Statement by the Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues Maria Otero
The United States is deeply concerned and saddened by the continuing violence in Tibetan areas of China and the increasing frequency of self-immolations by Tibetans.
We call on the Chinese government to permit Tibetans to express their grievances freely, publicly, peacefully, and without fear of retribution.
Geneva Forum Marks Real Turning Point in Discussion of Business and Human Rights
Assistant Secretary of State Michael Posner answered questions from the press at the Forum on Business and Human Rights in Geneva, Switzerland. The Forum seeks to address the need to create rules of the road for how governments, companies and civil society interact with respect to issues of human rights.
Ensuring Diamonds Are Truly Conflict Free
The Kimberley Process is a voluntary effort to prevent diamonds that fuel rebel movements' activities from entering into the global supply chain, thereby creating confidence in an industry that supports millions of workers in mining, cutting and polishing, wholesale, and retail trade. The KP includes 80 countries, as well as observers from the diamond industry and civil society.
The Necessity of an Inclusive, Transparent, and Participatory Internet
On the eve of the World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT), we believe that it is the right time to reaffirm the U.S. government's commitment to the multi-stakeholder model as the appropriate process for addressing Internet policy and governance issues.
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