Remarks by President Trump at the World Economic Forum – Davos, Switzerland
President Trump: "Well, thank you very much, Klaus. And a very special congratulations on your 50th year hosting the Annual Meeting of the World Economic…
Freedom First in 2020
President Trump has proclaimed January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
Supporting the Venezuelan People
Venezuela’s political crisis has led to the flight of more than 4.8 million people, the collapse of a once prosperous country’s educational, economic, industrial, and…
Statement by the United States at the January 8, 2020, DSB Meeting
Statement by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body.
Statement on the Decision of CERD Regarding Jurisdiction Over an Inter-state Communication Against I
Ambassador Andrew Bremberg, noting his concern with the decision, stated, “The Committee’s disregard for treaty law raises serious questions about the legitimacy of this process.…
Russian Federation’s and China’s Veto of UNSCR 2449 Aid to Syrian Refugees
The Russian Federation’s and China’s veto yesterday of a Security Council resolution that allows for humanitarian aid to reach millions of Syrians is shameful.
United States Takes Action Against Violators of Religious Freedom
Secretary Pompeo: "The protection of religious freedom is a top Trump Administration foreign policy priority. Persecution and discrimination on the basis of religion or belief…
Human Rights and the Iranian Regime
Secretary Pompeo: "Over 40 years in power, the regime in Iran has shown only disrespect for the Iranian people. This disrespect has destabilized Iran’s internal…
VIDEO: U.S. Participation in the First Global Refugee Forum
The United States was proud to participate in the first Global Refugee Forum this week in Geneva and to reaffirm of our ongoing humanitarian assistance…
Statement on the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights’ Update on the Situation in Venezuela
Today in Geneva, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet provided an oral update on the human rights situation in Venezuela.
Statements by the United States at the December 18, 2019, DSB Meeting
Statements by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body
U.S. Statement for the Global Refugee Forum Debate on Burden and Responsibility Sharing
Ambassador Andrew Bremberg: "At this first Global Refugee Forum, I am proud to reiterate the United States’ ongoing commitment as a leader in humanitarian assistance."
VIDEO: International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent
The International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent was held in Geneva from December 9 to 12, 2019. Learn more about the conference…
U.S. Participation in the Geneva International Discussions on the Conflict in Georgia
During the December 10-11 fiftieth round of the Geneva International Discussions (GID) on the conflict in Georgia, the U.S. delegation expressed frustration that participants have…
Statement by Ambassador Bremberg: 33rd International Conference of the Red Cross & Red Crescent
On behalf of the U.S. Government, I thank the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent…
International Human Rights Day – Statement by Secretary Pompeo
"In 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) to identify common rights and freedoms for all people in…
Video: Human Rights Day Message from Ambassador Bremberg
"Let us stand firmly with those around the world who are fighting to defend their human rights."
Ambassador Shea: Electronic Commerce and Moratorium on the Imposition of Customs Duties on Electroni
The United States continues to believe that all WTO members should be prepared to agree to a permanent moratorium on customs duties on digital transmissions.
