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U.S. Statements at the 43rd Session of the UPR

U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Serbia
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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Serbia
U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Serbia
U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Serbia
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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Liechtenstein
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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Liechtenstein
U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Liechtenstein
The United States commends Liechtenstein’s longstanding commitment to the promotion of democracy and human rights and its support for UN agencies.
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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Israel
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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Israel
U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Israel
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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of the United Arab Emirates
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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of the United Arab Emirates
U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of the United Arab Emirates
We commend the UAE for taking new steps to prevent human trafficking, promote religious tolerance, and protect the rights of persons with disabilities.
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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Montenegro
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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Montenegro
U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Montenegro
We commend recent initiatives to prosecute those responsible for high-level corruption. However, we remain concerned by the slow and sometimes inadequate implementation of institutional anti-corruption safeguards to ensure good governance.
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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Barbados
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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Barbados
U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Barbados
We commend Barbados’ support for human rights and democracy but continue to have certain concerns.
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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Luxembourg
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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Luxembourg
U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Luxembourg
The United States commends Luxembourg’s longstanding commitment to the promotion of democracy and human rights and its support for UN agencies.
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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Burundi
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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Burundi
U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Burundi
We commend the Bahamas’ support for human rights and democracy.
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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of The Bahamas
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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of The Bahamas
U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of The Bahamas
We commend the Bahamas’ support for human rights and democracy.
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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Botswana
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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Botswana
U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Botswana
We commend Botswana for upholding the overturning of a colonial-era law that criminalized same-sex sexual relations.  We remain concerned that mining, tourism, and agriculture activities are displacing communities like the Basarwa or San, and that…
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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Mali
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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Mali
U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Mali
We appreciate Mali’s willingness to address hereditary slavery by prosecuting 46 individuals for killing or assaulting individuals who rejected the practice of slavery in the Kayes region and encourage increased accountability for perpetrators. We urge…
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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Romania
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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Romania
U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Romania
The United States commends Romania’s longstanding commitment to the promotion of democracy and human rights and its support for UN agencies.
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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Tonga
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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Tonga
U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Tonga
We commend Tonga on a successful 2021 election, which international observers characterized as generally free and fair. We remain concerned about discrimination toward LGBTQI+ persons, infringements on women’s rights, and corruption.
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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of France
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U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of France
U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of France
The United States commends France’s longstanding commitment to the promotion of democracy and human rights and its support for UN agencies.
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