U.S. Remarks at “Women’s Access to Justice” HRC Side Event
DAS Paula Schriefer: “The legal empowerment of women and ensuring their access to justice is an important priority for the United States.”
Read moreKerry on Retirement of Pope Benedict XVI
The United States sends its best wishes to His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI as he leaves the Vatican after years of service and dedication.
Read moreSenate Confirms Hagel Will Be Next Defense Secretary
By a vote of 58–41, the U.S. Senate confirmed Chuck Hagel, a former U.S. senator from Nebraska, as the next secretary of defense.
Read moreAssistant Secretary of State Posner’s Human Rights Visit to Burma
Assistant Secretary of State Michael H. Posner met with civil society groups, international organizations, former political prisoners, and corporate representatives in Rangoon
Read moreSecretary John Kerry Travels to Europe and the Middle East
From February 24 to March 6, Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar.
Read moreNancy Lindborg, USAID Assistant Administrator, remarks in the Syria Humanitarian Forum
The United States is providing $19 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Syria. This brings the United States humanitarian assistance total in response to this crisis to nearly $385 million for populations within Syria as well as those in neighboring countries.
Read moreEU, U.S. to Launch Talks on Comprehensive Trade Deal
Economic ties between the United States and the European Union account for half of the world’s economic output and nearly $1 trillion, or one-third, of the global trade in goods and services.
Read moreStatement by the President on North Korean announcement of nuclear test
North Korea’s nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs constitute a threat to U.S. national security and to international peace and security.
Read moreU.S. Contributes an Initial $171 Million to the UN Refugee Agency
This year’s initial contribution funded through the State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, will support UNHCR efforts worldwide.
Read moreU.S. Envoy at OSCE on Internet 2013 Conference
The United States is looking forward to the Internet 2013 conference being hosted by OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatovic from February 13-15.
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