Department of State Press Releases

• Published on October 27, 2016 - 22:45 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Joint Statement on the U.S.-Mexico Bilateral High Level Dialogue on Human Rights

  The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of Mexico and the United States of America on the occasion of the 8th Annual U.S.-Mexico Bilateral High Level Dialogue on Human Rights. Begin text: Today the Mexican Ministry of Foreign …

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• Published on October 26, 2016 - 14:37 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: U.S. Strategy to Address the Human Rights Situation in North Korea

  As prepared for delivery Thank you everyone for being here today and I thank ICAS for inviting me to speak about the very important issue of the deplorable human rights situations in North Korea and our strategy for addressing it. The United States has …

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• Published on October 25, 2016 - 21:51 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-16-096. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: December 19, 2016 A. Project Description The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights …

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• Published on October 25, 2016 - 21:51 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-16-097. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: December 19, 2016 A. Project Description The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights …

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• Published on October 25, 2016 - 20:07 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-17-029. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: December 16, 2016 A. Project Description The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights …

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• Published on October 25, 2016 - 19:40 GMT

  

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

  This is the announcement of funding opportunity number, DRLA-DRLAQM-17-031 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: December 21, 2016 A. Project Description The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights …

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• Published on October 25, 2016 - 19:40 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-17-030. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: December 12, 2016 A. Project Description The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights …

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• Published on October 24, 2016 - 21:52 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Under Secretary Sewall Travels to Nigeria, Chad, and Cameroon

  Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Sarah Sewall will travel to Nigeria, Chad, and Cameroon October 25 - November 3, 2016. The trip will focus on a range of issues related to civilian security, with an emphasis on the fight …

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• Published on October 23, 2016 - 16:25 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Ambassador Saperstein Travel to Indonesia and Malaysia

  Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom David Saperstein will travel to Indonesia and Malaysia, from October 24 to November 3, to discuss religious freedom with government officials, civil society representatives, and a range of leaders …

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• Published on October 21, 2016 - 23:23 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: U.S. Department of State Collaborates With Americas Society/Council of the Americas To Launch ...

  The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs and Americas Society/Council of the Americas (AS/COA) will convene on Monday, October 24 in Washington, DC to launch the 2016 Social Inclusion Index. Participants will include Mari Carmen …

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• Published on October 21, 2016 - 19:40 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-17-032 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: December 22, 2016 A. Project Description The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human …

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• Published on October 21, 2016 - 16:25 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Beyond Autocrats and Islamists: The Future of Arab Reform

  As prepared for delivery First I’d like to thank Dave Pollock, David Schenker, and all of the non-Davids who helped organize this conference and invited me to speak here today. I would also like to thank WINEP for hosting this event and focusing us on the …

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• Published on October 19, 2016 - 20:36 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: 43rd OIC Council of Foreign Ministers

  (As Prepared) Your Excellency Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov, Your Excellency OIC Secretary General Iyad Amin Madani, Honorable Ministers and Heads of Delegation, Ladies and Gentlemen, Assalamualaikum. The United States expresses its sincere …

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• Published on October 19, 2016 - 18:01 GMT

  

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

  This is the announcement of funding opportunity number, DRLA-DRLAQM-17-027. Application Deadline: November 18, 2016 I. Requested Statements of Interest Objectives The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces a Request for Statements of …

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• Published on October 15, 2016 - 17:34 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Assistant Secretary Malinowski and Coordinator Painter Travel to Costa Rica for the Freedom ...

  Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Tom Malinowski and Coordinator for Cyber Issues Christopher Painter will travel to Costa Rica October 15 to 18. Assistant Secretary Malinowski will lead the U.S. delegation to the fifth Freedom …

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• Published on October 14, 2016 - 22:57 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Acting Special Envoy Arsalan Suleman Travels to Uzbekistan

  Acting Special Envoy to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Arsalan Suleman will travel to Uzbekistan from October 17-22. During his trip, he will attend the 43rd session of the Council of OIC Foreign Ministers in Tashkent. While in Uzbekistan, …

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• Published on October 14, 2016 - 22:57 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Special Envoy Shaarik Zafar Travels to Nigeria

  Special Representative to Muslim Communities Shaarik Zafar will conduct his first official trip to sub-Saharan Africa from October 17-19, traveling to Kano and Abuja, Nigeria. During his trip, he will meet with government officials and representatives from …

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• Published on October 14, 2016 - 21:25 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Joint Statement on Australia-United States Dialogue in Support of the Human Rights of LGBTI ...

  Today in Sydney, representatives of Australia and the United States held their first joint dialogue on advancing the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people. The dialogue occurred alongside the Pacific LGBTI Youth …

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• Published on October 14, 2016 - 15:50 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Religion and Conflict: A View from the State Department

  (As Prepared) Dr. Linell Cady (Director of the Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict and the Dean’s Distinguished Professor of Religious Studies), Dr. John Carlson (Associate Director of the Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict), and …

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• Published on October 14, 2016 - 15:50 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Islamic Relief Partnership Gala

  Assalamualaikum. Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen, what a beautiful evening. Congratulations to Islamic Relief USA (or IRUSA) for hosting this first ever Partnership Gala. And congratulations to Mark Brinkmoeller for receiving tonight’s honor. Mark is a …

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