Ambassador Donahoe’s Introduction Statement on the Syria Resolution
The United States, along with Turkey, Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Kingdom, presents for adoption a resolution entitled “the deterioration of the situation of human rights in the Syrian Arab Republic and the need to grant immediate access to the Commission of Inquiry.”
Read moreU.S. Welcomes Resolution on Violence against Women and Girls
The U.S. supports this Council’s continuing commitment to the human rights of women and girls everywhere and to insisting upon the elimination of all forms of violence against women and girls.
Read moreU.S. Statement Following the Adoption of the PRST on Somalia
Protecting human rights is fundamental to ensuring the development of a peaceful, prosperous, and democratic Somalia.
Read moreEOP on the Protection of Human Rights in the Republic of Guinea
The challenges before the Government of Guinea in the promotion and protection of human rights remain serious, given the continuation of human rights violations and abuses over the last year.
Read moreU.S. Statement on the Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar
Myanmar is an ethnically and religiously diverse country, and fostering tolerance and mutual respect between peoples of different backgrounds remains one of Myanmar’s most significant challenges
Read moreEOP on Technical Assistance to the Central African Republic
The United States remains deeply concerned by the human rights situation in the Central African Republic.
Read moreEOV on Access to Medecines and the Right to the Highest Standard of Health
The United States has strong concerns about a number of the provisions of the resolution on access to medicines.
Read moreU.S. is Firmly Committed to the Right to Education
The United States strongly supports the right to education and firmly believe in the importance of this human right.
Read moreU.S. Supports HRC Resolution on the Situation of Human Rights in Belarus
The U.S. is pleased to co-sponsor and vote in support of an HRC resolution expressing deep concern at the continuing systematic human rights violations in Belarus.
Read moreEOV on the Right to Peace
The United States believes that respect for human rights is fundamental to ensuring peace in any society.
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