The United States congratulates the people of Bhutan on their successful July 13 general election, and welcomes Bhutan’s continued democratic progress following its first national elections in 2008. The United States looks forward to working with the new …
Chairman Smith, Chairman Ros-Lehtinen, and members of the subcommittee, thank you for inviting me to discuss the situation for minorities in Syria. Syria is comprised of a rich myriad of religious and ethnic groups. Syria’s population is approximately 22.5 …
As prepared Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Bass, Members of the committee: Good morning. Thank you for the invitation to testify about the 2013 Trafficking in Persons Report, and thank you for your concern and leadership in our country’s effort to combat …
On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I join the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina today in honoring the memory of those lost in the horrific act of genocide in Srebrenica in July 1995, which stole the lives of over 8,000 innocent people. As …
We come here for a solemn occasion. Tomorrow at the Potocari memorial, we will pay our respects to the more than 8,000 victims killed in the Srebrenica genocide 18 years ago, to their families, and to those who survived the genocide. But it is also a time …
Secretary of State John Kerry and Acting Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Uzra Zeya attended the Asia Civil Society Strategic Dialogue on July 2 with activists from Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Burma, …
“As Secretary, I join with my colleagues at our embassies, consulates and USAID missions around the world in saying no matter where you are and no matter who you love, we stand with you.” -- Secretary of State John Kerry The U.S. Department of State …
Good afternoon. It is truly an honor to join all of you to present the 2012 Human Rights Defender Award to the Hammurabi Human Rights Organization. The Arab Awakening reminds us that no leaderships, and no governments, are exempt from their obligation to …
Acting Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Uzra Zeya is traveling to Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, from July 1-2, 2013. Acting Assistant Secretary Zeya will join Secretary of State John Kerry in participating in the …
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Request for Proposals: Programs in Iraq for Media Reform and the High Commission for Human Rights Department of State Public Notice Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Proposals: Democracy, …
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Request for Proposals: Programs in Iraq for Youth Engagement and for Capacity Building of Service Providers Addressing Gender Based Violence Department of State Public Notice Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights …
Dr. Tomicah Tillemann, Senior Adviser to the Secretary of State for Civil Society and Emerging Democracies, will travel to San Salvador, El Salvador June 27-28, 2013. Dr. Tillemann will represent the United States at the Ninth Meeting of the Governing …
The U.S. Department of State applauds the Supreme Court’s decision striking down an unjust and discriminatory law and increasing freedom and equality for LGBT Americans. As a Senator, I voted against DOMA in 1996 and argued that it was unconstitutional. As …
Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to discuss the situation in Ethiopia since the death in August 2012 of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi. Post-Meles Ethiopia presents the United States with a significant opportunity to …
On June 19 and June 21, two groups of Camp Hurriya residents, 27 in total, were permanently relocated to Albania. This was the third of a series of movements planned under the terms of a generous humanitarian offer by the Government of Albania to accept …
“For … refugees, social, economic and legal integration in their country of asylum not only provides opportunities for them to begin rebuilding their lives, but also for the contribution of their knowledge, talents and skills to be fully realized.” – …
Thank you for joining us this afternoon to both learn about and experience the Lost Music of the Holocaust. On behalf of the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, welcome to today’s event. I’d particularly like to welcome the Holocaust survivors in …
Question: Secretary Kerry announced in his remarks today that the United States is doubling aid to UNHCR. What is this funding specifically for, and does it include any funding for Syria, either new or previously announced? Answer: Today Secretary Kerry …
Funding Opportunity Number: PRM-PRMOAPEU-13-003 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.520 - Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Europe Announcement issuance date: Thursday, June 20, 2013 Proposal submission deadline: Thursday, …
Thank you. Thank you very, very much. I really appreciate the opportunity to be here. I apologize for being a moment late. I just came from the Hill, where I was testifying on the subject of Syria, where we obviously have an enormous impact in terms of …
