US Mission Geneva

Scott initially intended for the lamps to be used in commercial buildings or aircraft. Then he read The Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid and shifted his approach. The book by C.K. Prahalad describes the commercial opportunities offered by the 2.5 billion people in the world who live on less than $2.50 per day.

President Obama vowed to pursue ratification and entry into force of the CTBT in his speech in Prague. In so doing the United States is once again taking a leading role in supporting a test ban treaty just as it had when discussions first began more than 50 years ago.

This $51.5 million contribution will support the voluntary return and reintegration of refugees and internally displaced persons within Iraq through activities such as home rehabilitation, repair of water and sanitation systems, employment services and Protection Assistance Centers, in collaboration with the Iraqi Ministry of Displacement and Migration.

The United States commends Greece for its demonstrated commitment to human rights. Despite facing severe economic challenges, Greece has diligently attempted to address an overwhelming influx of undocumented migrants.

Some 3 billion people live in homes where food is cooked on stoves or over fires burning fuels like wood, dung, charcoal, or agricultural waste. These fuels produce toxic fumes, and in poorly
ventilated homes, the mix of chemicals can reach 200 times the level that the EPA considers safe to breathe.

U.S. diplomats overseeing human rights and Middle East policy say their work in supporting the pro-democracy movement in the Arab world is pragmatic as well as principled.

Secretary Clinton reinforced the need to focus on short-term needs while maximizing the impact of our long-term efforts in agriculture development even as recent FAO Food Price Index indicated global food prices are at an all time high.

The U.S. contributions will include $6.5 million in support for the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and $2 million for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to provide humanitarian assistance to Ivoirians displaced inside Cote d’Ivoire and to Ivoirian refugees in the region.

We remain concerned about several human rights issues, including lengthy pretrial detention, government corruption, and violence and discrimination against women.