U.S. Support for Human Rights Defenders
Protecting and supporting human rights defenders is a key priority of U.S. foreign policy.
Read More» 1,000th Day of Arbitrary Detention of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor in China
Statement from Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the 1,000th Day of Arbitrary Detention of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor in China
Read More» Secretary Blinken’s Call with Canadian Foreign Minister Garneau
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke yesterday with Canadian Foreign Minister Marc Garneau about Afghanistan and the continued efforts to ensure safe passage for those who wish to leave Afghanistan.
Read More» Secretary Blinken’s Videoconference with G7 Foreign Ministers and the High Representative of the European Union on Afghanistan
All leaders underscored the imperative of safe passage for those who wish to leave Afghanistan and the need for an inclusive political resolution that protects the fundamental human rights of all Afghans.
Read More» U.S.-EU-Canada: Joint Statement on Venezuela
We remain deeply concerned about the ongoing crisis in Venezuela and its regional and global impact.
Read More» G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement on Belarus
The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union.
Read More» PRC Sanctions on U.S. Officials
Beijing’s attempts to intimidate and silence those speaking out for human rights and fundamental freedoms only contribute to the growing international scrutiny of the ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang.
Read More» Promoting Accountability for Human Rights Abuse with Our Partners
Today, the United States, in unity with our partners, is imposing sanctions under the Global Magnitsky sanctions program in response to serious human rights abuse against members of ethnic and religious minority groups in Xinjiang.
Read More» Statement by U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Katherine Brucker on International Human Rights Day
December 10th marks International Human Rights Day and two years since the arbitrary and unjustified detention of Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor by Chinese authorities.
Read More» Joint Statement on the Erosion of Rights in Hong Kong
We express deep concern at Beijing’s imposition of the new National Security Law, which is eroding the Hong Kong people’s fundamental rights and liberties.
Read More» The United States, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom Co-Sponsor UNGA Side Event on “The Human Rights Crisis in Xinjiang”
Today, the United States co-sponsored with Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom a panel discussion on “The Human Rights Crisis in Xinjiang” on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly.
Read More» Canada Joins the Global Equality Fund
The United States and Canada will continue to work to ensure that all people – including LGBTI people – can live in dignity, freedom, and equality.
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC November 25, 2016 On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the United States reaffirms our belief that gender-based violence is never acceptable, that women and girls have the right to live free from violence, and that countries are stronger when homes, neighborhoods, and communities …
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Ambassador Heyman Addresses Embassy Dialogue on Human Trafficking
“It is imperative that we continue to come together in fora like this, within our own governments, and with our colleagues at the municipal, state, and provincial levels to consider how we can most effectively combat human trafficking. “
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President’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons
We’ve been making steady progress to drawing attention to the crime of trafficking, we’re mobilizing resources unprecedented to fight it, and obviously, I hope everybody here will make sure that we’ll make the efforts necessary to make further gains and build on the past successes. Read Secretary Kerry’s remarks at the annual meeting of the President’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (PITF) on state.gov !
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Celebrating Ottawa Capital Pride 2016!
Ottawa’s local weather service will tell you it rained on this weekend’s downtown Pride parade, but onlookers will attest there was not a dampened spirit in sight as the city’s LGBTI community and supporters turned out with great enthusiasm to celebrate Ottawa Capital Pride 2016 ! Gamely leading the parade through varying intensities of precipitation were Ottawa Capital Pride’s …
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Co-Hosts for President Obama’s Leaders’ Summit on Refugees
On September 20, President Obama will host a Leader’s Summit on Refugees on the margins of the 71st session of the UN General Assembly.
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LGBT Pride Month
There remains much work to do to extend the promise of our country to every American, but because of the acts of courage of the millions who came out and spoke out to demand justice and of those who quietly toiled and pushed for progress, our Nation has made great strides in recognizing what these …
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Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2015
“In the arena of human rights, every government – every government – has the ability to improve, including the United States. “
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International Women’s Day
“Today, on International Women’s Day, we recommit ourselves to achieving a world in which every woman and girl enjoys the full range of rights and freedoms that is her birthright.”
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