Freedom of Expression
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"True democracy demands that citizens cannot be thrown in jail because of what they believe, and that businesses can be opened without paying a bribe. It depends on the freedom of citizens to speak their minds and assemble without fear, and on the rule of law and due process that guarantees the rights of all people."
- Remarks from President Obama to the United Nations General Assembly
Women Moving Forward in Guatemala
Cultural Affairs Officer Kathleen Guerra talks about "Mujeres Adelante" (Women Moving Forward), a Department of State initiative in conjunction with the Seattle International Foundation which identifies and trains emerging women leaders on how to prevent and respond to gender-based violence in their communities.
Conversations With America: “Promoting Disability Rights”
Judith Heumann, Special Advisor for International Disability Rights, holds a conversation with Ann Cody, Director of Policy and Global Outreach for BlazeSports America, and Kirk Bauer, Executive Director of Disabled Sports USA, on "Promoting Disability Rights." Discussion moderated by Cheryl Benton, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs.
Universal Periodic Review – 14th UPR Session
The United States believes the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) has the potential to effect real change in countries throughout the world.
Read interventions from the 14th UPR Session, occurring from October 22 – November 1.
- Features
- Burma
- Libya
- Internet Freedom
- Reports
