Department of State Press Releases

• Published on March 21, 2014 - 15:24 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Remarks at the Launch of the Gender-Based Violence Emergency Response and Protection Initiative

  Good afternoon. Thank you, Uzra, for those kind words, and for your extraordinary service. I am honored to join so many remarkable people from so many corners of the globe for today’s launch of the Gender-Based Violence Emergency Response and Protection …

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• Published on March 20, 2014 - 01:01 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Launch of Gender-Based Violence Emergency Response and Protection Initiative: New DRL ...

  Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Sarah Sewall launched the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor’s (DRL) Gender-Based Violence Emergency Response and Protection Initiative (GBV Initiative) today at the Department of …

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• Published on March 18, 2014 - 01:32 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Launch of Gender-Based Violence Emergency Response and Protection Initiative

  Acting Assistant Secretary Uzra Zeya for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor will launch the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Emergency Response and Protection Initiative on March 20, 2014, at the Department of State. This first of its kind, global emergency …

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• Published on March 18, 2014 - 01:31 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Remarks at the Human Rights Campaign Equality Convention and Board Meeting

  I’m so honored to be here and I’d like to thank Chad and the Human Rights Campaign for the invitation to speak today. I’d like to welcome Caitlin back from her inspiring trip to Russia, where she represented the American people with pride and dignity, and …

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• Published on March 13, 2014 - 19:54 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Remarks at the 58th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women

  Thank you for the opportunity to speak on behalf of the United States on the occasion of the 58th session of the Commission on the Status of Women. Today I stand before you to reaffirm the commitment of the United States to the full and effective …

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• Published on March 13, 2014 - 19:53 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: U.S. Concern About Venezuelan Government's Response to Ongoing Protests

  The United States remains deeply concerned by the government’s response to the ongoing protests in Venezuela. The government’s arbitrary detention and excessive use of force against protesters and journalists, lack of due process, and the shutdown of …

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• Published on March 12, 2014 - 22:33 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Increased U.S. Cooperation with Ukraine

  Ukraine is facing a moment of historic challenge and historic opportunity. In the coming months, the Government of Ukraine will need to take steps to restore economic stability and to conduct free, fair, and inclusive presidential elections to allow the …

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• Published on March 10, 2014 - 18:17 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: FY 2015 Funding Opportunity Announcement for Proposals for the Resettlement Support Center (RSC)...

  Funding Opportunity Number: PRM-PRMOPERR-15-001-049220 / PRM-PRMOPERR-15-001 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.018 - Resettlement Support Centers (RSCs) for U.S. Refugee Resettlement Announcement issuance date: March 6, 2014 Proposal …

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• Published on March 8, 2014 - 03:16 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Verdict in the Germain Katanga Trial at the International Criminal Court

  Today, the Trial Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) convicted Germain Katanga, the commander of the Force de Résistance Patriotique en Ituri (FRPI) militia, for his responsibility for war crimes and crimes against humanity during a brutal …

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• Published on March 8, 2014 - 00:19 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Conviction of Malaysian Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim

  The United States has followed the trial of Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim closely. The Court of Appeal overturned his acquittal by the High Court on March 7. Mr. Anwar was sentenced to five years in prison, and the court released him on bail …

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• Published on March 7, 2014 - 19:54 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Request for Proposals: Transitional Justice Global ...

  Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Request for Proposals: Transitional Justice Global Initiative Department of State Public Notice Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Request for Proposals: Transitional Justice Global Initiative PLEASE …

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• Published on March 6, 2014 - 00:17 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Remarks After Meeting of International Support Group on Lebanon

  SECRETARY KERRY: Well, good evening everybody. Thank you very much. I know you’ve all been extremely patient and it’s been a long day. First of all, I want to thank Foreign Minister Fabius and the French Government for a tremendous job of hosting the …

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• Published on March 5, 2014 - 20:59 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Atrocity Prevention is a Core National Security Interest for the United States

  (As delivered)   High-Level Dialogue With Relevant United Nations Entities on the Promotion of Preventative Approaches Within the UN System   I would like to focus my comments on an immense aspect of prevention with which the United States has long been …

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• Published on March 5, 2014 - 20:59 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Protection and Promotion of the Human Rights of Migrants

  Thank you, Mr. President. The United States has long welcomed immigrants. Many Americans have immigrant ancestors in their recent past. The United States takes in 20% of the world’s immigrants, and currently 12% of our population is foreign-born. More …

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• Published on March 5, 2014 - 20:59 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Remarks at the 25th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council

  (As delivered)   Mr. President, Excellencies, five years ago — with a deep commitment to the promotion of human rights and considerable concern over how this Human Rights Council was functioning — the United States government pledged to work with countries …

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• Published on March 5, 2014 - 01:01 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Special Envoy Feingold's Travel to Europe, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo

  Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region of Africa and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (D.R.C.) Russell D. Feingold will travel to London and The Hague this week to meet with donor partners, including with the Great Lakes Contact Group. He intends to …

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• Published on March 4, 2014 - 20:42 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Remarks at a Solo Press Availability

  SECRETARY KERRY:  Good afternoon, everybody.  Let me say, first of all, how incredibly moving it was to walk down Institutska Street and to have a chance to be able to pay my respects on behalf of President Obama and the American people at the site of last …

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• Published on March 4, 2014 - 20:42 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: FY 2014 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees in South Sudan

  Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.517 - Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa Announcement issuance date: Tuesday, March 4, 2014 Proposal submission deadline: Thursday, April 3, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. noon EDT. Proposals …

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• Published on March 4, 2014 - 17:55 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: FY 2014 Funding Opportunity Announcement for Proposals To Lead a Strategic Visioning Process ...

  Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.522 - Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Strategic Global Priorities Announcement issuance date: Friday, February 28, 2014 Proposal submission deadline: Friday, March 21, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. …

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• Published on February 28, 2014 - 00:09 GMT

  Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Department of State To Host Facebook Q&A on Human Rights

  The U.S. Department of State will host a Facebook QA on human rights with Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Uzra Zeya on Friday, February 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST. On February 27, 2014, Secretary Kerry …

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