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Published on November 22, 2013 - 23:22 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: State Department Officials Meet With International Press Freedom Award Winners

On Thursday, November 21, the State Department hosted journalists Janet Hinostroza of Ecuador and Nedim Sener of Turkey – two of the four winners of this year’s International Press Freedom Awards, chosen by the independent non-governmental organization …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on November 21, 2013 - 19:59 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Well, thank you. Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member Corker and members of the committee, thanks very, very much for welcoming me here to talk about the Disabilities Treaty, which I’m very anxious to do. I’m mindful of the comments of the Ranking Member just …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on November 20, 2013 - 20:36 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Transgender Day of Remembrance

The State Department joins people around the world in marking Transgender Day of Remembrance, honoring the memory of lives lost to violence provoked by fear and hatred of transgender and gender non-conforming people. We have made tremendous progress in …

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Published on November 20, 2013 - 20:36 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: LiveAtState Virtual Town Hall: Disabilities Treaty

Co-Anchor and Managing Editor of PBS NewsHour Judy Woodruff hosts a discussion with Special Advisor for International Disability Rights Judith Heumann and the Honorable Patrick Murphy. MS. WOODRUFF: Hello, and welcome to the State Department’s first …

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Published on November 16, 2013 - 02:34 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Fourth Anniversary of Magnitskiy's Death

We honor the memory of Russian lawyer Sergey Magnitskiy, who died November 16, 2009 in a Moscow prison after making corruption allegations against Russian officials. Despite widely publicized, credible evidence of criminal conduct resulting in Magnitskiy’s …

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Published on November 15, 2013 - 23:30 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Initial Planning Meeting for the Global Fund for Community Engagement and Resilience

The Government of Switzerland hosted the initial planning meeting to develop the Global Fund for Community Engagement and Resilience, November 14–15. The Fund will mobilize public and private sector resources to support local, community-based efforts to …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on November 15, 2013 - 20:23 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Remarks at Human Rights Defenders Award Ceremony for Ms. Hanadi Zahlout

Thank you very much, Uzra. Good morning. It is a privilege to be with all of you to honor a truly remarkable, courageous, and inspirational defender of human rights, Ms. Hanadi Zahlout. Every year we recognize those who protect and promote human rights in …

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Published on November 15, 2013 - 20:23 GMT

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

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.517 - Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa Announcement issuance date: Thursday, November 14, 2013 Proposal submission deadline: Friday, December 13, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) EST. …

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Published on November 15, 2013 - 20:23 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Humanitarian Assistance and the Syria Crisis

Thank you, Henri for that kind introduction. I want to thank you for holding this workshop and bringing attention to the escalating crisis in Syria. Events like this one are a critical part of the effort to raise awareness about the tragic and horrific …

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Published on November 15, 2013 - 17:19 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Closing Remarks at the Third International Family Planning Conference

Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, Thank you for that kind introduction, and my thanks to the organizers of the Third International Family Planning Conference – including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Federal Ministry of Health …

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Published on November 14, 2013 - 21:08 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: 2012 Human Rights Defenders Award Ceremony for Hanadi Zahlout

Deputy Secretary of State William J. Burns will present the 2012 Human Rights Defenders Award to Ms. Hanadi Zahlout on Friday, November 15, 2013, at 10 a.m. in the Treaty Room at the U.S. Department of State. Ms. Zahlout has fought for freedom of …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on November 14, 2013 - 02:22 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Secretary Kerry To Deliver Remarks at the "Advancing Afghan Women: Promoting Peace and Progress ...

Secretary of State John Kerry, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, and former First Lady Laura Bush will share the stage at Georgetown University at 10 a.m. on November 15 for a symposium addressing opportunities and solutions for sustaining …

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Published on November 13, 2013 - 23:59 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Background Briefing on U.S. Assistance to the Philippines

MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for joining us for today’s call on U.S. assistance to the Philippines. A reminder that this call is on background with all attribution to Senior Administration Officials. For your information only, then, I’d …

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Published on November 13, 2013 - 21:21 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Video Remarks on Third International Conference on Family Planning

Good afternoon. I’d like to welcome the thousands of you from governments around the world, NGOs, public and private organizations, and elsewhere, who are taking part in the third biennial International Family Planning Conference. I’m really sorry that I …

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Published on November 8, 2013 - 22:23 GMT

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

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.517 Announcement Issuance Date: Thursday, November 7, 2013 Proposal submission deadline: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. EST (noon Washington, DC time). Proposals submitted after this …

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Published on November 8, 2013 - 22:22 GMT

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

Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Request for Proposals: Democracy, Human Rights, and Rule of Law in Europe and Eurasia (Azerbaijan, Moldova and Turkey) Department of State Public Notice Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for …

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Published on November 7, 2013 - 21:05 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Presidential Elections in Tajikistan

The United States concurs with the preliminary assessment of the elections released in Dushanbe by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) Election Observation Mission. …

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Published on November 5, 2013 - 22:21 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Op-Ed: Disabilities Treaty Breaks Down Borders for Vets

Patrick Murphy is a retired Army captain and Iraq War veteran who served in the U.S. House of Representatives as a Pennsylvania Democrat. He is working for the Department of State in support of efforts to secure ratification of the Disabilities Treaty. …

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Published on October 28, 2013 - 23:13 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: U.S. Department of State's EMPOWER Conference on International Disability Inclusion

On Thursday, October 31, Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Evan M. Ryan and Special Advisor for International Disability Rights Judith E. Heumann will host leaders from 57 organizations participating in the EMPOWER …

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Published on October 28, 2013 - 16:43 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Opening Ceremonies of the Department of State Model UN Conference

Thank you, Shelly for that wonderful introduction, and also to Congressman Davis for allowing me to speak at this illustrious event. I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak with all of you this afternoon. Model UN is an excellent way for students …

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