NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON PRESS STATEMENT SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 The United States and 37 other countries invoked the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe’s (OSCE) Moscow Mechanism on July 28 to examine the Russia’s adherence to its OSCE Human Dimension commitments on human rights and fundamental freedoms. In the report released today in Vienna , the expert mission found that a …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 23 September, 2022 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, Key Documents, News, Official Reports, Press Releases, Reports
THE WHITE HOUSE BRIEFING ROOM STATEMENTS AND RELEASES SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 Today, in his address to the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. announced over $2.9 billion in new assistance from the U.S. Government to address global food insecurity. President Biden’s announcement builds on the $6.9 billion in …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 22 September, 2022 | Topics: Agriculture, Fact Sheets, Fundamental Freedoms, Health Issues, Key Officials, News, President of the United States, Press Releases
Press Release In Honor of UN International Day of Peace Announcing Winners of Peace Poster Competition September 21, 2022 At this critical moment in history, when peace, freedom, and democracy are under threat, U.S. Embassy Moscow is proud to honor the United Nations International Day of Peace with the announcement of the winners of the …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 21 September, 2022 | Topics: Art & Culture, Fundamental Freedoms, Press Releases
ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FOREIGN PRESS CENTER NEW YORK, N.Y. SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 REMARKS SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning, everyone. Before we begin, let me just take a moment to again welcome the safe return of Mark Frerichs, an American Navy veteran who spent more than two and a half years in captivity in …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 20 September, 2022 | Topics: Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, Key Officials, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 President Putin’s unjustified war against Ukraine puts millions around the globe at risk of increasing food insecurity. The Kremlin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, one of the world’s largest exporters of food, has led to the damage or outright destruction of many of Ukraine’s arterial roads, railways, …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 16 September, 2022 | Topics: Agriculture, Europe & Eurasia, Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, News, Press Releases, Reports
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 2, 2021 Tomorrow, the United States joins the international community in celebrating World Press Freedom Day. Information and knowledge are powerful tools, and a free and independent press is the core institution connecting publics to the information they need to advocate for themselves, make informed decisions, and …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 2 May, 2021 | Topics: Fundamental Freedoms, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
“We all must continue to strive for global respect for the inalienable rights belonging to all individuals, regardless of their race, gender, sexual identity, disability, or any other characteristic. Over the course of my career, I have seen the progress that can be made when nations invest in the protection of human rights of all …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 10 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, Policy, Video
With a November 4 deadline approaching, after which a full slate of U.S. sanctions on the Iranian regime will return, U.S. officials met with members of the Iranian diaspora to highlight the plight of 800 prisoners of conscience held by the Iranian government and other human rights abuses by the regime against its own people. …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 22 October, 2018 | Topics: Fundamental Freedoms, News
United States Mission to the United Nations Office of Press and Public Diplomacy As delivered by Political Counselor Gregory Macris to the Permanent Council, Vienna For Immediate Release July 5, 2018 Thank you, Mr. Chair. Less than two months ago, the United States joined other participating States at the Permanent Council in expressing concern about …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 5 July, 2018 | Topics: Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, News
“The United States strongly condemns the detention of hundreds of peaceful protesters throughout #Russia on Sunday. Detaining peaceful protesters, human rights observers, and journalists is an affront to core democratic values. We were troubled to hear of the arrest of opposition figure Alexei Navalny upon arrival at the demonstration, as well as the police raids …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 27 March, 2017 | Topics: Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, News, Policy, Press Releases
