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.
U.S. Confirms Support for Candidacy of Doreen Bogdan-Martin for ITU Secretary General
On behalf of the United States, I would like to take this opportunity to announce our support for the candidacy of Doreen Bogdan-Martin for ITU…
Human Rights Situation Requiring Council Attention (Item 4)
The United States remains deeply concerned about the human rights situations ...
U.S. Deeply Concerned with Deteriorating Human Rights Situation in North Korea
During this pandemic, transparency and freedom of expression for the media, both online and offline, are even more important.
U.S. Statement at Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Iran
We remain deeply concerned with the human rights situation in Iran.
Secretary Blinken at the 2021 High-Level Pledging Event for the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen
Today, I’m pleased to announce nearly $191 million in additional humanitarian assistance from the United States, bringing our Fiscal Year 2021 funding up to more…
U.S. Statement at the HRC Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Belarus
The United States remains deeply troubled by the Belarusian government’s crackdown on peaceful protesters, including reports of torture, continued detention of over 200 political prisoners,…
Secretary Blinken: Remarks to the 46th Session of the Human Rights Council
I’m pleased to announce the United States will seek election to the Human Rights Council for the 2022-24 term.
President Biden to Take Action on Global Health through Support of COVAX and Calling for Health Secu
As the virus continues to spread throughout the world, and with new variants emerging, the facts are clear that it is critical that we vaccinate…
U.S. Statement at the HRC Special Session on the Human Rights Implications of the Crisis in Myanmar
The United States condemns the military's February 1 coup against the democratically-elected government of Myanmar.
Statement of the United States at the ACT-Accelerator Facilitation Council
The United States is pleased to transition from observer to participant in the ACT-Accelerator Facilitation Council and plans to participate in these meetings going forward.
U.S. Decision to Reengage with the UN Human Rights Council
The Biden administration has recommitted the United States to a foreign policy centered on democracy, human rights, and equality.
Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires Cassayre at the Human Rights Council Organizational Meeting
I am pleased to inform you that this morning, Secretary Blinken will announce that the United States will reengage with the United Nations Human Rights…
Dr. Anthony S. Fauci Remarks at the WHO Executive Board Meeting
As a WHO member state, the United States will work constructively with partners to strengthen and importantly reform the WHO, to help lead the collective…
U.S. Statement for the Global Refugee Forum Debate on Burden and Responsibility Sharing
Ambassador Andrew Bremberg: "At this first Global Refugee Forum, I am proud to reiterate the United States’ ongoing commitment as a leader in humanitarian assistance."
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 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.
