The next session of the annual U.S.-China Human Rights Dialogue will be held August 13-14 in Washington, D.C. Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Tom Malinowski and Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Department of International …
This is the initial announcement of this funding opportunity, DRLA-DRLAQM-16-002. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: September 21, 2015 at 11:30PM A. Project Description The U.S. Department of State Bureau of …
This is the initial announcement of this funding opportunity, DRLA-DRLAQM-16-003 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: October 7, 2015 at 11:30PM A. Project Description The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Democracy, …
Public Notice Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Statements of Interest: DRL FY15 Internet Freedom Annual Program Statement DRLA-DRLAQM-16-007 I. Requested Statements of Interest Objectives The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and …
Public Notice Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Statements of Interest: CHINA PROGRAMS I. Requested Statements of Interest Objectives The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces a Request for Statements of Interest …
On July 22, the 27-member Governing Council of the Community of Democracies (CD) unanimously endorsed the United States to serve as president of the CD for the 2015-2017 term. The United States welcomes the opportunity to lead this important organization, …
MR KIRBY: Good morning, everybody. Thanks for coming this morning as we roll out the Trafficking in Persons Report this morning. Under Secretary of State Sarah Sewall, Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, will be presenting …
The U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce the winners of the 2014 Human Rights Awards. Michael Honigstein and Michael Ervin are the recipients of the Human Rights and Democracy Achievement Award, while Azimjon Askarov of Kyrgyzstan and Foro Penal …
Over the last few days we have noted with growing alarm reports that Chinese public security forces have systematically detained individuals who share the common attribute of peacefully defending the rights of others, including those who lawfully challenge …
The United States is deeply concerned by reports that fighting has broken out in several areas of Burundi and by recently broadcast remarks by Burundians threatening to use force against the Government of Burundi. We urge all parties in Burundi to commit …
Let me begin by thanking the Government of Kazakhstan for hosting this important conference and for your hospitality last night, and also thanking my fellow panelists for sharing your time and insights. I'd like to take as my point of departure a few …
In light of Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza’s continued efforts to violate the Arusha Agreement, seek a third term and press ahead with electoral dates absent the conditions necessary for credible elections, the United States is placing on hold …
Introduction Co-Chairman Pitts, Co-Chairman McGovern, it is an honor to be here to speak with you today on the human rights situation in Central Asia. I assumed my current position three weeks ago, having come most recently from the U.S. Mission to the …
On June 25, 2015, Secretary Kerry submitted the 2014 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices (commonly known as the Human Rights Reports) to the U.S. Congress. The reports, now in their 39th year, are available at State.gov/humanrightsreports and …
SECRETARY KERRY: Good to see everybody. Well, thank you very much for being here as we release our Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2014. And I want to begin particularly by thanking Tom Malinowski and his entire team. It’s a great team effort …
Thank you and good morning, Deputy President Ruto, Cabinet Secretary Nkaisserry, Ambassador Juma, distinguished guests. I am honored to lead the U.S. delegation to the East African regional CVE Summit and am happy to see so many partners gathered here in …
MP3 audio file MODERATOR: Greetings to everyone from the U.S. Department of State’s Office of International Media Engagement. I would like to welcome our callers who have dialed in from across the Asia Pacific region. Today, we are joined by Judy Heumann, …
Public Notice Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Proposals: Democracy, Human Rights and Rule of Law in Sri Lanka. I. Requested Proposal Program Objectives The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces a Request for …
The U.S. Government is deeply concerned by the June 16 conviction and sentencing by a Bahraini court of Shaikh Ali Salman, the Secretary General of al Wifaq. As we have consistently said, opposition parties that peacefully voice criticism of the government …
David Saperstein, Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom (IRF), traveled to Brussels June 14-16 and will travel to London from June 16-19, 2015. In Brussels, Ambassador Saperstein took part in the launch of the International Contact Group …
