U.S. Marks More than 20 Years of Aid to Former Soviet Republics
After the Soviet Union was dissolved in late 1991, the United States responded to the creation of newly independent states in Europe and Central Asia with the Freedom for Russia and Emerging Eurasian Democracies and Open Markets (FREEDOM) Support Act to help them establish their economies and societies to be “free, democratic and at peace.”
Read moreThe U.S. Commends Important Achievements at HRC 21st Session
The United States commends the important achievements of the Human Rights Council in promoting and protecting human rights during its recently concluded 21st session.
Read moreUS Statement on Protection in UNHCR Executive Committee
The U.S. emphasizes that there is and must be a constant effort on the part of us all to better fulfill our collective responsibility to protect the world’s refugees, internally displaced persons, recent returnees, and stateless persons and to assist those who are vulnerable.
Read moreU.S. Department of State Welcomes Teachers from Around the Globe to Celebrate World Teachers’ Day
The U.S. Department of State announced today that 68 American teachers and 19 international teachers will be honored on UNESCO’s World Teachers’ Day in Washington, D.C. on October 5.
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