We are following disturbing reports of violence and forced conscription of Rohingya in Burma’s Rakhine state. We call on the military regime and armed actors to cease violence against civilians and allow humanitarian access.

Each time I travel, I get to spend time with a particular member of our team. Learning from and working alongside such talented civil and foreign service officers is the best part of the job.
Catie Kenyon, you are absolutely stellar!!

Thank you to two of our dynamo special envoys, Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt and Sarah Morgenthau for their dedication to public service and upholding democracy and 🇺🇸 values and priorities across the 🌍

Productive and meaningful discussion today with U.S. Ambassador at Large Rashad Hussain Rashad Hussain on tackling anti-Muslim discrimination and cooperating with our partners to address intersecting forms of hate while preserving freedom of religion or belief.
Thankful for our cooperation!

Always fun to run into friends at the State Department! Andrew Weinstein great to see you this week.

Such an honor to participate in the High-Level Dialogue between Brazil and the United States. 200 years of solid diplomatic relations have meant great cooperation, and we look forward to more work together with Mission of Brazil UN and Itamaraty Brazil 🇧🇷 at the United Nations Human Rights Council and beyond! 🇧🇷🇺🇸

Grateful for the leadership of my boss, President Biden.
His steadfast commitment to democracy and to compassion while speaking out against all forms of hate are truly an inspiration.
His sense of humanity knows no hierarchy.
Thank you for giving me a few minutes today, Mr. President!

“We need to make sure that when we’re talking about digital transformation, we’re including the disability accessibility lens.” #SpecialAdvisorDisability Minkara outlines a vision of inclusive employment in her video message to the APEC Secretariat HRDWG in Arequipa. #DisruptTheNarrative

Celebrating my son Zach's law school graduation today. He & his classmates UVA Law School make up the most diverse class in its 205-year history, led by the 1st woman dean. Here's to Zach & the other incredible men & women dedicated to the law & committed to shaping a more just future!

At the White House on #IDAHOBIT , I am reminded of the 🇺🇸 deep commitment to the Human Rights of all persons.

“All human beings should be treated with respect and dignity and should be able to live without fear no matter who they are or whom they love.” - President Biden.

We urge Nicaraguan authorities to release all unjustly detained individuals who bravely defend democracy and fundamental freedoms. Today, we took steps to impose visa restrictions on those complicit in human rights abuses. state.gov/promoting-acco…

I am absolutely thrilled to welcome my dear friend and colleague, Courtney Diesel O’Donnell, to the corps of multilateral ambassadors now that she has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
There is so much opportunity to cooperate on 🇺🇸priorities at the United Nations Human Rights Council and UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳. 🤝

United States Sanctions Explained

The United States is committed to supporting transparency & accountability for the 16 million people of Zimbabwe. On March 4, President Biden terminated the Zimbabwe Sanctions Program.

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Congrats to Swiss prosecutors, courageous Gambian victims, and all advocates who have worked for justice following a 🇨🇭 court decision finding Ousman Sonko guilty of crimes against humanity under the Jammeh regime. We stand with our 🇬🇲 friends as they address their history.

“There will be no quick wins in the battlefield on any side in Ethiopia. Dragging out the conflict in hopes of achieving one only brings more hurt and suffering on the Ethiopian people with no real result. This is why the time for dialogue is now.” - Ambassador Ervin Massinga

Today, the U.S. is imposing sanctions on two RSF commanders, Ali Yagoub Gibril and Osman Mohamed Hamid Mohamed.

RSF forces continue to commit egregious acts of brutality against civilians in Darfur and across Sudan.

Right now, the RSF has besieged El Fasher and is endangering

Profoundly moved to end my Iraq stay in Lalish, where I visited a historic Yezidi temple to commemorate 10 years since the ISIS genocide against Yezidis and other religious and ethnic groups. The 🇺🇸 will never forget the victims and will continue to press for justice. Read my

زبان فارسی یکی از قدیمی ترین زبانهای زنده دنیاست که بسیاری مردمان در مناطق غرب آسیا به آن صحبت می کنند. طنین موزون و آوای گوشنواز زبان فارسی، نه تنها از این زبان بیشتر یک ملودی ملایم می سازد، بلکه فرهنگ، تاریخ، و ادبیات گران مایه فارسی را به رخ می کشد. امروز، روز تجلیل از زبان

Honored to provide this year’s keynote for the 30th anniversary of Vietnam Human Rights Day. 🇺🇸 urges the Government of Vietnam to address our growing concerns over Vietnam’s restrictions on the exercise of human rights and fundamental freedoms.