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U.S. Ambassador Andrew Bremberg Remarks to the 111th Session of the IOM Council
The United States recognizes IOM as a critical partner in humanitarian emergencies, including its efforts to address humanitarian needs stemming from the pandemic.
U.S. Reinforces Commitment to Secure, Stable, Democratic, and Self-Reliant Afghanistan at 2020...
The United States participated in the 2020 Afghanistan Conference on November 23-24, the sixth quadrennial gathering to coordinate international development support for Afghanistan.
U.S. Statement at the Trade Policy Review of Thailand
Trade Policy Review of Thailand Statement by the U.S. Representative Geneva, November 24, 2020 As Delivered Thank you, Chair. We welcome Thailand’s delegation today for…
U.S. Mission Statement on Cuba, Russia, China, and Iran Blocking the ILO from Protecting Employers’ and...
Cuba, Russia, China, and Iran have again demonstrated that they do not care about human rights or democracy in Venezuela, but are only interested in propping…
Press Statement by Ambassador Andrew Bremberg on the Universal Periodic Review of the United States
As we continue our cooperation with the UPR process and consider the many recommendations, we wish to offer some initial reactions to certain assertions made…
Statement by Ambassador Andrew Bremberg at the Adoption of the UPR Report on the United States
We thank the UPR working group for its efforts to make the UPR a strong, and universal process for all nations and we look forward…
US Supports WHA Maintaining Focus on Health not Politics on Agenda Item 17
World Health Organization (WHO) 73rd World Health Assembly (WHA) Geneva, Switzerland November 12, 2020 Health Conditions in the occupied Palestinian territory, including east Jerusalem, and…
Joint Statement Promoting Women’s Health and Strengthening the Family (WHA 73)
We would like to enter into the official record of this Assembly, this statement and the full text of the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting…
EOP on Resolution EB146.R10 Strengthening preparedness for health emergencies: implementation of the...
There is no international right to abortion, nor is there any obligation on the part of States to finance or facilitate abortion. As such, while…
Statement by Garrett Grigsby, Director of Global Affairs HHS, at the World Health Assembly
The United States thanks the IOAC, IPPR and the IHR Review Committee for these reports and congratulates Member States on their commitment to identify and…
Statement By Secretary Michael R. Pompeo on U.S. Dedication to Human Rights
Our continued commitment to the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process underscores the United States’ long-standing role as a global leader in advancing human rights.
UPR of the United States – Statement by Marik String, Acting Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of...
The United States is proud of its human rights record, and we are committed to strengthening and deepening human rights protections within our country in…
Public Address by Ambassador Bremberg to the World Health Assembly on Taiwan’s Participation
Public address by Ambassador Andrew Bremberg to the World Health Assembly highlighting the valuable lessons Taiwan has to share with the world as it responds…
UPR of the United States – Statement by Robert Destro, Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy,...
Our report represents not just the work of the Department of State, but also the Departments of Interior, Justice, Homeland Security, Labor, Housing & Urban …
UPR of the United States – Statement by Ambassador Andrew Bremberg
The United States is immensely proud of its human rights record. Our commitment to human rights rests on a firm political and moral commitment to…
Participation of Taiwan in the Upcoming World Health Assembly
Participation of Taiwan in the Upcoming World Health Assembly Press Statement U.S. Mission to the United Nations in Geneva November 6, 2020 We urge Director-General…
Statement by the United States at the Universal Periodic Review of Belarus
Belarus’s August 9 presidential elections were fraudulent, and we are deeply concerned by the ongoing use of violence, intimidation, and repression against the Belarusian people.
Geneva Peace Week Event – Women Peacebuilders: Leaders in Achieving Lasting Peace
The United States Mission to the United Nations in Geneva in coordination with the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations is…
