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Published on June 20, 2014 - 17:59 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Remarks at the Release of the 2014 Trafficking in Persons Report

SECRETARY KERRY: Ambassador Lou CdeBaca, thank you very, very much. Thank you for your leadership, primarily. You’re a visionary on this and a relentless advocate on behalf of human rights. We are all deeply grateful to you for your leadership. And Sarah …

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Published on June 20, 2014 - 16:16 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Commemorating World Refugee Day

World Refugee Day is more than a moment marked on a calendar. It is a time to honor the strength and resilience of refugees around the world and renew our determination to support them as they rebuild their lives and communities. The United Nations High …

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Published on June 20, 2014 - 16:16 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Briefing on the Trafficking in Persons Report 2014

MR. RATHKE: Okay. Thank you, operator. I’m Jeff Rathke, director of the Press Office here at the State Department. And today we’re doing a call with Ambassador Luis CdeBaca, who is Ambassador-At-Large to Combat Trafficking in Persons. So today’s call will …

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Published on June 20, 2014 - 03:12 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Remarks at GLIFAA Pride Event

SECRETARY KERRY: Robyn, thank you very, very much. Thank you to all of you. Welcome to this celebration of pride here at State, and I’m very, very honored to have a chance to be able to talk with everybody. And thank you especially for putting up with my …

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Published on June 18, 2014 - 23:10 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Secretary Kerry Hosts the 2014 Trafficking in Persons Report Launch Ceremony

Secretary of State John Kerry will unveil the 2014 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report at 9 a.m. on Friday, June 20, at the U.S. Department of State. As required by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA), the TIP Report assesses government efforts …

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Published on June 18, 2014 - 00:00 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Pride at State: Secretary Kerry To Speak at State Department Pride Month Event

Secretary of State John Kerry will deliver remarks at the Department of State’s Pride at State event on Thursday, June 19 at 3:30 p.m. Following his remarks, Russian-American LGBT activist and author Masha Gessen will discuss human rights issues facing …

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Published on June 13, 2014 - 18:36 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Remarks at The Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict

SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you very much. William, thank you very, very much. Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests all, and particularly my colleagues in government, I know that we all share – I must say I’ve been listening for a little while and able to …

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Published on June 13, 2014 - 18:36 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Joint Press Availability With United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Hague and UNHCR Special Envoy ...

FOREIGN SECRETARY HAGUE: Well, thank you very much. Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for coming to this, the concluding press conference of the Summit on Ending Sexual Violence in Conflict. As you know, I’ve been co-chairing this this …

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Published on June 13, 2014 - 01:27 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Detentions of Activists in Cuba

We have seen reports of the latest arbitrary detentions by Cuban authorities of dozens of civil society members and activists, including prominent pro-democracy activist Jorge Luis Garcia Perez, also known as “Antunez,” his wife, Yris Perez Aguilera, …

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Published on June 12, 2014 - 22:07 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: World Day Against Child Labor

The International Labor Organization has declared June 12, World Day Against Child Labor. As a father and grandfather, I know there is no feeling like any other than to hold your child or grandchild for the first time. No parent should ever have to look at …

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Published on June 12, 2014 - 11:52 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: The Security, Economic and Human Rights Dimensions of U.S.-Azerbaijan Relations

As prepared Mr. Chairman, Members of the Commission, thank you for inviting me to speak to you today about our bilateral relationship with Azerbaijan. I would also like to thank you for the Commission’s strong efforts to promote the principles of the …

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Published on June 11, 2014 - 18:39 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: U.S.-Azerbaijan Relations: The Democracy and Human Rights Dimension

Mr. Chairman, Members of the Commission, thank you for inviting me to speak to you today about the democracy and human rights dimension of U.S.-Azerbaijan relations in advance of your visit to Baku later this month for the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly …

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Published on June 9, 2014 - 15:55 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: FY 2014 Funding Opportunity Announcement for Proposals for the Safe from the Start Initiative ...

Funding Opportunity Number: PRM-PRMOAPGL-14-005-049606 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.522 - Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Strategic Global Priorities Announcement issuance date: Friday, June 6, 2014 Proposal submission …

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Published on June 7, 2014 - 01:13 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Detention of Human Rights Lawyer and Journalist in Swaziland

The United States is deeply concerned by the continued detention of human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko and journalist Bheki Makhubu in the Kingdom of Swaziland. Maseko and Makhubu were first arrested in March and are being held on charges of contempt of …

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Published on June 6, 2014 - 22:38 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: FY 2014 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees and IDPs in ...

Funding Opportunity Number: PRM-PRMOAPEU-14-002-049587 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.520 - Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Europe Announcement issuance date: Thursday, June 5, 2014 Proposal submission deadline: Monday, …

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Published on June 6, 2014 - 12:50 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Press Availability in Beirut, Lebanon

SECRETARY KERRY: Well, good afternoon, everybody. Thank you very much for waiting for a few minutes. It’s a great pleasure for me to be back in Beirut. I’ve been here many times before, unfortunately never with enough time to stay and enjoy the beauty of …

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Published on June 6, 2014 - 12:50 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Remarks at Tiananmen Square 25th Anniversary Event

On behalf of the Department, I would like to thank Dr. He for speaking to us today on the 25th anniversary of the Chinese government’s violent suppression of protests in and around Tiananmen Square. Dr. He is an expert on the events of June 4, 1989, and …

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Published on June 6, 2014 - 12:50 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: 25 Years Later, Tiananmen Square Still Colors U.S.-China Relations

Twenty-five years ago, it was possible to believe that the contest between democratic and authoritarian ideas of how societies should be organized was ending. East Germans breached their wall; Chileans voted to end the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet; and …

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Published on June 3, 2014 - 16:33 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: FY 2014 Funding Opportunity Announcement for Global Innovation Programs to Help the ...

Funding Opportunity Number: PRM-PRMOAPGL-15-001-049571 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.522 - Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Strategic Global Priorities Announcement issuance date: Monday, June 2, 2014 Proposal submission …

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Published on June 3, 2014 - 15:07 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Internet Freedom Annual Program Statement

Funding Opportunity Title: DRL Internet Freedom Annual Program Statement Funding Opportunity Number: DRLA-DRLAQM-13-099 CFDA Number: 19.345 Federal Agency Contact: Global Programs Office: Internet Freedom Email: IFRFP@state.gov I. Funding Opportunity …

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