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U.S. and EU Call on the Iranian Government to Fulfill Its Human Rights Obligations

U.S. and EU Call on the Iranian Government to Fulfill Its Human Rights Obligations

The United States and the European Union condemn the continuing human rights violations in Iran since the June 12 election. The large scale detentions and mass trials, the threatened execution of protestors, the intimidation of family members of those detained and the continuing denial to its citizens of the right to peaceful expression are contrary to human rights norms.

World Cancer Day

World Cancer Day

The United States is a leader in the global effort to conquer cancer. The U.S. Department of State has several international projects underway that are focused on the prevention of specific cancers, notably breast and other women’s cancers.

Implementation of the U.S. Global Health Initiative

Implementation of the U.S. Global Health Initiative

Through the Global Health Initiative (GHI) the United States will invest $63 billion over six years to help partner countries improve health outcomes through strengthened health systems – with a particular focus on improving the health of women, newborns and children through programs including infectious disease, nutrition, maternal and child health, and safe water.

The History of Black Economic Empowerment – A Legacy of Struggle and Triumph

The History of Black Economic Empowerment – A Legacy of Struggle and Triumph

Each February, Black History Month honors the struggles and triumphs of millions of American citizens over the most devastating obstacles — slavery, prejudice, poverty — as well as their contributions to the nation’s cultural and political life.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau there are more than 41 million black residents in the United States, including those of more than one race. They make up 13.5 percent of the U.S. population.

Latest News – Humanitarian Aid / Refugees

U.S. Contributes $40 Million to UNRWA for Palestine Refugees in the Near East

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The United States announced today that it is making an initial contribution of $40 million to the United Nations […]

U.S. Statement at the Human Rights Council Special Session on Haiti

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As in our humanitarian efforts now, and as we transition to reconstruction and rebuilding, the United States looks forward […]

Secretary of State Clinton Remarks With Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper After Their Meeting

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Secretary Clinton (Jan. 25): “We bear a responsibility to our taxpayers to assure that the money that our government […]

Arms Control News

Under Secretary Ellen Tauscher’s Remarks on Nuclear Disarmament

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Thank you. It’s an honor to be here in Paris at the Global Zero Summit and see so many […]

Opening Statement to the Conference on Disarmament

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As this is the first time I am taking the floor this year, allow me to begin by congratulating […]

Nonproliferation Resource List – Leading Institutions, Web Sites, Publications

White House Chart Showing Declines in US and Russian Nuclear Arsenals

A useful reference list of leading nonproliferation institutions, web sites and publications.

Human Rights

Universal Periodic Review of Italy – Statement by the U.S.

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The United States warmly welcomes His Excellency Vincenzo Scotti and the entire Italian delegation to the Working Group of […]

Universal Periodic Review of Nicaragua – Statement by the United States

The United States notes with interest Nicaragua’s inclusion in its reporting on civil and political rights that the Office […]

U.S. Statement on the Universal Periodic Review of Qatar in the Human Rights Council

The United States remains concerned about the treatment and rights of migrant workers in Qatar, and we thus recommend […]

Environment

U.S. Notification to the UN on Climate Change

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“The United States today officially announced its desire to associate with the Copenhagen Accord and submitted its emissions reduction […]

Remarks of President Barack Obama at Copenhagen Summit

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Good morning. It’s an honor to for me to join this distinguished group of leaders from nations around the […]

Todd Stern, Special Envoy for Climate Change – Press Briefing December 15, 2009

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Today I’ve had some useful conversations – already met with my Chinese friend Xie Zhenhua and have been working […]