Human Rights Day – United States Department of State
We live by the principle that all persons are born free and equal with inherent human rights. This principle – a product of foresight and humility by those who came before us – was enshrined 75 years ago today by the UN General Assembly when it adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The […]
Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Jake Tapper of CNN State of the Union
QUESTION: Joining me now is Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Mr. Secretary, thanks for joining us. So the U.S. stood alone at the UN Security Council on Friday to block the ceasefire, and the administration is sidestepping Congress to rush more weapons to Israel. You said this week there is, quote, a “gap between … the […]
Qin Sun Stubis’ Historical Epic, “Once Our Lives,” Wins Readers’ Favorite 2023 International Book Award
Qin Sun Stubis wins Readers’ Favorite 2023 International Book Award Readers’ Favorite 2023 International Book Awards medal “Once Our Lives” won a Readers’ Favorite 2023 International Book Award Sweeping saga about four generations of Chinese women who survive war, revolution and an ancient superstition wins prize for cultural nonfiction WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 1, […]
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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting on Gaza with Joint Arab League-Organization of Islamic Cooperation Delegation
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met yesterday with the Foreign Ministers of Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye, as well as a Palestinian Authority senior official, as part of a delegation representing the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. Secretary Blinken reaffirmed the United States’ support for Israel’s right to ensure Hamas can never repeat […]
Secretary Blinken’s Call with ICRC President Spoljaric
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) President Mirjana Spoljaric Egger yesterday. Secretary Blinken emphasized the importance of ICRC’s humanitarian response to the conflict in Gaza. The Secretary and ICRC President also discussed efforts to strengthen civilian protections and expand the flow […]
COP28 Women Climate Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition
On December 8, the Coalition for Climate Entrepreneurship (CCE) held its second pitch competition for women climate entrepreneurs during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28). The Department of State’s Office of Global Partnerships Managing Director Thomas Debass hosted the event, which featured keynote speeches from USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator for the Gender Equality and Women’s […]
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Zello Unveils Recipients of 2nd Annual Zello Talks Awards, Commending Organizations Harnessing PTT for Operational Excellence
Frontline Professionals Across Diverse Sectors Champion Zello PTT as Top Solution, Elevating Team Communication and Business Impact
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Iran Aligned Militias in Iraq
The United States strongly condemns last night’s rocket attacks on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and today’s attacks against facilities hosting U.S. personnel. The many Iran-aligned militias that operate freely in Iraq threaten the security and stability of Iraq, our personnel, and our partners in the region. Prime Minister Sudani rightly called these attacks acts […]
U.S. Welcomes the Kyrgyz Republic’s Continued Repatriation of its Nationals
The Kyrgyz Republic’s repatriation of 96 women and children from the al-Hol displaced persons camp in northeast Syria, the fourth such return of its nationals this year alone, demonstrates the Republic’s tremendous commitment to both its nationals and to alleviating a security and humanitarian crisis, the only durable solution to which is repatriation. In total, […]
Deputy Secretary Verma Travels to Atlanta, Costa Rica, and Brazil
Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Atlanta, Georgia, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and San Jose, Costa Rica December 11-14. In Atlanta, he will underscore U.S. anti-corruption priorities at the U.S.-hosted tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (COSP) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption […]