Department of State Press Releases

• 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 …

  Distribution channels: Human Rights
• 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 …

  Distribution channels: Human Rights
• 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 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 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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• Published on December 15, 2015 - 17:27 GMT

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

  Department of State Public Notice Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Statements of Interest: Programs to Support Legal Reform in Vietnam I. Requested Proposal Program Objectives The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) …

  Distribution channels: Human Rights
• Published on December 11, 2015 - 01:37 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: International Human Rights Day 2015

  The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was forged in the aftermath of World War II to protect freedom and prevent future atrocities. As we commemorate it today, we recall President Franklin Roosevelt’s 1941 Four Freedoms address, which inspired the …

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• Published on December 10, 2015 - 13:14 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Human Rights and Democracy Trends in Africa

  I’m pleased to be here, I’d like to thank Elizabeth Barad and the New York Bar for inviting me to deliver remarks and answer some of your questions. I’m here tonight to talk about human rights and democracy trends in Africa. What I can say with certainty …

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• Published on December 7, 2015 - 15:54 GMT

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

  Department of State Public Notice Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Statements of Interest: Programs to Support Democratic Reform and Human Rights in Burma I. Requested Proposal Program Objectives The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights …

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• Published on December 3, 2015 - 21:13 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Ambassador Thomas Shannon and Chilean Under Secretary Riveros Lead Bilateral Engagement

  Ambassador Thomas Shannon and Chilean Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs Edgardo Riveros will meet December 4 to discuss global, regional, and bilateral issues of mutual interest including the promotion of democracy and human rights, peacekeeping and …

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• Published on December 2, 2015 - 15:12 GMT

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

  Department of State Public Notice Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Statements of Interest: Forensic Assistance to Address Legacies of Gross Human Rights Violations I. Requested Statements of Interest Objectives The Bureau of …

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• Published on November 21, 2015 - 00:21 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Transgender Day of Remembrance, November 20, 2015

  On behalf of the State Department and the American people, I join with individuals, organizations, and communities around the world to honor the memory of those whose lives have been lost to senseless acts of violence based on hatred and prejudice against …

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• Published on November 20, 2015 - 20:41 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Mobilizing Against a Preeminent Challenge of the 21st Century: Countering Violent Extremism

  Thank you Robert and the Washington Institute for Near East Policy for inviting me to speak with you all today. And, thank you for all the insightful and thought-provoking analysis you produce on a wide range of security challenges, including today’s topic …

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• Published on November 19, 2015 - 17:53 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Democracy in Southeast Asia

  (As Prepared) Chairman Gardner, Ranking Member Cardin, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to testify on the very important and timely issue of democracy in Southeast Asia. We would also …

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• Published on November 17, 2015 - 14:27 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-16-031. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: January 21, 2016 A. Project Description The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human …

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• Published on November 5, 2015 - 19:28 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-16-027. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: January 13, 2016 A. Project Description The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human …

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• Published on November 5, 2015 - 17:54 GMT

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

  This is the initial announcement of this funding opportunity, DRLA-DRLAQM-16-020 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: December 18, 2015 at 11:30 PM EST A. Project Description The U.S. Department of State Bureau of …

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• Published on October 27, 2015 - 23:53 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Assistant Secretary Tom Malinowski Travels to Mexico for Open Government Partnership Global ...

  Assistant Secretary Tom Malinowski is on travel to Mexico, October 27-29, to attend the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Global Summit in Mexico City. The U.S. delegation is led by U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power. Assistant Secretary …

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• Published on October 27, 2015 - 22:59 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Certification of Final Presidential Election Results in Guatemala

  The United States congratulates president-elect James Ernesto (Jimmy) Morales Cabrera and looks forward to working with his administration. The Guatemalan people have shown a commitment to combat corruption and impunity. The new administration now has an …

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• Published on October 27, 2015 - 22:04 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Secretary Kerry Addresses International Journalists in the United States for Tenth Anniversary ...

  U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will address more than 90 international journalists from 80 countries at the Department of State in Washington, D.C., on October 28 at 3:30 p.m., as they visit the United States to participate in the Edward R. Murrow …

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