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U.S. Statement Marking the 15th Anniversary of the Responsibility to Protect
States that disregard their responsibility to protect their populations represent one of the greatest threats to human rights we face today.
Ambassador Wood: to the CD Plenary Thematic Debate on Agenda Item 1
Effective verification is a critical component of any arms control or disarmament treaty. Verification measures must be robust. They must be feasible. That is how…
Restoring Taiwan’s Appropriate Place at the World Health Assembly
Global health and global health security challenges do not respect borders nor recognize political disputes.
Secretary Blinken Virtual Remarks at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Multilateralism
Multilateralism is still our best tool for tackling big global challenges – like the one that’s forcing us to gather on a screen today rather…
Statement From Ambassador Katherine Tai On The Covid-19 Trips Waiver
USTR Katherine Tai today released a statement announcing the Biden-Harris Administration’s support for waiving intellectual property protections for COVID-19 vaccines.
The President’s Emergency Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2021
A robust refugee admissions program is not only critical to U.S. foreign policy interests and national security objectives, it is a reflection of core American…
Statement by President Joe Biden on Refugee Admissions
This erases the historically low number set by the previous administration of 15,000, which did not reflect America’s values as a nation that welcomes and…
World Press Freedom Day
Freedom of expression and access to factual and accurate information provided by independent media are foundational to prosperous and secure democratic societies.
Opening Remarks by Antony J. Blinken at the Virtual Leaders Summit on Climate
As President Biden and Vice President Harris have made clear, this administration intends to do more than any in U.S. history to meet the climate…
Remarks by President Biden at the Virtual Leaders Summit on Climate Opening Session
Good morning to all of our colleagues around the world — the world leaders who are taking part in this summit.
U.S. Applauds Partners’ COVAX AMC Commitments to Fight COVID-19
The United States and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi) applaud new partner commitments announced at this morning’s “One World Protected” event to accelerate global access…
Joint Statement on Prioritizing the ILO Forced Labor Response
Forced labor is a serious issue everywhere. Certain ILO member states currently engage in systemic, state-sponsored forced labor.
Ambassador Katherine Tai’s remarks at a WTO virtual conference on Covid-19 vaccine equity
This is not just a challenge for governments. This challenge applies equally to the industry responsible for developing and manufacturing the vaccines.
United States to Host Event to Launch the 2021 COVAX Investment Opportunity
On Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. EDT the United States will co-host the launch of the Investment Opportunity for the Gavi COVAX Advance…
Secretary Blinken: Remarks to the Press on the COVID Response
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks to the Press on the COVID Response Remarks To The Press Antony J. Blinken, Secretary Of State Ben Franklin Room…
U.S. Support for ITU Secretary General Candidacy of Doreen Bogdan-Martin
I am pleased to announce U.S. support for the candidacy of Doreen Bogdan-Martin to become the next Secretary General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Statement By Secretary Blinken on Transgender Day of Visibility
On the occasion of Transgender Day of Visibility, the United States proudly recognizes transgender and gender non-conforming persons and their continued struggle for a life of equality, security, and dignity.
2020 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
The annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices – the Human Rights Reports – cover internationally recognized individual, civil, political, and worker rights, as set…
