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U.S. and EU Call on the Iranian Government to Fulfill Its Human Rights Obligations
The United States and the European Union condemn the continuing human rights violations in Iran since the June 12 election. The large scale detentions and mass trials, the threatened execution of protestors, the intimidation of family members of those detained and the continuing denial to its citizens of the right to peaceful expression are contrary to human rights norms.
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U.S. Statement at the Human Rights Council Special Session on Haiti
As in our humanitarian efforts now, and as we transition to reconstruction and rebuilding, the United States looks forward to working together with the international community and most importantly, with the government of Haiti to assist in its revitalization.
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Press Briefing with Stephen J. Rapp Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues
This is an area in which the United States has been a leader from the time of Nuremberg. I can speak from personal experience as a former prosecutor at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and as chief prosecutor at the Special Court for Sierra Leone, of the support given by administrations of both parties to international justice as it has been conducted at the ad hoc or temporary tribunals.
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January 16 is Religious Freedom Day
National Religious Freedom Day commemorates the Virginia General Assembly’s adoption of Thomas Jefferson’s landmark Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on January 16, 1786. This document became the basis for the separation of church and state, and led to freedom of religion for all Americans as protected in the religion clause in the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment.
Universal Periodic Review of Italy – Statement by the U.S.
The United States warmly welcomes His Excellency Vincenzo Scotti and the entire Italian delegation to the Working Group of the UPR. We commend Italy for the comprehensive nature of its national report and presentation today. We have carefully reviewed Italy’s national report and offer the following comment and recommendations.
Universal Periodic Review of Nicaragua – Statement by the United States
The United States notes with interest Nicaragua’s inclusion in its reporting on civil and political rights that the Office for Coordination of Access to Information guarantees that the government observes and complies with the law on access to information. Media and civil society groups, however, have expressed serious concerns that government officials have denied […]
U.S. Statement on the Universal Periodic Review of Qatar in the Human Rights Council
The United States remains concerned about the treatment and rights of migrant workers in Qatar, and we thus recommend that Qatar pass a comprehensive law specifically outlawing trafficking in persons. We further recommend that Qatar implement its new Sponsorship Law in a way that ends migrant workers’ dependence on their sponsors for residency rights, […]
U.S. and EU Call on the Iranian Government to Fulfill Its Human Rights Obligations
The United States and the European Union condemn the continuing human rights violations in Iran since the June 12 election. The large scale detentions and mass trials, the threatened execution of protestors, the intimidation of family members of those detained and the continuing denial to its citizens of the right to peaceful expression are contrary to human rights norms.
U.S. Statement at the Human Rights Council Special Session on Haiti
As in our humanitarian efforts now, and as we transition to reconstruction and rebuilding, the United States looks forward to working together with the international community and most importantly, with the government of Haiti to assist in its revitalization.
Press Briefing with Stephen J. Rapp Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues
This is an area in which the United States has been a leader from the time of Nuremberg. I can speak from personal experience as a former prosecutor at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and as chief prosecutor at the Special Court for Sierra Leone, of the support given by administrations of both […]
Human Rights News from Washington- Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Keynote Address at the 58th National Prayer BreakfastKeynote Address at the 58th National Prayer Breakfast Hillary Rodham ClintonSecretary of State Washington Hilton Hotel Washington, DC February 4, 2010 SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you. Thank you very much. I have to begin by saying I’m not Bono. (Laughter.) Those of you who were here when he was, I apologize beforehand. (Laughter.) But it is a great pleasure to […]
- Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Preview to Annual Meeting of the President's Interagency Task Force To Monitor and Combat Trafficking in PersonsPreview to Annual Meeting of the President's Interagency Task Force To Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons Luis CdeBacaDirector, Office To Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons Washington, DC February 3, 2010 MR. TONER: Good afternoon. Today, Secretary Clinton will chair the President’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking […]
- Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Taken Question: Consular Access to American Citizens in PakistanTaken Question: Consular Access to American Citizens in Pakistan Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC Question Taken at the FEBRUARY 3, 2009 Daily Press Briefing February 3, 2010Question: When was the last time the U.S. had consular access to the five American citizens in Pakistan?Answer: The last time consular officers visited the five U.S. defendants w […]
