoff for a campaign called “Jailed for What?” and our …

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• Published on October 14, 2018 - 14:38 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Deputy Secretary Sullivan's Discussion on Tolerance and Religious Freedom

  The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert:‎ On October 13, Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan met in Manama with representatives from various Bahraini civil and religious organizations for a discussion on tolerance and religious …

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• Published on October 14, 2018 - 04:46 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: U.S. Mission to the United Nations and the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor To ...

  Ambassador Kelley E. Currie, U.S. Representative on the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, will deliver remarks at an event launching the campaign "Jailed for What?" about the continuing plight of Cuba’s political prisoners. Her …

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• Published on October 1, 2018 - 13:15 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: National Disability Employment Awareness Month

  In October, the United States celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month. We recognize the creativity, innovation, and skill that people with disabilities bring to our workforce, and we rededicate ourselves to creating economic opportunity …

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• Published on September 14, 2018 - 20:31 GMT

  

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

  This is the announcement of funding opportunity number SFOP0005258 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: Friday, December 7, 2018 at 11:30pm EST For new application submission instructions, see Section D below. A. …

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• Published on August 22, 2018 - 04:16 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Germany Accepts Former Nazi Slave-labor Camp Guard Jakiw Palij

  The United States expresses its deep appreciation to the Federal Republic of Germany for re-admitting former Nazi slave-labor camp guard Jakiw Palij, who was removed from the United States on August 20. During World War II, Palij served as an armed guard …

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• Published on July 26, 2018 - 23:11 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Remarks at the Close of the Ministerial Advancing Religious Freedom

  SECRETARY POMPEO: Good afternoon, everyone. Since the earliest days of his presidency, President Trump has directed his administration to advance and defend the rights of religious freedom at home and abroad, because religious freedom is a universal God- …

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• Published on July 26, 2018 - 20:07 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Opening Remarks at the Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom

  DEPUTY SECRETARY SULLIVAN: Thank you, Ambassador Brownback, for that kind introduction and for conveying that wonderful news. Preliminary report though it may be, it’s really heartening and so appropriate on the occasion of the second day of this forum to …

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• Published on July 26, 2018 - 20:07 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Facebook Live Series -- Combatting Human Trafficking

  Join us LIVE on Thursday, July 26th at 10:30AM EDT! https://www.facebook.com/stateDRL As part of our #HumanRightsHeroes series, the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor regularly broadcasts interviews LIVE through our Facebook page. These …

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• Published on July 26, 2018 - 20:07 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Remarks at the Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom

  SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone, and thank you all for being here. It’s an honor for the State Department to host the first-ever Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom. This event truly reflects President Trump’s ironclad commitment to …

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• Published on July 23, 2018 - 18:11 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Interview With David Brody of CBN

  QUESTION: Okay. Mr. Secretary, thanks for doing this. We really appreciate it. SECRETARY POMPEO: It is a blessing to be with you. Thank you. QUESTION: Let me ask you – the ministerial conference coming up, the message you want to send on religious freedom. …

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• Published on July 23, 2018 - 14:56 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Interview With Devin Sean Watkins of Vatican News

  SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, sir. It’s Mike speaking. QUESTION: Good morning, Secretary Pompeo. It’s a pleasure to speak to you here and we thank you for taking the time to speak with us. SECRETARY POMPEO: Oh my goodness, it’s an honor. I’m truly …

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• Published on July 20, 2018 - 18:08 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Interview With Hugh Hewitt of the Hugh Hewitt Show

  QUESTION: Secretary Pompeo, in fact, joins me. Good morning, Mr. Secretary. Good to have you back. SECRETARY POMPEO: Hugh, it’s good to be with you. It’s been too long. QUESTION: Well, I want to talk about religious liberty with you, but a first question. …

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• Published on July 20, 2018 - 18:08 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Interview With Nike Ching of VOA

  QUESTION: Secretary Pompeo, thank you very much for talking to Voice of America. SECRETARY POMPEO: It’s great to be with you on Voice of America. Thank you. Thank you for having me on today. QUESTION: On the ethnic cleansing against the Rohingya Muslims, …

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