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United States Takes Action Against Violators of Religious Freedom

Secretary Pompeo: "The protection of religious freedom is a top Trump Administration foreign policy priority. Persecution and discrimination on the basis of religion or belief exists in every region of the world. "

By U.S. Mission Geneva | 20 December, 2019 | Topics: Featured Event, Human Rights, News, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Human Rights

Human Rights and the Iranian Regime

Secretary Pompeo: "Over 40 years in power, the regime in Iran has shown only disrespect for the Iranian people. This disrespect has destabilized Iran’s internal order, weakened its economy, and made it a pariah state in the eyes of the free world."

By U.S. Mission Geneva | 20 December, 2019 | Topics: Featured Event, Human Rights, News, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Human Rights

VIDEO: U.S. Participation in the First Global Refugee Forum

The United States was proud to participate in the first Global Refugee Forum this week in Geneva and to reaffirm of our ongoing humanitarian assistance leadership. The needs of people affected by conflict and persecution are still greater than the support offered. More donors need to do more to ensure human dignity of all refugees. ...

By U.S. Mission Geneva | 19 December, 2019 | Topics: Featured Event, Humanitarian Affairs, News, Video | Tags: Humanitarian Affairs

Statement on the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights’ Update on the Situation in Venezuela

Today in Geneva, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet provided an oral update on the human rights situation in Venezuela.

By U.S. Mission Geneva | 18 December, 2019 | Topics: Featured Event, Human Rights, News | Tags: Human Rights