On the Passing of Judith Heumann

On the Passing of Judith HeumannWe join the international community in honoring the life and legacy of Judith “Judy” Heumann.  Judy was a trailblazer and extraordinary leader during her decades of human rights advocacy and public service.  She was frequently called the “mother of the disability rights movement” and was a mentor to countless young leaders and activists around the world. To […]

Celebrating International Women’s Day – United States Department of State

Sanctioning Those Connected to Human Rights Abuses in IranOn International Women’s Day, the United States stands with the international community in celebrating the tenacity, determination, and leadership of women and girls around the world and the immense contributions and accomplishments they achieve toward more peaceful and democratic societies.  The Department of State is committed to empowering and amplifying the voices of women and […]

Joint Statement from Foreign Ministers on the Situation for Women and Girls in Afghanistan on International Women’s Day

Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights Issues Turner’s Travel to London, Paris, and GenevaThe following is a statement from the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States and […]