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Remarks at Human Rights Day Event Presenting the Global Treasure Award to Amal Clooney
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Under Secretary Fernandez’s Participation in the National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce’s Ambassador of the Year Award Ceremony

Under Secretary Fernandez’s Participation in the National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce’s Ambassador of the Year Award Ceremony
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken Conversation with 2022 Department of State Anti-Corruption Champion Award Honorees

Secretary Antony J. Blinken Conversation with 2022 Department of State Anti-Corruption Champion Award Honorees
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DRL Request for Statements of Interest: DRL FY22 Iraq Programs

DRL Request for Statements of Interest: DRL FY22 Iraq Programs
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Combating Global Corruption and Human Rights Abuses

Combating Global Corruption and Human Rights Abuses
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Under Secretary Zeya’s Travel to Minneapolis, Minnesota

Under Secretary Zeya’s Travel to Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Joint Statement by Canada and United States on the Human Rights Situation in Iran

Joint Statement by Canada and United States on the Human Rights Situation in Iran
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Special Online Briefing with Uzra Zeya, Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights

Special Online Briefing with Uzra Zeya, Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights
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Joint Statement Through the Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse on Standing with the Women and Girls of Iran

Joint Statement Through the Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse on Standing with the Women and Girls of Iran
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“PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF SENATE AMENDMENT TO HOUSE AMENDMENT TO SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2764, CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2008” published by the Congressional Record on Dec. 28, 2007

“PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF SENATE AMENDMENT TO HOUSE AMENDMENT TO SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2764, CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2008“ was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on page E2668 on Dec. 28, 2007
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Blinken: U.S. 'supports Nepal’s democratic process'

The United States is congratulating the people of Nepal for conducting a "successful" election last month and on the creation of a new coalition government led by a three-time prime minister.
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Joint Statement from Foreign Ministers on the Taliban’s Ban on Afghan Women Working for National and International NGOs

Release: The following is a statement from the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States and the High Representative of the European Union.
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What did State Department publish on Dec. 28?

The US State Department published a two page notice on Dec. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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A Pivotal Year for the Health of the Planet and its People

Release: As this year ends, we will look back on 2022 as one of the most pivotal years for the health of the planet and its people. Just like fifty years ago, when the historic United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm kicked off the modern environmental movement, in recent months we have...
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Turkish Court Upholds Conviction of Osman Kavala

Release: The United States is deeply troubled and disappointed by a Turkish court’s decision to uphold the conviction of Osman Kavala today. As we have said before, his unjust conviction is inconsistent with respect for human rights and the rule of law. We again call on Turkey to release Osman Kavala, in keeping...
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Notice published on Dec. 29 by State Department

The US State Department published a two page notice on Dec. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Launch of the AU Monitoring, Verification and Compliance Mission in Ethiopia

Release: We applaud the signing and launch of the African Union’s Monitoring, Verification and Compliance Mission (AU-MVCM) in Mekele, another important step toward securing lasting peace for the people of northern Ethiopia. The United States stands ready to support the AU-MVCM and full implementation of the...
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Launch of the AU Monitoring, Verification and Compliance Mission in Ethiopia

News Release: We applaud the signing and launch of the African Union’s Monitoring, Verification and Compliance Mission (AU-MVCM) in Mekele, another important step toward securing lasting peace for the people of northern Ethiopia. The United States stands ready to support the AU-MVCM and full implementation of the ...
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DRL FY22: Global Equality Fund LGBTQI+ Programs

Release: United States Department of State. Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL FY22: Global Equality Fund LGBTQI+ Programs. This is the announcement of funding opportunity number SFOP0009294. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345. Type of...
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Israel’s New Government

News Release: Today, Israel’s Knesset voted to ratify a new Israeli government under the leadership of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. I look forward to working with the new Israeli government to promote peace, security, and prosperity in the region, and to advance the interests and values that have been at the ...
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