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  • Sean McCormack, Spokesman. International Human Rights Day

    Today marks the 60th Anniversary of the adoption of the United Nation’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a document that affirms the inherent rights of people everywhere and enshrines basic freedoms of thought, expression, peaceful assembly, religion, and association...

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  • Secretary Rice delivers remarks and presentation of awards at the ceremony for international human rights. Remarks At the 2008 International Human Rights Day

    This week, we are joining in solidarity with human rights defenders across the globe in marking the 60th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Universal Declaration is celebrated by men and women of every culture and creed, every race ...

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  • White House Photo Presidential Message: Eid al-Adha, 2008

    I send greetings to Muslims around the world celebrating Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice. Eid al-Adha commemorates Abraham's devotion to God, and it reminds us of God's mercy and provision for his people. Abraham's deep faith was tested when God asked him to sacrifice his son...

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Statement on the threat to PDHR Raffi Gregorian
The United States Government (USG) deplores the threat made against Principal Deputy High Representative...

Statement on the threat to PDHR Raffi Gregorian

Statement of the US Ambassador
My government’s assessment is that Bosnia and Herzegovina is moving disturbingly in the wrong direction...

Statement of the US Ambassador

Statement by the US Embassy
The United States is extremely concerned over the conclusion adopted on Sept. 11 by the Republika Srpska...

Statement by the US Embassy

Media Advisory: IPR Round Table
United States Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in cooperation with the Sarajevo Film Festival, is ...


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Warden Message - Demonstration in Sarajevo on January 10, 2009
This Warden Message alerts U.S. citizens to a demonstration planned for 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 10 at the Trg oslobodjenja, which is located across from the Army Hall. The demonstration, protesting the Israeli military action in Gaza, is organized by several NGOs...

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Job Announcement 08-49
The U.S. Embassy in Sarajevo is seeking an individual for the position of Chauffeur in our Overseas Buildings Operations Office. Basic Function Of Position: Operates motor vehicles to transport passengers or cargo. Serves as OBO driver, driving official vehicles for the officers and other employees of the OBO or official visitors...

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Human Rights Day, Bill of Rights Day, and Human Rights Week
The United States was founded on the principle that government must respect people's rights to speak freely, worship as they choose, and pursue their dreams in liberty...

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Kosovo: EULEX Deployment
Today in the Security Council, the United States welcomed the Secretary General's recent report on Kosovo and welcomed the considerable progress made in Kosovo since its independence in February. The United States also supports the decision by the Secretary General to adapt the UN's role to this new, positive reality ...

Crisis in Georgia

Crisis in Georgia
This section provides public information released by the White House, State Department and other US Government institutions regarding the unfolding situation in Georgia.

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