UPDATE: The United States Continues to Lead the Global Response to COVID-19
The American people have given more than $10 billion that will benefit the global COVID-19 response. Read More»
U.S. Statement on the Solidarity Call to Action for Global Access to COVID-19 Technologies
The United States believes that international cooperation is critical to defeat the COVID-19 pandemic and promote health and safety globally. Read More»
United States Provides Additional Assistance for the Crisis in Venezuela and the Region
Secretary Pompeo: "The United States remains the largest single donor of humanitarian and health assistance around the world, and for Venezuelans in need." Read More»
Delivering on American Commitments in the COVID-19 Response with Additional Foreign Assistance
Months into fighting the COVID-19 pandemic at home and abroad, the United States is continuing to lead the global charge against the pandemic, building on decades of leadership in life-saving health and humanitarian assistance. Read More»
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 pandemic and protect the health of each nation around the world." Read More»
Additional U.S. Foreign Assistance Builds Upon U.S. Leadership in the Global COVID-19 Response
The funding announced today includes $100 million in global health funding to support virus prevention, detection, and control. Read More»
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. Read More»
U.S. – Asean Health Futures
Today, April 22, Secretary Pompeo launched the U.S.-ASEAN Health Futures initiative. Read More»
The U.S. and ASEAN are Partnering to Defeat COVID-19
Secretary Pompeo: "We commit to continue our collaboration with ASEAN to beat this pandemic and get back to the business of building a bright future for the region together." Read More»
U.S. Announces More Than $270 Million in Additional U.S. Foreign Assistance
For more than a half century, the United States has been the largest contributor to global health security and humanitarian assistance. Read More»
The United States is Assisting Pacific Island Countries To Respond to COVID-19
As the leader in global health and humanitarian response to COVID-19, the United States has acted swiftly to monitor, respond to, and mitigate the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in Pacific island countries. Read More»
Release of U.S. Government Action Plan to Support the International Response to COVID-19
In collaboration with U.S. departments and agencies, the Department of State is releasing the U.S. Government Action Plan to Support the International Response to COVID-19. Read More»
UPDATE: The U.S. is Continuing to Lead the Humanitarian and Health Assistance Response to COVID-19
The U.S. Government is leading the world’s humanitarian and health response to the COVID-19 pandemic even while we battle the virus at home. Read More»
The U.S. Role in International Organizations’ Response to COVID-19
The United States is by far the most generous and reliable contributor to crisis response and humanitarian action through the United Nations and dozens of international organizations. U.S. assistance, monetary and in-kind contributions, expertise and technology, are indispensable to the effort to combat COVID-19. Read More»
U.S. Support for ASEAN in Fighting COVID-19
As the leader in the global health and humanitarian response to COVID-19, the United States has acted swiftly to support our ASEAN partners in combating the COVID-19 virus. Read More»
Release of Arbitrarily Detained Civilians and U.S. Citizens in Syria to Avert COVID-19 Spread
In light of threats posed by COVID-19, the United States reiterates its calls for the Assad regime to take concrete steps to protect the fate of thousands of civilians, including U.S. citizens, being held arbitrarily in overcrowded and inhumane conditions in regime detention centers. Read More»
The State Department Imposes Sanctions on Individual Responsible for the Violence in northern Syria
The State Department Imposes Sanctions on Individual Responsible for the Violence in northern Syria STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE For Immediate Release Washington, DC – March 17, 2020 Today, the United States is designating a senior Assad regime official who is responsible for the violence and the disastrous humanitarian crisis ... Read More»
U.S. Announces New Humanitarian Assistance for Rohingya/other Communities in Bangladesh, Burma
On March 3, the United States announced more than $59 million in additional humanitarian assistance for Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh and internally displaced Rohingya and members of other affected communities in Burma Read More»
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 2017, 2018, and 2019." Read More»
America Announces New Humanitarian Assistance for the Syria Crisis Response
Today in Turkey, the U.S. Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Kelly Craft, announced $108 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Syria in response to the ongoing crisis caused by Assad regime, Russian, and Iranian forces. Read More»
USAID Statement on the Commitment of $37 Million in Assistance to Respond to COVID-19
The U.S. Government is providing these funds to the World Health Organization, other multilateral institutions, and programs led by USAID's implementing partners. These are the first U.S. Government funds committed from the pledge of up to $100 million announced by the U.S. Department of State on February 7, 2020. Read More»
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, sympathy, and appreciation to the people of China and especially the health responders on the front lines, who are protecting not only their communities, but the world." Read More»
Supporting the Venezuelan People
Venezuela’s political crisis has led to the flight of more than 4.8 million people, the collapse of a once prosperous country’s educational, economic, industrial, and healthcare systems, and the abuse of human rights and fundamental freedoms. Read More»
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. ... Read More»
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." Read More»
VIDEO: International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent
The International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent was held in Geneva from December 9 to 12, 2019. Learn more about the conference and the U.S. delegations. Read More»
Statement by Ambassador Bremberg: 33rd International Conference of the Red Cross & Red Crescent
On behalf of the U.S. Government, I thank the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), and the Standing Commission for your efforts preparing for this important quadrennial conference. Read More»
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 host large numbers of refugees while noting the need for continued commitment to refugee protection. We stand with you. Read More»
Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2020
Secretary Pompeo: "America’s support for refugees and other displaced people extends well beyond our immigration system." Read More»
On the Passing of Sadako Ogata
The State Department, along with our international partners and donor governments, remembers the life and work of Sadako Ogata, former UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), who led the agency from 1991 to 2000. Read More»
U.S. Participation in the 70th Session of the UNHCR Executive Committee in Geneva
From October 7-11, the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration led the U.S. delegation to the 70th Session of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Executive Committee. Read More»
U.S. Participation in the Geneva International Discussions on the Conflict in Georgia
At the forty-ninth round of the Geneva International Discussions (GID) on the conflict in Georgia, the U.S. delegation expressed concern over the recent escalation of tensions along the Administrative Boundary Line (ABL) with South Ossetia. Read More»
United States Announces $25 Million to Support Emergency Cash Transfer Program in Yemen
This funding complements more than $2.2 billion in U.S. humanitarian assistance since 2015 and will help 1.5 million Yemeni households – approximately 9 million people – access basic goods and services on the local economy. Read More»
The U.S. Increases its Contribution in Response to the Venezuelan Regional Crisis
On September 25, Secretary Pompeo announced in New York nearly $119 million in additional humanitarian assistance to further demonstrate the United States’ commitment and solidarity with the Venezuelan people and the region in response to the Maduro-made Venezuela crisis. Read More»
U.S. Announces New Humanitarian Assistance for Displaced Rohingya in Bangladesh and Burma
Today in New York, the United States announced more than $127 million in additional humanitarian assistance for Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh and internally displaced Rohingya and members of other affected communities in Burma. Read More»
The U.S. Joins the Interim Government of Venezuela and Other Countries in Invoking the TIAR
The U.S. joins the Interim Government of Venezuela and ten other countries in invoking the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance (TIAR). Read More»
United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance in Response to Venezuelan Regional Crisis
Deputy Secretary John Sullivan and United States Agency for International Development Administrator Mark Green announced September 4 in Cúcuta, Colombia more than $120 million in additional U.S. humanitarian assistance to address the largest external displacement of persons in the Hemisphere’s history. Read More»
U.S. Continues to Push for Action Two Years after Rohingya Ethnic Cleansing
Two years ago, Burma’s security forces engaged in a brutal attack against hundreds of thousands of unarmed men, women, and children in a grossly disproportionate response to attacks by militants on security posts in northern Rakhine State. Read More»
On Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act, U.S. Endorses Charter on Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities
On the 29th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the United States reaffirms its commitment to respecting the human rights of persons with disabilities. Read More»
The U.S. to Provide Additional $38 M to Contain Ebola outbreak, including $15 M funding to WHO
The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing more than $38 million in additional assistance to help end the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), including $15 million in new funding to the World Health Organization. Read More»
U.S. Participation in the Geneva International Discussions on the Conflict in Georgia
The United States fully supports Georgia’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders. Read More»
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. Read More»
On the Occasion of World Refugee Day
Secretary Pompeo: "On World Refugee Day, we recognize the plight of millions of refugees who have fled their homes due to conflict and persecution, and we reaffirm our commitment to provide life-saving assistance for the most vulnerable." Read More»
Delivery of Humanitarian Assistance to Rukban
The United States is appalled by the Assad regime’s decision to reject the UN request to deliver a convoy of urgently needed humanitarian aid from Damascus to the Rukban encampment. Read More»
U.S. Statement at the Geneva International Discussions on the Conflict in Georgia
At the forty-seventh round of the Geneva International Discussions (GID) on the conflict in Georgia, April 2-3, the United States welcomed the resumption of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) meetings in Ergneti and efforts by the GID Co-Chairs and participants to re-convene the IPRM meetings in Gali as soon as possible. Read More»
Humanitarian Assistance for Afghans Affected by Conflict, Drought, and Other Natural Disasters
The United States announced more than $61 million in additional humanitarian assistance to meet the needs of vulnerable communities, displaced persons, and returning refugees across Afghanistan, as well as Afghan refugees in the region. Read More»
U.S. Humanitarian Assistance in Response to the Syria Crisis
The United States announced more than $397 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Syria as part of the Regional Refugee and Resilience Plan for 2019-2020. Read More»
United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance to the People of Yemen
Today, the United States announced nearly $24 million in additional emergency aid to the people of Yemen, who face the world's largest humanitarian crisis. Read More»
United States Provides Additional Humanitarian Aid to Venezuelans Who Have Fled Their Country
Today, Vice President Pence announced that the United States is providing nearly $56 million in additional humanitarian assistance to support the regional response for the nearly 3.4 million Venezuelans who have fled Venezuela due to the political and economic crisis caused by Nicolas Maduro. Read More»
Secretary’s Remarks: Let Humanitarian Aid Into Venezuela
Today has been a historic day. Interim President Juan Guaido, the National Assembly, and the people of Venezuela have been an inspiration to the world. Read More»
The United States Pre-Positions Aid for Venezuelans on the Brazil-Venezuela Border
On February 22, the United States and its partners began pre-positioning additional humanitarian aid for Venezuelans in Boa Vista, Brazil in proximity to the Brazil-Venezuela border. Read More»
Freedom of Movement for Internally Displaced Persons in Rukban
The United States applauds the recent success of the United Nations and Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) humanitarian convoy which brought life-saving humanitarian assistance to more than 40,000 displaced people at the Rukban informal camp in south-eastern Syria. Read More»
U.S. Announces New Humanitarian Assistance at the Launch of the Joint Response Plan for Bangladesh
02/15/2019 09:59 AM EST Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 15, 2019 Today in Geneva, the United States announced $60 million in humanitarian assistance at the launch of the 2019 UN Joint Response Plan for Bangladesh. This funding will help address the emergency needs of more than 900,000 refugees in Bangladesh, most ... Read More»
The U.S. Supports the Venezuelan People with Humanitarian Assistance
Standing with our Hemispheric neighbors: The United States is supporting our Hemispheric partners in addressing the needs of Venezuelans who have fled to the region. Read More»
Delivery of Humanitarian Assistance to Rukban
We welcome the news that the UN and Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) are making a second humanitarian aid delivery from Damascus to the Rukban encampment, providing critical food, medical care, warm clothes, and shelter materials. Read More»
United States Is Ready To Provide Urgent Humanitarian Aid to the People of Venezuela
Secretary of State Pompeo announced that the United States is ready to provide more than $20 million in initial humanitarian assistance to the people of Venezuela as they struggle to cope with severe food and medicine shortages and the other dire impacts of their country’s political and economic crisis caused by the illegitimate Maduro regime. Read More»
Launch of the Humanitarian Assistance Steering Council
Secretary Pompeo: "In order to further optimize the State Department and USAID’s humanitarian assistance, I have established a new senior-level mechanism for coordinating and overseeing U.S. humanitarian assistance – the Humanitarian Assistance Steering Council." Read More»
U.S. Participation in the Geneva International Discussions on the conflict in Georgia
Press Statement by the U.S. Delegation to the Geneva International Discussions on the Conflict in Georgia (GID) Read More»
State Department Press Statement: On U.S. Assistance to UNRWA
The Administration has carefully reviewed the issue and determined that the United States will not make additional contributions to UNRWA. Read More»
World Humanitarian Day
Today, on World Humanitarian Day, we recognize the commitment and dedication of humanitarian aid workers who risk everything to serve those in need, and we honor those who have lost their lives to protect the world’s most vulnerable people. Read More»
U.S. Announces $170 Million in Humanitarian Assistance to Help Vulnerable People in Ethiopia Who are Facing Displacement and Food Insecurity
This additional funding brings the total U.S. humanitarian contribution for Ethiopia to more than $802 million since October 2016. Read More»
Evacuation of the White Helmets From Southwest Syria
The United States welcomes the safe evacuation of more than 400 members of the Syrian Civil Defense, otherwise known as the White Helmets, and their families from southwest Syria. Read More»
Remarks by Secretary Pompeo at the 2018 Trafficking in Persons Report Launch Ceremony
The 2018 Trafficking in Persons Report is available in PDF and HTML formats. Read More»
Framework Discussions for Cooperation Between the U.S. and the Office of the UNHCR
On June 22 in Geneva, officials from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) held an all-day senior-level review of the 2018-2019 PRM-UNHCR Framework for Cooperation. Read More»
United States Assisting Venezuelans in Need
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC June 26, 2018 Vice President Mike Pence announced today in Brazil nearly $10 million in additional humanitarian U.S. assistance for Venezuelans who have fled their country due to the man-made crisis there. This funding for the Venezuelan people includes a contribution to the International Organization for Migration ... Read More»
United States Commemorates World Refugee Day
On World Refugee Day, we join the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and our international partners in commemorating the strength, courage, and resilience of millions of refugees worldwide who have been forced to flee their homes due to persecution and conflict. Read More»
U.S. Statement on the Referendum in Burundi
Press Statement by Heather Nauert, Department Spokesperson Washington, DC May 21, 2018 The United States notes that the May 17, referendum process in Burundi was marred by a lack of transparency, the suspension of media outlets, and attempts to pressure voters. The government allowed vigorous campaigning by the opposition during the designated two-week campaign period, but ... Read More»
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