Department of State Press Releases

• Published on October 14, 2016 - 00:49 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Assistant Secretary Malinowski and Acting Assistant Secretary Aponte Travel to Cuba

  Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Tom Malinowski and Acting Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Mari Carmen Aponte will travel to Havana, Cuba, October 13-15, to co-chair the U.S. delegation for the U.S …

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• Published on October 13, 2016 - 15:44 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Keynote Remarks at LGBTI Pacific Youth Forum Dinner

  We recognize the traditional owners of this land. We pay our respects to elders past and present. To echo Geena, you are a good looking crowd this evening! And thank you Geena for that warm introduction. Geena, you are a true and remarkable leader in …

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• Published on October 12, 2016 - 15:41 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-17-022. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: Monday, December 19, 2016 A. Project Description The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human …

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• Published on October 7, 2016 - 22:36 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Remarks at the Syrian Justice and Accountability Centre & Syria Survivors of Torture ...

  Thanks Ambassador Schuwer; it’s great to be with you again. This is my second event at the Dutch Embassy in less than a month, and it’s testament to your leadership in focusing the diplomatic community on some of the most pressing issues concerning …

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• Published on October 5, 2016 - 00:26 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Fact Sheet: Key Outcomes of U.S. Priorities at the UN Human Rights Council's 33rd Session

  Although the United States is not a voting member of the UN Human Rights Council this year – taking a mandatory year off, while standing for election on October 28 for the 2017-2019 term – it is sustaining robust engagement in the Council and working with …

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• Published on October 3, 2016 - 21:49 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Special Envoy Berry Travels to Hong Kong and Sydney, Australia

  Special Envoy for the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBTI) Persons Randy Berry will travel to Hong Kong from October 5 to 7. During his visit he will meet with civil society organizations, legislators, businesses, and …

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• Published on September 30, 2016 - 21:09 GMT

  

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

  This is the announcement of DRLA-DRLAQM-17-017 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: Friday, December 2, 2016 A. Project Description The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) …

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• Published on September 30, 2016 - 21:09 GMT

  

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

  This is the announcement of DRLA-DRLAQM-17-018 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: Friday, December 2, 2016 A. Project Description The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) …

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• Published on September 30, 2016 - 19:06 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-17-020. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: December 1, 2016 A. Project Description The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights …

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• Published on September 28, 2016 - 23:57 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-17-016 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: November 30, 2016 A. Project Description The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights …

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• Published on September 28, 2016 - 23:56 GMT

  

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

  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 …

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• Published on September 23, 2016 - 19:47 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Remarks at "CVE Reimagined: Youth and Governments Unite Against Violent Extremism"

  Hello! This looks so different than the rooms I’ve been spending the last several days in. It’s great to see you all. Thank you for being here. And thank you to my wonderful colleagues from the State Department and the Search for Common Ground for bringing …

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• Published on September 23, 2016 - 16:22 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Remarks at the 9th Annual Ministerial on the Responsibility to Protect

  Good afternoon. Thank you to the governments of Rwanda, Italy, and the Netherlands for hosting today’s gathering, and to the Global Center for the Responsibility to Protect, which has been a tireless advocate for issues of civilian protection. When I began …

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• Published on September 23, 2016 - 00:23 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Announcement of Venezuelan Recall Referendum Timeline

  The United States is troubled by yesterday’s announcement by the Venezuelan National Electoral Council that its recall referendum process might not be completed until 2017. This decision, continuing media restrictions and other actions to weaken the …

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• Published on September 22, 2016 - 18:22 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Remarks at UN General Assembly Side Event on "Challenging the Stigma of Sexual Violence: The ...

  (As Prepared for Delivery) Thank you Baroness Anelay and Special Representative Bangura for your leadership in focusing the international community on this pressing issue. Stigma from sexual violence casts a shadow over both survivors and society. …

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• Published on September 21, 2016 - 18:27 GMT

  

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

  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 …

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• Published on September 20, 2016 - 14:12 GMT

  

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

  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 …

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• Published on September 19, 2016 - 23:23 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Remarks at an Event on "The Fight Against Impunity: Bringing Da'esh to Justice"

  Thank you to the governments of Iraq, Belgium, and the United Kingdom for focusing us on this profoundly important issue. And thank you Ms. Murad for the courage to share your account. It reminds us that justice for Da’esh’s crimes is no abstraction; it is …

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• Published on September 19, 2016 - 20:12 GMT

  

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

  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 …

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• Published on September 19, 2016 - 16:46 GMT

  

  Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: U.S. Remarks at the OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting 2016 Opening Plenary

  Mr. Chairman, Distinguished Government and Civil Society Representatives, My name is Tom Malinowski, and I am the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor. Forty-one years ago, the Helsinki Final Act enshrined the principle …

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