This week marks the eight-year anniversary of the detention of 2009 Iranian presidential election candidates Mehdi Karroubi and Mir Hossein Mousavi, as well as Mousavi’s wife and women’s rights advocate Zahra Rahnavard.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 15 February, 2019 | Topics:
Featured Event, Human Rights, Press Releases
| Tags: Human Rights
The United States is encouraged by the Dominican Republic’s agreement to create a working group with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and civil society participation to address racial discrimination.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 31 January, 2019 | Topics:
Featured Event, Human Rights
| Tags: Human Rights
We remain gravely concerned about the serious decline in the respect for civil and political rights in Cambodia.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 31 January, 2019 | Topics:
Featured Event, Human Rights
| Tags: Human Rights
The United States recognizes the challenges the Republic of Cyprus faces related to migration and the political division of the island. Observers have noted recent improvements in migrants’ access to the asylum system.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 29 January, 2019 | Topics:
Featured Event, Human Rights
| Tags: Human Rights
The United States welcomes Slovakia’s reforms to the process for selecting judges for general courts and the adoption of a judicial code of conduct. These improvements are positive steps towards restoring the public faith in equal justice and the rule of law.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 28 January, 2019 | Topics:
Featured Event, Human Rights
| Tags: Human Rights
The United States applauds Eritrea’s efforts to pursue peace with its neighbors and its engagement with the international community. We highlight the importance of protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms as essential elements of peace, security, and development and restate our interest in working together to advance these common goals.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 28 January, 2019 | Topics:
Featured Event, Human Rights
| Tags: Human Rights
The United States is concerned by President Azali’s attempt to proceed with elections in early 2019, despite Parliament’s assertions that he does not have the authority to modify the electoral code or establish candidate eligibility requirements.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 25 January, 2019 | Topics:
Featured Event, Human Rights
| Tags: Human Rights
U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Vanuatu 32ndSession Geneva, January 24, 2019 as delivered by Anna Palladino The United States welcomes the Vanuatu delegation to the UPR Working Group. We recommend that Vanuatu: Address the lack of accountability for police abuse and corruption by the Vanuatu Mobile Force and the Vanuatu Police Force ...
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 24 January, 2019 | Topics:
Featured Event, Human Rights
| Tags: Human Rights
The United States is encouraged by Macedonia’s progress in increasing transparency and accountability in judicial independence; however, we note that sustained efforts by the Government are required to implement reforms to combat and prosecute high-level corruption in order to restore public trust in state institutions and in the fairness and integrity of the judiciary.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 24 January, 2019 | Topics:
Featured Event, Human Rights
| Tags: Human Rights
We commend the Government of Yemen’s ongoing support of UN Special Envoy Martin Griffiths as he brings parties together to forge a political agreement to end the suffering of the Yemeni people.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 23 January, 2019 | Topics:
Featured Event, Human Rights
| Tags: Human Rights
The United States commends Uruguay’s exemplary leadership of the Inter-American human rights system.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 23 January, 2019 | Topics:
Featured Event, Human Rights
| Tags: Human Rights
We remain deeply concerned that the harsh crackdown on individuals peacefully expressing dissent against the government has intensified in 2018.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 22 January, 2019 | Topics:
Featured Event, Human Rights
| Tags: Human Rights
We commend Chile’s progress with SENAME, including of the implementation of early warning systems, stricter requirements for foster families, and committing to close and replace centers where deaths and abuses were reported.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 22 January, 2019 | Topics:
Featured Event, Human Rights
| Tags: Human Rights
The United States commends New Zealand’s continued leadership and commitment to promoting human rights internationally. We highlight our shared history of democracy and rule of law and will continue to partner with New Zealand to advance these priorities in the region and around the world.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 21 January, 2019 | Topics:
Featured Event, Human Rights
| Tags: Human Rights
We applaud Afghanistan’s efforts to improve human rights. The 2018 penal code reflects international human rights law and best practices in criminal justice.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 21 January, 2019 | Topics:
Featured Event, Human Rights
| Tags: Human Rights
Today the United States welcomes the expert, fact-finding report on human rights violations and abuses in the Russian Federation’s Republic of Chechnya and impunity for them, which we believe to be a particularly serious threat to Russia’s fulfillment of its Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) human dimension commitments.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 21 December, 2018 | Topics:
Europe & Eurasia, Human Rights, News
| Tags: Human Rights
The Nicaraguan regime’s recent actions to strip legal status from non-governmental organizations, including groups monitoring human rights, reveal President Ortega’s and Vice President Murillo’s continued contempt for human rights in their own country.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 14 December, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, News, Press Releases, Western Hemisphere
| Tags: Human Rights
Human rights abuses in North Korea remain among the worst in the world and include extrajudicial killings, forced labor, torture, prolonged arbitrary detention, rape, forced abortions, and other sexual violence.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 11 December, 2018 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, Featured Event, Human Rights, News
Today, on International Human Rights Day, we mark with deep sorrow the passing in Russia of one of the world’s great defenders of human rights, Ludmilla Mikhailovna Alexeeva.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 11 December, 2018 | Topics:
Europe & Eurasia, Featured Event, Human Rights, Press Releases
| Tags: Human Rights
Seventy years ago, the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 10 December, 2018 | Topics:
Featured Event, Human Rights, News, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Human Rights
Beginning on October 2, 2018, the United States effectively engaged the United Nations General Assembly’s Third Committee to address serious human rights violations, abuses, and crises around the world.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 10 December, 2018 | Topics:
Fact Sheets, Human Rights, International Security, News, USUN
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 take steps towards this objective in 2018. This document is meant to provide a snapshot of a few examples of the work undertaken in this regard.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 20 November, 2018 | Topics:
Fact Sheets, Human Rights, News
| Tags: Human Rights
The United States encourages Malta to more aggressively address terrorist financing, money laundering, and corruption in banking supervision.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 14 November, 2018 | Topics:
Featured Event, Human Rights
| Tags: Human Rights
We welcome Republic of the Congo’s progress towards peace, but remain deeply concerned by reports of cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of individuals who are detained by security forces, arbitrary arrests and holding of prisoners of conscience, and undue restrictions on freedoms of association and peaceful assembly. We are also concerned about inadequate anti-trafficking legislation ...
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 14 November, 2018 | Topics:
Featured Event, Human Rights
| Tags: Human Rights
We remain seriously concerned by the human trafficking situation in Belize; particularly official complicity in human trafficking-related offenses.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 13 November, 2018 | Topics:
Featured Event, Human Rights
| Tags: Human Rights
The United States remains concerned by reports of human rights violations and abuses by government agents, including those involving the use of torture, arbitrary arrests, and incommunicado detentions, and restrictions on the freedoms of expression and peaceful assembly.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 13 November, 2018 | Topics:
Featured Event, Human Rights
| Tags: Human Rights
The United States acknowledges that Monaco’s size affects its capacity to accept refugees and commends Monaco’s support for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. However, Monaco’s law does not provide for formal asylum or refugee status.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 13 November, 2018 | Topics:
Featured Event, Human Rights
| Tags: Human Rights
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 commends the government’s recent success in holding criminal court sessions, the conviction of General Adjilo, and the National Assembly’s adoption of regulations for the Special Criminal Court.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 9 November, 2018 | Topics:
Africa, Featured Event, Human Rights, News
| Tags: Human Rights
We commend Malaysia for its peaceful democratic transition following this year’s general election.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 9 November, 2018 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, Featured Event, Human Rights
| Tags: Human Rights
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 social media users.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 8 November, 2018 | Topics:
Featured Event, Human Rights, Near East & North Africa, News
| Tags: Human Rights
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.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 7 November, 2018 | Topics:
Africa, Featured Event, Human Rights, News
| Tags: Human Rights
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 home.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 7 November, 2018 | Topics:
Featured Event, Human Rights, News, Western Hemisphere
| Tags: Human Rights
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 of ensuring the reintegration of former child soldiers and that there are no children within the Nigerian military.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 7 November, 2018 | Topics:
Africa, Featured Event, Human Rights, News
| Tags: Human Rights
We are alarmed by the Government of China’s worsening crackdown on Uighurs, Kazakhs, and other Muslims in the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 6 November, 2018 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, Featured Event, Human Rights, News
| Tags: Human Rights
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.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 5 November, 2018 | Topics:
Africa, Featured Event, Human Rights, News
| Tags: Human Rights
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 of the forcible return of women to Saudi Arabia after these women have entered the sovereign jurisdiction of other countries.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 5 November, 2018 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, Featured Event, Human Rights, News, Press Releases
| Tags: Human Rights, Mission Geneva
Today we commemorate the 20th anniversary of the signing of the 1998 International Religious Freedom Act (IRF Act) into law.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 29 October, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
The United States is not participating in this week’s session of the Intergovernmental Working Group on the articulation of a business and human rights treaty (IGWG) in Geneva because it remains opposed to the treaty process and the manner in which it has been pursued.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 15 October, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, News
| Tags: Human Rights
Deputy Secretary Sullivan: "I’m pleased to announcethat we are working with our Congress to make a second $25 million available to the Global Fund to End Modern Slavery as well as to the University of Georgia Research Foundation to work toward our mutual aim of ending modern slavery through transformative programs, innovative research methodologies, and ...
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 26 September, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, News, Press Releases, Speeches
For the month of September, the United States is serving as President of the Security Council, a position that rotates every month among the 15 Council members.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 5 September, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, International Security, News
Statement by Ambassador Haley on the Nomination of Michelle Bachelet to be UN High Commissioner for Human Rights August 8, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Press Release – U.S. Mission to the United Nations, New York) The United States withdrew from the UN Human Rights Council in part because of the Council’s consistent failure to address ...
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 9 August, 2018 | Topics:
Featured Event, Human Rights, News, USUN
| Tags: Human Rights
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC June 26, 2018 Vice President Mike Pence announced today in Brazil nearly $10 million in additional humanitarian U.S. assistance for Venezuelans who have fled their country due to the man-made crisis there. This funding for the Venezuelan people includes a contribution to the International Organization for Migration ...
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 26 June, 2018 | Topics:
Featured Event, Human Rights, Humanitarian Affairs, News, Vice President of the United States, Western Hemisphere
| Tags: Human Rights, Humanitarian Affairs, Mike Pence
Remarks by Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State and Nikki Haley, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations Treaty Room Washington, DC June 19, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Good afternoon. The Trump administration is committed to protecting and promoting the God-given dignity and freedom of every human being. Every individual has rights that are inherent and inviolable. They are ...
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 21 June, 2018 | Topics:
Featured Event, Human Rights, Human Rights Council, Speeches, The U.S. and the U.N., U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Human Rights, Michael R. Pompeo
High Commissioner, the United States thanks you for your service and advocacy in addressing human rights and fundamental freedoms around the world over the past four years.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 19 June, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council, News
The United States welcomes the report of Victor Madrigal, the Independent Expert on Combatting Violence and Discrimination based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 18 June, 2018 | Topics:
Featured Event, Human Rights, Human Rights Council, News
The United States joins people around the world in celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBTI) Pride Month, and reaffirms its commitment to protecting and defending the human rights of all, including LGBTI persons.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 1 June, 2018 | Topics:
Featured Event, Human Rights, News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Human Rights, Michael R. Pompeo
Press Statement by Heather Nauert, Department Spokesperson Washington, DC May 21, 2018 The United States notes that the May 17, referendum process in Burundi was marred by a lack of transparency, the suspension of media outlets, and attempts to pressure voters. The government allowed vigorous campaigning by the opposition during the designated two-week campaign period, but ...
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 21 May, 2018 | Topics:
Africa, Featured Event, Human Rights
| Tags: Human Rights, Humanitarian Affairs
The United States condemns the fraudulent election that took place in Venezuela on May 20. This so-called “election” is an attack on constitutional order and an affront to Venezuela’s tradition of democracy. Until the Maduro regime restores a democratic path in Venezuela through free, fair, and transparent elections, the government faces isolation from the international ...
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 21 May, 2018 | Topics:
Featured Event, Human Rights, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
| Tags: Human Rights, Michael R. Pompeo
The United States strongly and unequivocally opposes the proposal before us today, and we call for a vote on the resolution.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 18 May, 2018 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, Human Rights, Human Rights Council, Near East & North Africa
The United States remains concerned over the recent outbreak of violence along the Gaza fence.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 18 May, 2018 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, Featured Event, Human Rights, Human Rights Council, Near East & North Africa, News, Speeches, The U.S. and the U.N.
The United States stands for the protection of fundamental freedoms and universal human rights.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 17 May, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
The April presidential transition again robbed the Cuban people of any real choice in shaping their country’s future; the same actors are in charge, many just with different titles, selected in a process that was neither free nor fair.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 16 May, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council, News, Western Hemisphere
The United States welcomes the Cameroonian delegation and appreciates its active participation in this important process.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 16 May, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We are troubled by deterioration of human rights and fundamental freedoms since the last UPR in 2013.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 15 May, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We are deeply troubled by restrictions on the rights of members of the political opposition, independent media, civil society, and religious and other minority groups in Russia.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 14 May, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
As delivered by Huda Ibrahim 30th Session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group Geneva, May 14, 2018 The international community appreciates the Government of Bangladesh for hosting Rohingya refugees and welcomes its commitment to a voluntary, safe, and dignified repatriation process that includes the UN High Commissioner for Refugees and relevant international agencies. However, ...
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 14 May, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States is deeply concerned by the harassment and detention of Baha'is by the Houthis in Sana’a, Yemen.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 14 May, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Press Releases
We commend Canada’s long-standing commitment to human rights and implementation of prior recommendations.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 11 May, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We congratulate Djibouti for conducting peaceful legislative elections and for committing to take measures to increase the political representation of women.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 10 May, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We commend Colombia’s efforts to implement the 2016 peace accord that ended a half century of armed conflict with the FARC and reduced violence substantially.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 10 May, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States commends Germany for its commitment to human rights and its excellent record investigating and holding accountable those responsible for violations and abuses.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 9 May, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We commend the Government for steps taken to expand space for civil society, such as new respect for religious freedoms, relaxed media restrictions, new public feedback mechanisms, and cooperation with activists.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 9 May, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We applaud the government’s efforts to implement recommendations from the previous UPR cycle.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 9 May, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We commend Cabo Verde for its commitment to democracy and for working to promote the human rights of all.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 8 May, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We appreciate efforts to work toward protections for conscientious objectors and improve conditions in the prison system.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 7 May, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We commend Burkina Faso for working to re-establish democratic governance in recent years.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 7 May, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
On the 25th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day, we renew our commitment to promoting and protecting a free press, which is an essential pillar of democracy.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 3 May, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
“To deny any person their human rights is to challenge their very humanity” Nelson Mandela.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 30 April, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, News
The United States is deeply concerned about the challenges faced by persons living and working in rural areas around the world, and we participate in existing discussions in multilateral fora to address these complex issues.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 16 April, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, News
The United States wishes to clarify its position on a few issues present in several of the Item 3 resolutions, including but not limited to the Right to Work and Good Governance.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 23 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The importance of respect for human rights is front and center in the UN drug conventions, a foundation of international drug control policy, as well as in the declarations and resolutions from the General Assembly and the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND).
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 23 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States strongly supports the renewal of the mandate of the Independent Expert on Mali. We wish to clarify our understanding of the language in a few parts of the text of the resolution adopted on Technical Cooperation on Mali.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 23 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States strongly supports the resolution “Cooperation with Georgia” before us today and we call on all members of this Council to vote in favor of the resolution if a vote is called.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 23 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States is pleased to co-sponsor the resolutions on the human rights situations in the DPRK, Iran, and Myanmar.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 23 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States strongly and unequivocally opposes the existence of the Human Rights Council’s biased Agenda Item Seven
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 23 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The human rights situation in South Sudan as reported is deeply alarming to us all.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 23 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States joins consensus on this resolution to underscore the priority we place on our domestic and international efforts to protect and promote the well-being of children.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 23 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States would like to express our appreciation to Armenia for its efforts to reach consensus on this resolution, and support the text as drafted.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 23 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We welcome the resolution’s strong condemnation of the continued systematic, widespread and gross violations and abuses of human rights and all violations of international humanitarian law carried out by the Syrian government and its allies.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 23 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States makes the following statement to supplement its explanation of position on Agenda Item 3 matters in order to clarify its position on certain issues pertinent to this resolution.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 23 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States recognizes that the 2030 Agenda can help countries work toward global peace and prosperity, and that each country has its own development priorities and must work towards implementation in accordance with its own national policies and priorities.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 23 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States is committed to defending human rights frameworks at the United Nations; we will not participate in attempts to weaken states’ obligations and commitments to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms or to subordinate them to other aims, such as those related to development or trade.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 23 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We would like to thank Denmark, Chile and the core-group for their cooperative spirit, which enabled us to join consensus on this resolution.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 23 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States once again categorically rejects the premise that underlies the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Unilateral Coercive Measures.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 23 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States is pleased to co-sponsor this resolution and we thank the core group for their collaborative approach in developing this text
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 23 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
This Council is meeting at a time when the international community is confronting what could be the modern era’s most serious food security emergency.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 23 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
At the 37th Human Rights Council session in Geneva, February 26-March 23, the U.S. addressed urgent human rights situations around the world.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 23 March, 2018 | Topics:
Fact Sheets, Human Rights, Human Rights Council
| Tags: Human Rights
We are pleased to cosponsor this resolution and are grateful to the core group for their collaborative approach throughout the development of this text.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 22 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States is pleased to join consensus on this resolution concerning the realization of economic, social, and cultural rights, and welcome its emphasis on the links between sustainability and resilience and the enjoyment of human rights.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 22 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States continues to support the promotion of cultural diversity, pluralism, tolerance, cooperation, and dialogue among people from all cultures.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 22 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States concurs with other members of the Council that protection of the environment is vitally important and contributes to sustainable development, human well-being, and the enjoyment of human rights.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 22 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We would like to thank Azerbaijan and the core-group for their cooperative spirit, which enabled us to join consensus on this resolution.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 22 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We believe States must take effective measures to protect the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all persons, such as those with albinism, including effective prosecution of perpetrators of violence.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 22 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
In the spirit of our shared policy objective, to make adequate housing available to all of our people, we are pleased to join consensus on this resolution today.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 22 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States is fully committed to the goals of promoting and strengthening the integrity of the judicial system in every nation.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 22 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States encourages governments facing serious human rights challenges to cooperate fully with OHCHR to help them address those challenges. Many countries have benefited from such cooperation.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 22 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
Mr. High Commissioner, we welcome cooperation with you and your office, and we appreciate your efforts.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 22 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
New Zealand makes this statement on behalf of a group of 45 countries; the full version of the statement and the list of supporting delegations will be published on the extranet.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 21 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We remain deeply concerned by reports of widespread abuses by armed groups, such as unlawful killings; involuntary disappearances; torture; pervasive sexual violence, including against men and boys; unlawful restrictions on freedom of movement; and the continued use of child soldiers by armed groups.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 21 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States condemns the widespread abuses committed by Russian occupation authorities in Crimea and Russia-led forces in eastern Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 21 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We encourage all Libyan parties to support the UN-facilitated political process and work together in the spirit of compromise toward the common goal of a peaceful, united, and inclusive Libya.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 21 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We are gravely concerned by the deterioration of the human rights situation in Mali and by reports of the ongoing of serious human rights violations and abuses.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 21 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The Vienna Declaration and Program of Action calls for democracy, justice, equality, and the rule of law as key principles for the protection and full enjoyment of human rights, particularly during elections.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 21 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The Government of the DRC has the primary responsibility to protect those within its territory, to respect and ensure the human rights of all persons in its territory, and ensure that those responsible for abuses and violations of human rights are held accountable.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 21 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We welcome the Government’s decision to accept our recommendations on full implementation of HRC resolution 30/1 and on accountability for the government’s, including the security forces, human rights violations and abuses, as well as accountability for those responsible for harassment and violence against members of religious minority communities.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 19 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States firmly stands against all forms of discrimination and appreciates the summary report by the Office of the High Commissioner on the panel discussion of the impact of multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination on the enjoyment of human rights by women and girls.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 19 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States notes with concern the grave conditions facing the press in Iran as detailed in the UN Special Rapporteur’s report.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 16 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States firmly stands against all forms of discrimination and appreciates the summary report by the Office of the High Commissioner on the panel discussion of the impact of multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination on the enjoyment of human rights by women and girls.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 15 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The Human Rights Council (HRC) has done much to advance the cause of human rights, calling out human rights violations and abuses, encouraging positive action, and changing lives. At its best, the Human Rights Council fulfils its promise as the world’s premier body charged with the protection and promotion of human rights.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 15 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We welcome your attention to stateless women belonging to minority groups and the unique challenges they face. This is closely related to efforts undertaken by the United States at this Council to highlight the issue of stateless women and children.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 14 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
Our governments remain concerned over Iran’s poor human rights record, including most recently the widespread reports that the Iranian authorities unlawfully killed, detained, and abused numerous individuals following nation-wide protests that began on December 28, 2017.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 14 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States remains deeply concerned about the human rights situations in Iran, Syria, Myanmar, the DPRK, Cambodia, and South Sudan, which we address elsewhere in this session.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 14 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States thanks the Commission of Inquiry for its work. In Burundi, where the situation remains grave, the Government and actors affiliated with it continue to commit serious human rights violations and abuses, some of which the Commission found provide reasonable grounds to believe may amount to crimes against humanity.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 14 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We are appalled by the level of brutality and the scale of the atrocities documented by the Commission, including reports of ethnically-based killings of civilians; mass forced displacement; arbitrary detentions, denial of food, torture; recruitment and use of child soldiers; and widespread sexual and gender-based violence.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 13 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The depths of depravity to which the Syrian government and its backers will sink is unfathomable.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 13 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We applaud the courageous Syrian human rights defenders who, despite grave risks, continue to document atrocities and advocate for peace and justice.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 13 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We value your assessment of the human rights situation in Eritrea and your mandate to inform this Council, and we reiterate our desire for the Eritrean government to cooperate with you and with the international community by allowing access to evaluate the situation inside the country first-hand.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 12 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States is deeply concerned by Myanmar’s cessation of cooperation with the Special Rapporteur and continued non-cooperation with the Fact-Finding Mission. The government should immediately resume cooperation with the Special Rapporteur and allow the Fact-Finding Mission access to Myanmar.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 12 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We condemn the Iranian government’s crackdown on protests beginning on December 28. Iranian authorities forcefully repressed peaceful protestors, arrested thousands, with reports of the deaths of over 20 protestors, while the government curbed access to information inside the country.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 12 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We remain deeply concerned about the well-being of the North Korean people, who face egregious human rights violations and abuses, including those involving extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, torture, arbitrary arrest and detention, sexual and gender-based violence, and forced labor.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 12 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
As the Council commemorates the anniversaries of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Vienna Declaration and Program of Action, we are concerned by efforts to inappropriately collectivize human rights, which are rights guaranteed to individuals, as well as by efforts to make development a precondition for the fulfillment of human rights obligations and ...
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 9 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights
Today, we want to reiterate U.S. concerns over reprisals targeting the special procedures of this Council, the staff of the Office of the High Commissioner, and civil society actors who cooperate with the Human Rights Council and its mandates, and with the UN more generally.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 8 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights
Under U.S. federal law people with disabilities are protected from discrimination in State and local government services, programs, and activities, including law enforcement agencies, justice system entities, and juvenile and adult corrections agencies.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 8 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States has a legacy of legal protections for individual privacy dating back to our founding.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 7 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights
We appreciate their efforts to highlight the urgency of addressing violence against children and children and armed conflict, and to advocate for rights and protections of children.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 7 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States would like to thank the Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities for her report. We also want to thank the Independent Expert for her work on Albinism.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 7 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights
I want to thank Canada and Article 19 for initiating this side-event on protecting freedom of expression and religion for all. The United States was pleased to be a cosponsor. I want to thank the panelists for their insights. I am always impressed by the courage and expertise of advocates like you working on the ...
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 6 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States supports efforts to prioritize the needs of children in humanitarian situations. Children are the agents of change, and each day we are reminded that every young person is a key driver of prosperity and freedom.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 5 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We remind the Council of the repeated violations and abuses against civilians by the Syrian authorities and their supporters in previous post-ceasefire agreements, documented by numerous UN reports, including those of the Commission of Inquiry.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 5 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
All of the Russian amendments before us today are an attempt to divert the Council’s attention from the issue at hand: the continued violations of the ceasefire by the regime and its Russian supporters.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 5 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
On March 2, the UN Human Rights Council interrupted its regular session to hold an urgent debate on the deteriorating human rights situation in Eastern Ghouta, Syria.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 5 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
Explanation of Position By the Delegation of the United States of America Urgent Debate on Syria Human Rights Council 37th Session Geneva, March 2, 2018 Delivered by Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Theodore Allegra Note: The Human Rights Council will continue its consideration of the resolution on Eastern Ghouta on Monday, March 5. The United States strongly ...
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 2 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States is committed to continuing to support governments and civil society in addressing drivers of violent extremism, such as political and social marginalization of particular communities.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 2 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
Interactive Dialogue on the Joint Study of the Special Adviser of the SG on the Prevention of Genocide and the SR on Truth, Justice, Reparation and Guarantees of Non-Recurrence 37th Session of the Human Rights Council Statement by the Delegation of the United States of America Delivered by David G. Mandel-Anthony, March 2, 2018 Thank ...
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 2 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
Once again, the United States joins with the majority of our colleagues to demand an end to the Assad regime’s brutal assault against its own people.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 2 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States strongly promotes and protects this right, as set out in Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Article 18 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 2 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States is committed to continuing to support governments and civil society in addressing drivers of violent extremism, such as political and social marginalization of particular communities.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 1 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States remains deeply concerned by the continued acts of intimidation and reprisals against human rights defenders around the world on the basis of their cooperation with the United Nations and its human rights mechanisms.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 1 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
On this 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and 25th anniversary of the Vienna Declaration and Program of Action (VDPA), the United States celebrates the importance of these declarations, reaffirms our commitment to the principles enshrined in them, and reflects on the challenges to the universal realization of human rights and ...
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 28 February, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
U.S. National Intervention – High Level Segment Human Rights Council – Geneva, Switzerland As delivered by Mary Catherine (Molly) Phee Acting Assistant Secretary of State Bureau of International Organization Affairs February 28, 2018 Thank you, Madame Vice President, Excellencies, distinguished colleagues. Over the past year, the United States has actively pursued Council action on two ...
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 28 February, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States is appalled to learn that the government of Iran is sending its Justice Minister, Seyyed Alireza Avaei, to address the UN Human Rights Council.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 27 February, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights
Civil society's participation within the UPR process remains essential to the implementation of recommendations.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 26 February, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights
We join Pakistan and others around the world in mourning the untimely death of Pakistani human rights and democracy advocate, Asma Jahangir.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 14 February, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States is extremely concerned about escalating violence in Idlib, the Damascus suburbs of Eastern Ghouta, and other areas of Syria threatened by ongoing regime and Russian airstrikes.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 9 February, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Near East & North Africa, Press Releases
The United States denounces the decision by Venezuela’s National Electoral Council to unilaterally advance presidential elections without guarantees to ensure free, fair, and internationally-validated elections.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 9 February, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Press Releases
We encourage Poland to reevaluate the legislation in light of its potential impact on the principle of free speech and on our ability to be effective partners.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 1 February, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We note Israel’s continued commitment to its democratic traditions and values, its free elections, and its open society.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 26 January, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States thanks Serbia for its efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to the numerous refugees and asylum seekers who transited or remain in the country.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 24 January, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights
We commend the UAE for efforts to protect migrant workers, including approving new domestic worker protections.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 23 January, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights
We welcome Montenegro’s establishment of a commission to monitor investigations into attacks and threats against journalists, but we are concerned that it has failed to advance these investigations.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 22 January, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States is pleased to note Barbados' strong respect for human rights.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 19 January, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States commends Luxembourg’s robust commitment to human rights and fundamental freedoms, democratic values, and the rule of law.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 18 January, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States is extremely concerned by the serious human rights violations and abuses that continue to occur in Burundi, including extrajudicial killings, torture, arbitrary detention, enforced disappearances, and sexual violence.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 18 January, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights
We commend Botswana for its leadership on the promotion and protection of human rights and its commitment to democracy both domestically and internationally.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 18 January, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States is disappointed that many of the issues noted in the previous review remain unaddressed, such as the restrictions on the human rights of women and of members of marginalized communities.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 17 January, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights
We commend Mali for working to reestablish democratic governance since 2012.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 16 January, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States commends Romania’s commitment to democratic values and to the promotion of human rights.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 16 January, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States commends the Government of Tonga on the recent successful national elections, which were a significant step in Tonga’s democratic transition.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 16 January, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States commends France’s strong commitment to human rights and fundamental freedoms, democratic values, and the rule of law.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 16 January, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights
We condemn in the strongest possible terms the deaths to date and the arrests of at least one thousand Iranians.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 4 January, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights
Today, the Department of State announces that the Secretary of State re-designated Burma, China, Eritrea, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan as Countries of Particular Concern on December 22, 2017. The Secretary also placed Pakistan on a Special Watch List for severe violations of religious freedom.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 4 January, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights
Once again, the United States condemns the widespread abuses by Russian occupation authorities in Crimea and Russia’s forces in eastern Ukraine. We thank the Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine for its continued work and reporting, and we also thank the government of Ukraine for its continued close cooperation with this mechanism.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 18 December, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The Venezuelan people deserve the right to express their views and consent to governance through a free and fair democratic process that is open to all candidates. A presidential election cannot be legitimate if candidates and parties cannot freely participate.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 12 December, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Press Releases
We are pleased to have cosponsored and voted for this important resolution, and we thank Bangladesh for their leadership in bringing this resolution forward.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 6 December, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States again calls on Myanmar authorities to respect the rights of its entire population, provide unhindered UN, humanitarian and media access throughout Burma, especially in Rakhine State, ensure justice for victims and accountability for those responsible for human rights violations and abuses, and take all necessary measures so that all persons can safely ...
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 5 December, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
Today’s mega sporting events require extensive planning and sophisticated logistics; they are huge construction projects which pose daunting financial and transportation challenges.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 1 December, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
After a careful and thorough analysis of available facts, it is clear that the situation in northern Rakhine state constitutes ethnic cleansing against the Rohingya.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 22 November, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
On Transgender Day of Remembrance, the United States honors the memory of the many transgender individuals who have lost their lives to acts of violence.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 21 November, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States is eager to see Sudan make progress in a range of areas in the months and years ahead, as we work towards a new framework for bilateral engagement.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 20 November, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
We honor the memory of Sergey Magnitskiy, who died on November 16, 2009, while in custody in a Moscow prison.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 16 November, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Press Releases
We are working to immediately address the human rights and humanitarian crisis in Rakhine State, strengthen Burma’s transition to democracy, expand economic opportunity, improve health and resilience of vulnerable populations, further national reconciliation, empower local communities and civil society, and strengthen respect for and protection of human rights and religious freedom.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 15 November, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
"I am announcing today that the United States will provide an additional $47 million in humanitarian assistance for refugees, bringing the United States response to the Rakhine State crisis in Myanmar and Bangladesh to more than $87 million since August of this year, and total humanitarian assistance for displaced people in and from this region ...
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 15 November, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
We commend Sri Lanka’s commitment to promoting reconciliation, accountability, and human rights, and welcome progress on returning occupied lands and operationalizing the Office of Missing Persons.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 15 November, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We commend Ukraine’s reform efforts since 2014, undertaken as the country has suffered greatly from acts of Russian aggression.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 15 November, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States commends Japan’s work to promote human rights, both domestically and internationally.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 14 November, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We commend the Government of Zambia for reforming the country’s constitution and adopting meaningful changes to electoral clauses and human rights protections, and we encourage its continued implementation.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 14 November, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We recognize Benin’s efforts to protect children from human trafficking.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 13 November, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We commend Pakistan for passing the Hindu Marriage Act, which allows, for the first time, members of the Hindu community to register their marriages.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 13 November, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States commends the Republic of Korea for its commitment to the promotion of human rights, but we remain concerned by laws that limit freedom of expression and restrict internet access, including criminal defamation and libel laws.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 9 November, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States commends Switzerland for its dedication to human rights and its support for the Universal Periodic Review.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 9 November, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
We commend Guatemala’s progress in prosecuting those responsible for human rights crimes committed during the civil war, in particular in the Sepur Zarco sexual slavery case.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 8 November, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We support Peru’s focus on combating government corruption and its initial investigation of the alleged extrajudicial killings by Peruvian National Police.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 8 November, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We commend Ghana for its commitment to democratic governance and the peaceful transition of power.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 8 November, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States condemns the Maduro regime’s increasing disrespect for democracy and fundamental human rights in Venezuela.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 8 November, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States remains deeply concerned by the lack of progress on democratization in Gabon.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 7 November, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
As fellow democracies, the two governments resolved to work together toward a free and open Indo-Pacific region and for greater peace and stability around the world.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 7 November, 2017 | Topics:
Economic Affairs, Human Rights
We commend Argentina’s efforts to eliminate the worst forms of child labor, and its ratification of the 2014 Protocol to ILO Convention 29 on Forced Labor.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 6 November, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States commends Czechia for the government’s recent announcement of its intention to remove the pig farm from the former site of the Lety Concentration Camp and properly commemorate the camp’s victims.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 6 November, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States is deeply disturbed by recent comments from UN Special Rapporteur Michael Lynk calling for academic and economic boycotts against Israel.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 30 October, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The delegation will meet with various stakeholders to discuss the U.S. and international responses to the ongoing crisis and to explore durable solutions.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 30 October, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Humanitarian Affairs, Press Releases
Secretary Tillerson spoke by phone with Burma's Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing on October 26 to express concern about the continuing humanitarian crisis and reported atrocities in Rakhine State.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 27 October, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
Human rights abuses by DPRK regime remain among the worst in the world, including those involving extrajudicial killings, forced labor, torture, prolonged arbitrary detention, as well as rape, forced abortions, and other sexual violence inside the country
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 27 October, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
Actions by the United States in the pursuit of accountability and an end to violence.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 24 October, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States condemns the Venezuelan government’s latest anti-democratic action: requiring newly elected governors to submit to the illegitimate Constituent Assembly to be sworn into office.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 19 October, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Press Releases
Today’s election is yet another example of why the Human Rights Council (HRC) lacks credibility and must be reformed in order to be saved.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 17 October, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We congratulate Haiti for its progress in achieving greater security and stability and recognize the conclusion of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) on October 15.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 17 October, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Press Releases, Western Hemisphere
The United States condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks that killed and injured hundreds in Mogadishu on October 14.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 15 October, 2017 | Topics:
Africa, Human Rights, Press Releases
The Venezuelan people deserve to have their voices heard through their nation’s Gubernatorial Elections this Sunday, October 15. The United States and the international community are paying close attention to this vote.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 13 October, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States unequivocally condemns the application of the death penalty for conduct such as homosexuality, blasphemy, adultery, and apostasy.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 4 October, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
At the 36th Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, September 11-29, U.S. leadership was active and effective in shaping the international response to urgent human rights situations.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 3 October, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
We call on the Russian occupation authorities to immediately release Umerov and vacate his conviction. Crimea remains an integral part of Ukraine, and the United States remains steadfast in its support for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 3 October, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States is disappointed that it must vote against this resolution. As in previous years, we had hoped for a balanced and inclusive resolution that would better reflect the position of states that continue to apply the death penalty lawfully.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 3 October, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States strongly supports the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework (CRRF) and the Compact on Refugees in an effort to strengthen our collective humanitarian response over the long-term.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 2 October, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States is pleased to be able to join consensus on a resolution that addresses the human rights situation in Yemen.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 29 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
We are gravely concerned about the worsening human rights situation in Cambodia, including the crackdown on opposition parties, independent media, and civil society.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 29 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States is deeply disappointed with the oral revisions to this resolution on advisory services and technical assistance for Cambodia.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 29 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States recognizes the serious effects that improper management and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes may have on the effective enjoyment of human rights.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 29 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
he United States welcomes the tenth anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 29 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
We continue to receive reports of serious violations and abuses of human rights including those involving extrajudicial killings, abductions and disappearances, and cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment or punishment, committed by both armed groups and security forces.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 29 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States supports technical assistance and capacity-building in the area of human rights.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 29 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States strongly supports the right to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of mental health.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 29 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States thanks the main sponsors for their constructive approach during the negotiations for this resolution on women and development.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 29 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
All development, including sustainable development, needs to be undertaken in a manner that is consistent with human rights.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 29 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
Sanctions, whether unilateral or multilateral, can be a successful means of achieving foreign policy objectives.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 29 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
We appreciate the spirit of engagement of Sudan in negotiating this resolution and thank the Africa Group for their leadership.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 29 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States regrets that we must call a vote and vote “no” on this resolution, called “From Rhetoric to Reality.”
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 29 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
We are pleased to join consensus on this resolution today.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 29 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States remains fully and firmly committed to combating racism, racial discrimination, and related forms of intolerance.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 29 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
We welcome the work of the Council toward peace and security in the Central African Republic.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 29 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States remains deeply concerned about poverty, hunger, and the individual human rights of persons working and living in rural areas.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 29 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
We strongly regret the decision by some states to present numerous amendments to this resolution following a process of negotiations led by the core group of Hungary, Uruguay Fiji, Ghana, and Ireland, which was extremely open and transparent.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 29 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States strongly opposes Amendment L.43 proposed by the Russian Federation.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 29 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States fully supports the mandate of the Commission of Inquiry and calls attention to its critical work investigating egregious human rights violations and abuses, as well as violations of international humanitarian law.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 29 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States is extremely concerned by the serious human rights violations and abuses in Burundi, as well as the continued violence.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 29 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States understands that the Human Rights Council’s resolutions do not change the current state of conventional or customary international law.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 29 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States is extremely disappointed by the failure of this draft to adequately address the grave human rights situation in Burundi.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 28 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States encourages governments facing serious human rights challenges to cooperate fully with OHCHR to help them address those challenges.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 28 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States is deeply concerned by the alarming increase in violence in the Central African Republic, which includes targeted attacks against civilians, UN peacekeepers, and humanitarians.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 28 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
We agree that, despite some positive developments, many human rights issues in the Sudan remain largely unaddressed.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 27 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
We believe that the UN process remains the single best means to advance reconciliation in Libya and help Libyans achieve lasting peace and security.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 27 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States congratulates Somalia for the successful conclusion of its national electoral process in February, which was more inclusive than the 2012 process.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 27 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
We urge the Government of Cambodia to immediately release Kem Sokha, and to lift restrictions on independent media and civil society organizations, so that they can continue their important work in support of credible national elections in 2018.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 27 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States remains concerned by continued delays in holding already overdue elections and the lack of progress towards implementing the December 31 political agreement in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 27 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States must, once again, condemn the widespread abuses of human rights by Russian occupation authorities in Crimea and forces in eastern Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 26 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
We know that no country is perfect, and we must all work to address and eliminate racism, intolerance, and racial divides in our societies, both domestically and internationally.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 26 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The Vienna Declaration calls for democracy, justice, equality, and the rule of law. The United States is concerned about backsliding on these key principles necessary for the protection and full enjoyment of human rights, particularly in the context of elections.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 25 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The UPR process can be a critical element in identifying and hopefully mitigating, the infringement of fundamental freedoms across the world.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 25 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States has long urged member states to end acts of reprisal against members of civil society for their engagement with the UN.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 22 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
We welcome the Government’s decision to accept our recommendations related to conducting police operations consistent with the rule of law and international human rights obligations.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 22 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
Press Releases: Violence and Death of Burundi Nationals in the Democratic Republic of Congo 09/20/2017 11:20 AM EDT Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC September 20, 2017 The U.S. government is dismayed by the violence and death of more than 30 Burundian nationals and a Congolese soldier in Kamanyola, in the Eastern Democratic ...
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 20 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The U.S. thanks the SR and the Chair of EMRIP for their respective studies and presentations.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 20 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
During the Special Rapporteur’s December 2016 visit to the United States, our federal agencies welcomed the opportunity to outline their efforts on behalf of U.S. indigenous peoples
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 20 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States strives to tangibly improve the lives of indigenous peoples.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 20 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We agreed that reform is urgently needed to ensure that the Council’s status as a respected advocate for human rights is secured, noting that the Council cannot perform this function if serial human rights violators are continuously allowed to serve on it.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 20 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States remains deeply concerned about the human rights situations in Syria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Sudan, Myanmar, and South Sudan, which we will address elsewhere in this session.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 19 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
We call on the Government of Burundi to ensure that OHCHR can conduct its work free from interference or intimidation.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 19 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We hope the Government of Myanmar will utilize these experts’ findings to ensure those responsible for human rights violations and abuses are held accountable.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 19 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States thanks the panelists for their work to address South Sudan’s grave human rights situation.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 18 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
We continue to strongly support the mandate of the Commission of Inquiry and welcome its critical work investigating egregious human rights violations and abuses, as well as violations of international humanitarian law, of which the Syrian government remains the primary perpetrator.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 18 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
State-sanctioned enforced disappearances are devastating to both the victim and their families who are left not knowing the fate of their loved ones.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 15 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
Addressing gender inequality and empowering women and girls are essential to achieving sustainable development, peace, and prosperity.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 15 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
We reaffirm our long-standing commitment to international development and the importance we place on incorporating respect for human rights into our development strategies, as a means to promote inclusion and dignity of all.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 15 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States once again categorically rejects the entire premise that underlies the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Unilateral Coercive Measures.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 14 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States welcomes the Working Group on Arbitrary Detentions and the Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 13 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States is deeply troubled by the ongoing crisis in northern Rakhine State in Burma, where at least 300,000 people have fled their homes in the wake of attacks on Burmese security posts on August 25. We reiterate our condemnation of those attacks and ensuing violence.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 13 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States thanks the Working Group for its positive review of changes in the U.S. efforts to reform the justice system in relation to the deprivation of liberty.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 12 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
Mr. High Commissioner, we welcome cooperation with you and your office, and we appreciate your efforts.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 12 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States thanks both mandate holders for their reports.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 11 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States welcomes the Working Group on Enforced and Involuntary Disappearances and Special Rapporteur de Greiff.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 11 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The Venezuelan Foreign Minister’s address to the Human Rights Council is a transparent attempt to shift attention away from both the rupture in Venezuela’s constitutional order and the Maduro regime’s sustained repression of political dissent and efforts to sow fear among its critics.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 11 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council, Western Hemisphere
We are very concerned by the United Nations announcement on September 8 that an estimated 270,000 Rohingya have arrived in Bangladesh since August 25 following allegations of serious human rights abuses in Burma’s Rakhine State, including violent attacks and mass burnings of villages.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 11 September, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Press Releases, South & Central Asia
The release of the 2016 International Religious Freedom Report details the status of religious freedom in 199 countries and territories, and provides insights as to significant and growing challenges.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 16 August, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
These cowardly acts of masked men took the lives of civilian volunteers who work tirelessly as first responders in order to save lives in incredibly dangerous environments.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 14 August, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States expresses its outrage over the repeated acts of brutality, including torture, and extra-judicial executions, conducted by the Syrian regime.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 4 August, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Near East & North Africa, Press Releases
Mr. Liu dedicated his life to the betterment of his country and humankind, and to the pursuit of justice and liberty.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 14 July, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States is pleased to take part in this interactive dialogue, and appreciates the work EMRIP has done on its preliminary report on implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 14 July, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
Indigenous peoples’ effective participation in the UN system has been and continues to be a top priority for the United States.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 12 July, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The U.S. government and U.S. tribal leaders place priority on reforming EMRIP so that it can better help Member States achieve the goals of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 11 July, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We believe no one anywhere should be prosecuted or imprisoned for exercising their human rights or fundamental freedoms, including the freedoms of expression or peaceful assembly.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 11 July, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States is disappointed the Conference on Cyprus in Crans Montana, Switzerland, has closed without an agreement.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 10 July, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
This is a significant step in the right direction by the government of Venezuela. We reiterate our call for the full restoration of Mr. Lopez’s liberty and his political rights.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 10 July, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
Persistent curbs on freedom of expression erode the foundations of democratic society. More voices, not fewer, are necessary in challenging times.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 7 July, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
This violence, perpetrated during the celebration of Venezuela’s independence, is an assault on the democratic principles cherished by the men and women who struggled for Venezuela’s independence 206 years ago today.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 6 July, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Press Releases, Western Hemisphere
"Human trafficking is one of the most tragic human rights issues of our time. It splinters families, distorts global markets, undermines the rule of law, and spurs other transnational criminal activity.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 28 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
At the 35th Session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva from June 6-23, U.S. leadership proved critical to shaping the international response to urgent human rights situations.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 27 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States is pleased to co-sponsor the resolution on protecting human rights while countering terrorism, and urges all states to support this resolution without amendment and by consensus.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 23 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States makes the following statement to clarify its position on issues that were present in various resolutions during the current Human Rights Council session.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 23 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We reject any suggestion that development goals could permit countries to deviate from their human rights obligations and commitments.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 23 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
As we have previously stated, the United States is deeply concerned by the violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) Kasai Provinces as well as by the political uncertainty in the country, resulting from the DRC government’s failure to hold elections in accordance with the DRC Constitution.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 23 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
Our statement to be delivered at the end of Item Three will explain our position on this resolution on national policies and human rights.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 23 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
As we have stated previously, the United States does not agree with attempts to develop a collective “right to peace.”
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 23 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States strongly supports the engagement and participation of civil society organizations and other stakeholders in the work of the Human Rights Council.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 23 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
Eliminating discrimination against women worldwide is a key foreign policy goal of the United States, as reflected among other programs in the U.S. Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence Globally and our Let Girls Learn initiative.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 23 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States continues to oppose language that we believe undermines intellectual property rights.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 23 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States takes its human rights obligations and commitments seriously in cities, just as it does everywhere within its territory.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 23 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States believes that discussions at the United Nations must consider all types of loving families that exist today, be those families headed by one mother and father, a single parent, a same-sex couple, grandparents, or the many other family structures that provide essential support for raising children and assisting in caring for the ...
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 22 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We also regret that the sponsors have introduced controversial elements to this resolution, breaking the consensus this resolution has long enjoyed.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 22 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
We reiterate that while the United States fully supports the principle of voluntary choice regarding maternal and child health and family planning, we do not recognize abortion as a method of family planning, nor do we support abortion in our reproductive health assistance. print
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 22 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
While the United States condemns attacks on educational institutions, it does not recognize an obligation under international law to provide an enabling and secure environment to ensure the safety of schools.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 22 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
In joining consensus on the resolution, we would like to clarify our views on several elements in the text.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 22 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
A/HRC/35/L.15 Explanation of Position by the United States of America Statement by the Delegation of the United States of America, as delivered by Jason Mack UN Human Rights Council – 35th Session Geneva, June 22, 2017 The United States strongly supports the spirit of this resolution and joins other members of this Council in condemning all acts ...
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 22 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States encourages governments facing serious human rights challenges to allow for the establishment of OHCHR country offices to help them address those challenges.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 21 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States commends the continued work of the Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine, and the cooperation between the Mission and the government of Ukraine.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 21 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States recognizes the progress Côte d’Ivoire has made since its peaceful 2015 elections.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 20 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We strongly condemn the violence in the Kasai Provinces, including the alleged summary execution of unarmed civilians, including women and children, by elements of the FARDC, the use of child soldiers by armed groups, attacked by armed groups against government officials, and the murder of two UN experts.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 20 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States appreciates the Special Rapporteur’s six years of research and his work in this position to counter and prevent racism and racial discrimination.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 19 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
At a time when members of civil society are under attack, the United States stands firm in our commitment to support a pluralistic and robust civil society, to include support of those who experience reprisals for their engagement in this Council.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 19 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
Since its establishment, the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process has provided a unique mechanism to promote accountability for human rights commitments.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 19 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States believes any discussion under Item 5 would be incomplete without highlighting the serious, ongoing concerns we and many other member states share about the membership, accountability, agenda, and effectiveness of this Council.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 16 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States remains deeply concerned about the human rights situations in Syria, Myanmar, Belarus, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and regions of Ukraine not under government control, which we will address elsewhere during this session.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 15 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We are concerned by her reports of grave human rights violations and abuses against Rohingya Muslims in northern Rakhine State.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 15 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
It is important that the Human Rights Council continue its efforts to monitor the human rights situation in Eritrea and to identify ways to improve that situation.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 14 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We call attention to the Commission’s thorough documentation of the massive, methodical nature of deaths in State-controlled detention facilities, which the Commission concludes are crimes against humanity.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 14 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We remain concerned by the Special Rapporteur’s reports that the government continues to block and punish expressions of dissent.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 14 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
Because men and boys may be partners, caregivers, decision-makers, or potential perpetrators of violence, their perceptions and potential roles must be considered in efforts to address gender-based violence.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 13 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States appreciates Special Rapporteur Kaye’s continued work on freedom of opinion and expression.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 13 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We remain concerned about the ongoing detention and arrests of lawyers, rights activists, and their colleagues around the world.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 12 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
States should establish measures to identify and respond to the special needs of young migrants, including unaccompanied children, and those who have been subjected to forced labor or sex trafficking, including children conscripted by armed groups.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 9 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States remains committed to addressing all forms of trafficking, including for the purpose of labor exploitation, and to providing protection and assistance to all victims of human trafficking.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 9 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The Working Group’s report on good practices emphasizes that laws are essential in addressing discrimination against women. But they need to be accompanied by sustained implementation efforts, robust civil society advocacy, gender-sensitive discrimination education, and attitudinal and behavioral change to result in real improvements.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 9 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States works to ensure that Americans have adequate options for accessing healthcare.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 9 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
Mr. Crépeau, the United States thanks you for your service as Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Migrants and for your latest report.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 9 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States thanks the Special Rapporteurs for their reports. We look forward to welcoming Mr. Alston to the United States for a country visit in December.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 8 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States is deeply concerned by the recent detention of Taner Kiliç, Chair of Amnesty International Turkey—the latest in a series of respected human rights defenders, journalists, academics, and activists detained in Turkey.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 8 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
We strongly support the right to education and are firmly committed to providing equal access to education.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 7 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
We appreciate that Special Rapporteurs provide context for a country report; we encourage such scene setting to be kept within the parameters of the mandate.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 7 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
We welcome cooperation with you and your office and thank you for your unwavering advocacy to promote the protection of human rights throughout the world.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 7 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
America does not seek to leave the Human Rights Council. We seek to reestablish the Council’s legitimacy. There are a couple of critically necessary changes.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 6 June, 2017 | Topics:
Events, Human Rights
The United States extends its congratulations to Professor Muntarbhorn for his appointment as the first Independent Expert on Combatting Violence and Discrimination based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 6 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The Venezuelan government is in the midst of destroying human rights and democracy in Venezuela.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 6 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
Human Rights Council resolutions can give hope to people who are fighting for justice, democracy, and human rights, and they can pave the way for accountability.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 6 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
Chargé d’Affaires Ted Allegra: "I am joined at the table by our co-heads of delegation: the Honorable Richard Visek, the Acting Legal Adviser to the U.S. Department of State and Susan Coppedge, Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons; and also by Cynthia Coffman, Attorney General of the State of Colorado."
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 17 May, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The declassified reporting released by the State Department today on atrocities committed in Syria clearly shows how the Assad regime systematically and brutally terrorizes its own people.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 16 May, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
We now believe that the Syrian regime has installed a crematorium in the Saydnaya prison complex.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 16 May, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
Nine years ago, seven leaders of Iran’s Bahai community were arrested and convicted of espionage, insulting religious sanctities, and propaganda against the Islamic Republic for activities related solely to their belief in and practice of their faith.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 15 May, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
We applaud South Africa for its strong constitutional protections for human rights and forward-leaning positions on combatting discrimination.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 10 May, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States commends the Netherlands’ longstanding commitment to the promotion of human rights, highlighting the co-founding of the Equal Rights Coalition and the National Action Program to Combat Discrimination.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 10 May, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
We commend the progress made by Poland in addressing our 2012 UPR recommendation to institute law enforcement outreach to LGBTI communities and to increase hate crimes reporting. We also commend senior government officials for recent statements condemning anti-Semitism.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 9 May, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
We commend Algeria on its constitutional reforms, including a provision protecting freedom to manifest religion in worship.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 9 May, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States has discussed our concerns with the prosecution of the drug war on multiple occasions with the Philippine government, and will continue to do so.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 8 May, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
We commend Brazil for implementing recommendations made in the prior UPR cycle.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 5 May, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
We commend the government for its democratic traditions, confronting human rights challenges, and its steps to combat trafficking in persons.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 5 May, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States commends the UK for its ongoing support for democracy and human rights within the country and around the world.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 4 May, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
We commend Finland’s longstanding commitment to promoting human rights domestically and globally.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 3 May, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
We commend Indonesia for its work to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms, as well as steps taken to combat corruption and to promote good governance.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 3 May, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States is encouraged by the progress made by Morocco in expanding implementation of human rights training for security and justice sector officials.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 3 May, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
We commend Tunisia for expanding access to prisons for independent observers and for revisions to the code of criminal procedures.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 2 May, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States remains concerned about the lack of judicial independence caused by executive branch pressure on the judiciary.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 1 May, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
We commend Bahrain for maintaining institutions which promote accountability. We note a decrease in reports of excessive use of force, and the provision of human rights training for security forces.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 1 May, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
We are deeply disturbed by recent public statements by Chechen authorities that condone and incite violence against LGBTI persons.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 10 April, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
The United States condemns the Venezuelan Supreme Court’s March 29 decision to usurp the powers of the democratically elected National Assembly.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 31 March, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Human Rights Council
At the Council’s 34th Session in Geneva from February 27-March 24, U.S. leadership proved critical to shaping the international response to urgent human rights situations and issues.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 28 March, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States remains deeply concerned about speech that advocates national, racial, or religious hatred.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 24 March, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States must again dissociate from consensus on this resolution.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 24 March, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States is firmly committed to combating racism and racial discrimination.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 24 March, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The human rights situation in South Sudan is deeply alarming to us all.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 24 March, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States strongly and unequivocally opposes the existence of the Human Rights Council’s Agenda Item Seven.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 24 March, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The U.S. agrees with other members of the Council that protection of the environment is important to sustainable development, human well-being, and the enjoyment of human rights.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 24 March, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The U.S. is pleased to introduce for adoption Resolution L.27 on “Freedom of Opinion and Expression: Mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression.”
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 24 March, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The U.S. joins consensus on the Rights of the Child resolution with the understanding that the provisions of this resolution, and the others adopted by this Council, do not imply that States must become parties to instruments to which they are not a party, or implement obligations under such instruments.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 24 March, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
We join consensus today on the resolution on the Right to Work in recognition that this right is enshrined in Article 23 of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 24 March, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
With respect to illicit finance, we recognize the work of the FATF and the related efforts made by experts from around the globe on this issue.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 24 March, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States supports the need to promote, protect, and respect human rights in carrying out housing policies.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 24 March, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States supports the right of everyone to an adequate standard of living, including food, as recognized in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 24 March, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
We support the promotion of cultural diversity, pluralism, tolerance, cooperation, and dialogue among people from all cultures.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 23 March, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States is pleased to join consensus on this resolution concerning the realization of economic, social, and cultural rights.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 23 March, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
We are pleased the resolution recognizes that the same rights that people have offline must also be protected online, including the right to privacy.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 23 March, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States has serious concerns and questions about the focus and intention of this resolution.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 23 March, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The Human Rights Council adopted by consensus a resolution on Sri Lanka reflecting continued strong commitment to peace, justice, and reconciliation for all the people of Sri Lanka.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 23 March, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States is troubled by anti-democratic actions in Cambodia such as the jailing of opposition politicians and civil society figures, and the National Assembly’s recent adoption of a law that allows courts to dissolve the opposition.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 23 March, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
We support the promotion of cultural diversity, pluralism, tolerance, cooperation, and dialogue among people from all cultures.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 23 March, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
We welcome cooperation with the High Commissioner and thank him for his unwavering advocacy to promote the protection of human rights throughout the world.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 23 March, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
Sri Lanka has taken important steps toward implementing its key human rights, justice, and reconciliation commitments.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 22 March, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The human rights situation remains deeply concerning.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 22 March, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States congratulates the Government of Guinea on its progress toward judicial reform.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 22 March, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
We commend the Ukrainian government for its cooperation with the Office of the High Commissioner.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 22 March, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States remains concerned by the ongoing risk of armed conflict in Libya.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 21 March, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
The United States congratulates Haiti on its democratic presidential election and the peaceful transition of power following an extended electoral period and while recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Matthew.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 21 March, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
We welcome the progress made by Central African Republic authorities toward the establishment of the Special Criminal Court.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 21 March, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
Over the last year, the human rights situation in Mali has not improved.
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By U.S. Mission Geneva | 21 March, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights
