Department of State Press Releases

• Published on January 3, 2017 - 21:43 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Haiti Provisional Electoral Council Publishes Final Presidential Election Results

  Today’s publication in Haiti of the final presidential results represents a positive step for the full restoration of that nation’s democratic institutions. We congratulate President-elect Jovenel Moïse on his first-round victory and look forward to …

  Distribution channels: Human Rights
• Published on December 16, 2016 - 21:59 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Final Speech as U.S. Special Envoy

  As Prepared Thank you, Ambassador Carson, for the kind introduction and for your tremendous leadership over the years from inside and outside of government service. Thanks as well to the U.S. Institute for Peace for offering this chance to offer a few …

  Distribution channels: Human Rights
• Published on December 13, 2016 - 16:05 GMT

  

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

  This is the announcement of funding opportunity number, DRLA-DRLAQM-16-105. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: February 13, 2017 A. Project Description The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights …

  Distribution channels: Human Rights
• Published on December 10, 2016 - 14:48 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Human Rights Day

  The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 68 years ago today to recognize and elevate the inherent dignity and inalienable rights of all individuals. On this International Human Rights Day, we recommit ourselves …

  Distribution channels: Human Rights
• Published on December 8, 2016 - 18:47 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-17-041 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: January 20, 2017 A. Project Description The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) …

  Distribution channels: Human Rights
• Published on December 6, 2016 - 20:06 GMT

  

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

  This is the announcement of funding opportunity number, DRLA-DRLAQM-17-037. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: January 23rd, 2017 A. Project Description The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) …

  Distribution channels: Human Rights
• Published on December 3, 2016 - 14:13 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: The United States Commends The Gambia on Peaceful Election

  I congratulate the people of The Gambia for their peaceful and democratic presidential election on December 1. We also congratulate President-elect Adama Barrow on his historic victory, which will mark the first democratic transfer of power in the country, …

  Distribution channels: Human Rights
• Published on December 2, 2016 - 22:00 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Remarks on Challenges to Freedom of the Press

  Good afternoon everyone. Thank you Göran, and thanks to the Embassy of Sweden and the Newseum for hosting us on this special day. Twenty-five years before James Madison wrote the first amendment to the U.S. Constitution, and 250 years ago to the day, the …

  Distribution channels: Human Rights
• Published on November 30, 2016 - 18:52 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Human Rights Conditions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

  Thank you to the Co-Chairs of this Commission, James McGovern and Joseph Pitts, for holding this important and timely hearing on the historic Constitutional inflection point facing the Congolese people and its impacts on security, development, and human …

  Distribution channels: Human Rights
• Published on November 30, 2016 - 18:12 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Human Rights Conditions in Democratic Republic of the Congo

  Thank you Chairman McGovern for your continued leadership and that of the Commission in defending human rights around the world, and for your focus on Democratic Republic of the Congo (D.R.C.) today. One of the most important political developments we have …

  Distribution channels: Human Rights
• Published on November 28, 2016 - 16:37 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: The Struggle Against Terrorism: Lessons Learned & Next Steps

  Thank you John and to MIT’s Center for International Studies for bringing us together this afternoon. It’s always wonderful to be back among familiar faces in Cambridge. I want to make sure we have plenty of time for questions later, so let’s dive right in …

  Distribution channels: Human Rights
• Published on November 28, 2016 - 16:37 GMT

  

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

  This is the announcement of funding opportunity number, DRLA-DRLAQM-16-100. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: January 16, 2017 A. Project Description The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights …

  Distribution channels: Human Rights
• Published on November 28, 2016 - 16:37 GMT

  

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

  This is the announcement of funding opportunity number, DRLA-DRLAQM-16-101. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: January 16, 2017 A. Project Description The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights …

  Distribution channels: Human Rights
• Published on November 28, 2016 - 16:37 GMT

  

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

  This is the announcement of funding opportunity number, DRLA-DRLAQM-16-102. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: January 17, 2017 A. Project Description The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights …

  Distribution channels: Human Rights
• Published on November 28, 2016 - 16:37 GMT

  

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

  I. Requested Statements of Interest Objectives The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations interested in submitting Statements of Interest (SOI) for programs that support …

  Distribution channels: Human Rights
• Published on November 25, 2016 - 14:13 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

  On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the United States reaffirms our belief that gender-based violence is never acceptable, that women and girls have the right to live free from violence, and that countries are stronger …

  Distribution channels: Human Rights
• Published on November 20, 2016 - 16:46 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Transgender Day of Remembrance

  On Transgender Day of Remembrance, the United States solemnly honors the memory of the many transgender individuals who lost their lives to senseless acts of violence. Transgender persons around the world are targeted by rising levels of violence fueled by …

  Distribution channels: Human Rights
• Published on November 18, 2016 - 18:43 GMT

  

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

  This is the announcement of funding opportunity number, DRLA-DRLAQM-17-038. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: Tuesday, December 20, 2016 A. Project Description The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, …

  Distribution channels: Human Rights
• Published on November 18, 2016 - 00:29 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Nigerian Deaths in Kano Clashes

  The United States is deeply concerned by the deaths of dozens of Nigerians during clashes between individuals participating in a Shia procession and the Nigerian Police Force in Kano State on November 14. While the matter is still under investigation, we …

  Distribution channels: Human Rights
• Published on November 3, 2016 - 21:17 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Transforming Intercultural Dialogue Into a Hub for Green Alternatives

  As prepared for delivery Excellencies, honorable religious leaders, ladies and gentlemen, Assalamualaikum. I would like to thank the Economic, Social and Environmental Council of the Kingdom of Morocco and the Rabita Mohammedia of the Ulema for their …

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