U.S. Statement at the Trade Policy Review of Armenia
During its first TPR, Armenia was widely commended for its sectoral reforms and market-driven polices, which resulted in an improved business climate and economic growth.
Fact Sheets: U.S. Government Efforts to Advance Business and Human Rights in 2018
The U.S. government is committed to supporting and advancing the voluntary efforts of businesses to advance human rights in their agenda, and has continued to…
The United States and the Kingdom of the Netherlands Launch the 2019 Global Entrepreneurship Summit
The United States of America and the Kingdom of the Netherlands today officially launched the upcoming 2019 Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), which is scheduled to…
U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of the Central African Republic
We welcome the progress the Government of the Central African Republic has made to strengthen justice, accountability, and the rule of law. The United States…
Ambassador Shea: Statement at the WTO on Intellectual Property And Innovation
The United States is pleased to co-sponsor this agenda item and contribute to the discussion of “The Societal Value of IP in the New Economy…
U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Jordan
We remain concerned by a variety of laws that restrict fundamental freedoms and have led to arrests and detentions of journalists, civil society activists, and…
U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Mauritius
The United States is encouraged by the progress made by Mauritius in addressing abuses committed by security forces and implementing recommendations from the last UPR.
U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Mexico
We appreciate the priority Mexico assigns to the promotion of democracy abroad but encourages stronger efforts to end gross human rights violations and abuses at…
Explanation of Votes in the First Committee on Resolutions L.3 and L.68 / Rev.1
Although the U.S. delegation voted against these resolutions, our votes in no way detract from our longstanding support for voluntary transparency and confidence-building measures (TCBMs)…
U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Nigeria
The United States is encouraged by Nigeria’s progress in addressing the Civilian Joint Task Force’s recruitment and use of child soldiers, but stress the importance…
U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of China
We are alarmed by the Government of China’s worsening crackdown on Uighurs, Kazakhs, and other Muslims in the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region.
Explanation of Vote in the First Committee on Resolution: L.50, “No First Placement of Weapons
The United States, France and the United Kingdom look forward to continuing to engage constructively and pragmatically with other UN Member States in order to…
U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Senegal
The United States welcomes Senegal’s efforts to promote and defend human rights, especially in advancements it has made concerning the rights of women and children.
U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Saudi Arabia
We commend the Kingdom’s initiatives to broaden societal and economic participation for Saudi Arabian women. We remain, however, concerned about guardianship laws and credible reports…
International Day To End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
Commemorating this day is particularly important this year, as we continue to seek all facts in the killing of Jamal Khashoggi.
Election of Doreen Bogdan-Martin to the ITU
The United States congratulates Doreen Bogdan-Martin for her election as Director of the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Bureau of Telecommunication Development.
Delivery of Humanitarian Assistance to Rukban
We welcome the news that the UN is finally able to begin delivering aid to the Rukban encampment from Damascus.
Arms Control and International Security: Remarks at UN General Assembly First Committee Discussion
Mr. Chairman, the United States is a High Contracting Party to the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) and all of its Protocols. We view…
