The United States Mission to the United Nations and Other International Organizations in Geneva advances U.S. policy on the front lines of multilateral diplomacy at over 100 international organizations in Geneva. U.S. Mission personnel engage daily on issues as diverse as refugee crises, global health, international law, economic development, trade, the environment, arms control and human rights.
Statement by Ambassador Bremberg at the 71st Session of the UNHCR Executive Committee
The U.S. reflects on our longstanding support for UNHCR and remains committed to supporting UNHCR’s vital work to protect and secure solutions for refugees and…
Statement by Ambassador Andrew Bremberg on the Human Rights Council Urgent Debate on Belarus
As the Human Rights Council rightly turned its attention to Belarus today, the United States stands in solidarity with the Belarusian people and their aspirations to exercise…
Statement by Ambassador Bremberg on the Report of the Commission on Unalienable Rights
Statement by Ambassador Andrew Bremberg U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva On the Release of the First…
Statement by Ambassador Andrew Bremberg: High Commissioner Bachelet’s Report on Venezuela
High Commissioner Bachelet’s July 2 report vividly documents the continuing deterioration of human rights in Venezuela under the corrupt leadership of Nicolas Maduro.
Secretary Pompeo: On the Hypocrisy of UN Human Rights Council
On the Hypocrisy of UN Human Rights Council PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 20, 2020 The United Nations Human Rights Council,…
Statement by Ambassador Andrew Bremberg
My colleagues and I join Americans and people around the world in horror, anger, and grief at the senseless death of George Floyd.
Statement by the U.S. Mission to the United Nations in Geneva
We note with great regret the most recent statement from the United Nations working group on the protection of women and girls that draws attention…
World Health Assembly 73 – U.S. Plenary Statement
Secretary Azar: "The United States sends our best wishes and open offer of cooperation to each of you in our shared efforts to defeat this…
Taiwan’s Exclusion from the World Health Assembly
The United States condemns Taiwan’s exclusion from the World Health Assembly.
The U.S. is Leading the Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Developing a Vaccine
The United States is using its G7 Presidency to catalyze the power and resilience of the world’s leading democracies and free economies in this effort.
U.S. Statement on Funding for the Rohingya Humanitarian Crisis
Ambassador Bremberg: "The United States is proud to be the leading donor to the humanitarian response to the Rakhine State crisis in Burma and Bangladesh in…
U.S. Delegation to the 77th (27th Extraordinary) Session of WIPO Coordination Committee
Ambassador Andrew Bremberg, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Other International Organizations in Geneva, will serve as the Head of Delegation. Ambassador Robert…
Remarks at the High-Level Forum on Wider Postal Sector Engagement at the UPU
Ambassador Bremberg: "We have already seen this happening in many places around the world. And our challenge now, internationally, is how do we make these…
Demolishing Democracy: Threats to Free and Fair Elections in 2020
Ambassador Bremberg: "President Trump restated the United States’ full support for the democratic actors of Venezuela, embodied by the bold and courageous leadership of interim…
U.S. Statement on the Report of the WHO Director General
Ambassador Bremberg: "The novel coronavirus, now detected in over two dozen countries and affecting the global community, requires focused attention. We express our support, prayers,…
Remarks by Ambassador Andrew Bremberg at UN Holocaust Remembrance Day Ceremony
I am honored to be a part of this event and humbled to be in the presence of survivors whose conviction and courage inspire awe…
U.S. Statement to the Pledging Conference of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
The U.S. government pledges an initial $125 million towards this 2020 appeal. At the same time, we extend our gratitude to States who continue to…
Ambassador Bremberg Delivers U.S. Statement at the 110th Session of the IOM Council
As members of the IOM Council, our challenge – and our charge throughout the coming year – is to be responsible stewards of this important…
Ambassador Andrew Bremberg Presents his Credentials to Tatiana Valovaya UNOG Director-General
U.S. Mission Geneva is pleased to introduce Ambassador Andrew Bremberg, our new Permanent Representative to the UN and Other International Organizations in Geneva.
U.S. Statement at the High-Level Event on the Ebola Outbreak in the DRC
Ending the DRC Ebola outbreak remains a top priority for the United States Government.
U.S. Statement to the Economic and Social Council’s Humanitarian Affairs Segment
The United States is pleased to participate in this year’s Humanitarian Affairs Segment of the Economic and Social Council.
WHA: U.S. Explanation of Position on Agenda Item 15.4
We echo the statement made by Brazil. The United States disassociates from the decision taken on the resolution. On procedural grounds, this resolution should not…
U.S. Statement on World Health Assembly Agenda Item 14
The U.S. believes the draft decision on item 14 fails to meet our shared objective of a World Health Assembly focused purely on public health.
U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of North Korea
The United States urges North Korea to adhere to its international human rights obligations and commitments.
Recreating the First Web Browser at CERN
In a small room in CERN’s Data Center, an international group of nine developers is taking a plunge back in time to the beginnings of the World Wide…
U.S. Deposits Instrument of Ratification to the Marrakesh Treaty
The United States today deposited the instruments of ratification to the Marrakesh Treaty, a landmark treaty which will help reduce the global shortage of print…
U.S. Statement to the Pledging Conference of the United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees
I am therefore pleased to express my government’s support for the 2019 Global Appeal of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees…
U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of Saudi Arabia
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…
U.S. Statement at the 69th Session of the UNHCR Executive Committee
I would like to focus my remarks today on three issues that drive our current engagement in the international humanitarian response to refugees.
Arrival of Mark Cassayre, Chargé d’Affaires, a.i.
The U.S. Mission team is pleased to announce the arrival of our new Chargé d’Affaires, ad Interim, Mark Cassayre.
