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Attacks on Afghan School Children

Attacks on Afghan School Children

The United States is deeply concerned by the recent poisonings of Afghan school children in Kabul. While details of these attacks are still being verified, Afghan schools, teachers, and students, particularly girls, are regularly targeted by anti-government elements seeking to destabilize Afghanistan and undermine progress. We condemn such attacks and are working with the Afghan government to address this important issue and prevent further incidents from occurring.

Release of the U.S. Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Report

The report stands as just one element of the U.S. effort to engage broadly and constructively with the UN and other international organizations. The review, which has featured an unprecedented level of consultation and engagement with civil society across the country, provides an opportunity to reflect on our human rights record and we hope will serve as an example for other countries on how to conduct a thorough, transparent, and credible UPR presentation.

Rwandan Progress Is Remarkable, White House Official Says

Rwandan Progress Is Remarkable, White House Official Says

Rwanda’s progress since the genocide of 1994 has been remarkable and is a testament to the people in facing and overcoming staggering challenges, a senior White House official says. But despite such progress and the recent re-election of President Paul Kagame, the United States remains concerned over recent events in Rwanda, Mike Hammer, a spokesman for the U.S. National Security Council, said in a White House statement August 13.

President Obama:Ramadan Is A Reminder That Islam Has Always Been Part of America

President Obama:Ramadan Is A Reminder That Islam Has Always Been Part of America

Here at the White House, we have a tradition of hosting iftars that goes back several years, just as we host Christmas parties and seders and Diwali celebrations. And these events celebrate the role of faith in the lives of the American people.

U.S. Statements at the HRC / Session by Session
Universal Periodic Review
The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a unique process which involves a review of the human rights records of all 192 UN Member States once every four years. The review of the United States will be in November 2010. The U.S. State Department has set up web page for background documents on the UPR of the United States.
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Attacks on Afghan School Children

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The United States is deeply concerned by the recent poisonings of Afghan school children in Kabul. While details of […]

Ambassador Donahoe Expresses Deep Concern about Attempts to Offend Members of Religious or Ethnic Groups

As United States Ambassador to the UN Human Rights Council, I wanted to register strong support for the request […]

The UN Human Rights Council Addresses Attacks Targeting School Children in Afghanistan

We urge the international community to join us in supporting the Government of Afghanistan as it works to combat […]

Summaries of Civil Society Consultations in Preparation for the UPR of the United States

The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a unique process which involves a review of the human rights records of all [...]

United States Legal Counselor On Justice and the Rule of Law

United States strongly supports the important work done by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, particularly […]

HRC Positions Should Go to Officials Who Have a Genuine Commitment to Protecting Human Rights

The United States was extremely disappointed that the Latin American and Caribbean regional group put forward the single name […]

Human Rights Council Adopts Resolution on the Situation In Kyrgyzstan

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Ambassador Donahoe: “The United States is deeply concerned about the recent inter-ethnic violence and the tragic loss of life […]

U.S. Statement Introducing Human Rights Council Resolution on Kyrgyzstan

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The United States, like many members of this body, is deeply concerned by and deplores the recent inter-ethnic violence […]

UN Human Rights Council 14th Session – Trafficking in Persons Resolution

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Article 4 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that “No one shall be held in slavery or […]