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Interactive Dialogue with OHCHR Item 6 General Debate 
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Interactive Dialogue with OHCHR Item 6 General Debate 
Interactive Dialogue with OHCHR Item 6 General Debate 
The United States has enacted a range of Executive Orders and programs since our last UPR review that serve to advance racial equity and justice in areas such as healthcare, immigration, criminal justice, voting, housing,…
Statement by the Delegation of the United States of America
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Statement by the Delegation of the United States of America
Statement by the Delegation of the United States of America
The United States supports a separate status for Indigenous Peoples in the Human Rights Council so they can share their knowledge and strengthen our efforts. Member States should also incorporate Indigenous input into their work…
Joint Statement by the Group of Friends of the Responsibility to Protect (Geneva)
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Joint Statement by the Group of Friends of the Responsibility to Protect (Geneva)
Joint Statement by the Group of Friends of the Responsibility to Protect (Geneva)
We call on all Member States to put into place protection mechanisms for victims, survivors and human rights defenders and to speak up loudly, clearly and consistently against reprisals.
Interactive Dialogue on the Secretary-General’s Report on Reprisals
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Interactive Dialogue on the Secretary-General’s Report on Reprisals
Interactive Dialogue on the Secretary-General’s Report on Reprisals
States that engage in acts of transnational repression, including harassing, intimidating, threatening, and exacting reprisals against individuals outside of their sovereign borders, such as the People’s Republic of China, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea,…
Joint Statement by the Group of Friends of the Responsibility to Protect (Geneva)
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Joint Statement by the Group of Friends of the Responsibility to Protect (Geneva)
Joint Statement by the Group of Friends of the Responsibility to Protect (Geneva)
Historically, Indigenous Peoples have been victims of atrocity crimes, including through colonisation, resulting in the loss of ancestral lands, as well as pervasive discrimination, including against indigenous women and girls. Economic projects with impact on…
Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Francisco Cali Tzay
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Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Francisco Cali Tzay
Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Francisco Cali Tzay
The United States agrees that States should protect the rights of Indigenous Peoples and promote the sharing of sustainable investment benefits as we pursue climate action and invest in a sustainable economy.
Interactive Dialogue with the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP)
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Interactive Dialogue with the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP)
Interactive Dialogue with the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP)
The United States supports a separate status for Indigenous Peoples in the Human Rights Council so they can share their knowledge and strengthen our efforts. Member States should also incorporate Indigenous input into their work…
Panel Discussion on Cyberbullying Against Children 
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Panel Discussion on Cyberbullying Against Children 
Panel Discussion on Cyberbullying Against Children 
Addressing cyberbullying will require a multi-pronged approach. Governments, educators, the tech sector, civil society, parents, caregivers, and other relevant stakeholders must prioritize the safety and wellbeing of young people so that children can safely use…
Joint Statement of the Group of Friends of Accountability Following the Aggression Against Ukraine
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Joint Statement of the Group of Friends of Accountability Following the Aggression Against Ukraine
Joint Statement of the Group of Friends of Accountability Following the Aggression Against Ukraine
Interactive Dialogue with the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine
Item 4 General Debate
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Item 4 General Debate
Item 4 General Debate
The United States welcomes the work of OHCHR to advance respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms globally. 

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Day of German Unity
October 3, 2023

Day of German Unity

Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the United States of America, I send my warm wishes to the people of Germany as they celebrate 33 years of reunification on this German Unity Day. The American and Ge…

UN Security Council Authorizes Multinational Security Support Mission to Haiti
October 2, 2023

UN Security Council Authorizes Multinational Security Support Mission to Haiti

Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Today, the United Nations Security Council adopted the resolution co-penned by the United States and Ecuador to authorize a Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission to Haiti. …

Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with President-Elect Arévalo of Guatemala
October 2, 2023

Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with President-Elect Arévalo of Guatemala

Office of the Spokesperson The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Guatemalan President-elect Bernardo Arévalo virtually today. The Secretary expressed s…

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