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- Secretary Clinton: "...we should be dedicating our efforts to brave young women, some of whose names we will know and some we will never know, who struggle against tradition and culture and even outright hostility and sometimes violence to pursue their hopes, their God-given potential to have a life of meaning and purpose and make contributions to their families, their communities, their countries, and the world."
- "By creating a transparent & independent judicial process, the Court has brought justice & provided accountability for the people of Sierra Leone & helped them move on from a painful chapter in their history...[It] has broken new ground in the field of international criminal law, through its jurisprudence on the use of child soldiers & its recognition that sexual slavery can be a war crime & crime against humanity."
- We are at an unprecedented time in history where we are witnessing more transitions to democracy than ever before – most of which are driven by popular demand, sometimes in the face of violent tactics that try to silence those voices calling for change. We see this across the Middle East and North Africa, as well as throughout Africa. Democracy is taking root around the world.
- "The international community must reassert its commitment to protecting free expression – no matter how insulting one’s words might be...the US Government abhors hate speech & those who intentionally insult the beliefs of others. We believe it is our responsibility to find a way to combat hate speech while also respecting the fundamental right to free expression enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights"
- "Progress depends on the ability of individuals and organizations to come together around shared goals; harness the power of their convictions; and make societies more productive, transparent and accountable...we have seen governments constrict civil society activism and increase their attacks against civic-minded organizations and individuals. These crackdowns mark a disturbing trend that requires global leadership"
- Video - Live at State - Freedom of Expression: Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Dan Baer takes questions on the U.S. position on freedom of expression. A transcript for the Remarks can be found here: http://www.humanrights.gov/2012/09/28/live-at-state-video-deputy-assistant-secretary-dan-bear-takes-questions-on-freedom-of-expression/
- Check out the latest Video of Remarks from President Obama and Secretary Clinton on Freedom of Expression. Available with English and Arabic subtitles:
- Mr. Trejo Cabrera worked tirelessly to resolve the tragic and complex land conflict in Honduras's Bajo Aguan, relying on legal challenges and negotiations in a region where disputes are too often settled through violence. We urge all parties to continue his efforts to bring peace to the Bajo Aguan.
- "...we call on all participants to promote an electoral process that the Georgian people judge as free and fair. We commend the work of the domestic and international observation groups, including principally the OSCE/ODIHR mission that in Georgia, to help ensure the election process is transparent and consistent with international standards and the results reflect the will of the Georgian people."
- Assistant Secretary Michael H. Posner with Ambassador Eileen Chamberlain Donahoe, U.S. Representative to the Human Rights Council, at the Adoption of the Bahrain UPR Report:
http://www.humanrights.gov/2012/09/19/statement-by-assistant-secretary-posner-at-the-adoption-of-the-bahrain-upr-report/
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