Today marks the seventh anniversary of the Burma military’s genocide and crimes against humanity targeting Rohingya. The United States continues to honor the victims and stand with the survivors as they seek justice and accountability for these atrocities.

Along with JET Program USA alumni, Deputy Assistant Secretary Robert Koepcke welcomed a visit last Friday to the beautiful Portland Japanese Garden and Japan Institute in Portland to learn about their global exchange initiatives.

In Portland, Deputy Assistant Secretary Robert Koepcke mentored students from 🇺🇸 and 🇯🇵 and discussed strategies to foster future leaders with @LewisandClark Asian Studies Dean Bruce Suttmeier and first volunteer diplomat-in-residence Ambassador Niels Marquardt.

On Friday, Deputy Assistant Secretary Robert Koepcke and ITA U.S. Commercial Service Director Kellie Holloway Jarman heard from Greater Portland Inc, Business Oregon, @PortofPortland, City of Beaverton, and City of Hillsboro OR on Oregon’s strong international economic connections.

This past weekend Marcia S. Bernicat Bernicat celebrated 75 years of friendship between the United States and Indonesia during the WOW Indonesia! Festival in Washington, D.C. She was honored to participate and speak alongside her friend Menteri Luar Negeri Republik Indonesia Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi.

The Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils (#VACS) has expanded into the Pacific Islands! With our partners in the Pacific Community, Australia and New Zealand, we're improving food and nutrition security with investments in soil health and climate-adapted crops. Collaborating

The conviction of Stand News editors for sedition is a direct attack on media freedom and undermines Hong Kong’s once-proud international reputation for openness. We urge Beijing and Hong Kong authorities to restore and uphold rights guaranteed in the Basic Law.

Two years since the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights released an assessment on human rights violations in Xinjiang, the U.S. continues to urge the PRC to take immediate action and end the ongoing repression of Muslim Uyghurs and other ethnic and religious minority groups.

On #EnforcedDisappearances, Ambassador Turner stressed, “We will never forget the unrepatriated POWs & individuals abducted by the DPRK. We call upon the DPRK to account for their whereabouts & allow reunions w/ loved ones. Read Secretary Antony Blinken’s statement: state.gov/international-…

Two years ago, UN Human Rights released the High Commissioner’s Assessment documenting China’s violation of the human rights of Uyghurs and members of other ethnic and religious minority groups in Xinjiang. China must cease these ongoing atrocities and adhere to and implement

The United States stands with our Philippine allies and condemns the dangerous and escalatory actions by the PRC against lawful Philippine maritime operations in the vicinity of Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea.

Welcome to Washington, MOFA Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Kim Hong Kyun. Thank you for the positive & productive discussion on extended deterrence, shared values, and close coordination in the face of growing threats. state.gov/deputy-secreta…

In Dallas, Ambassador Turner spoke w/ North Korean escapees, who are now building prosperous lives in the U.S. thanks to support from George W. Bush Presidential Center & Liberty in North Korea; and even working for the human rights of others as new leaders. Watch coverage at tinyurl.com/r38da7t6

This updated business advisory provides companies with information that can assist them in making informed business decisions and properly assessing risk. Read more and find the full advisory here: state.gov/hong-kong-busi….

Ambassador Julie Turner appreciated SMU Human Rights Program & Liberty in North Korea at SMU for the opportunities to raise awareness of North Korean human rights and exchange ideas with faculty & students on how to support North Korean escapees & create real impact for them.

Thanks to HRI Online , Ambassador Julie Turner learned about the collective efforts by the state of Texas, the city of Dallas, law enforcement, civic & global orgs, and communities to welcome refugees and its lessons for North Korean escapees.

Ambassador Julie Turner discussed advancing human rights with tech, innovation, entrepreneurship, interactive media, and creative art.  Special thanks to Bass School at UT Dallas & The Jindal School.

In Texas, Ambassador Julie Turner continued to prioritize listening to Korean divided families and North Korean escapees and inspiring young Korean Americans.

Ambassador Julie Turner had an exciting day engaging K-12 students from across Texas in North Korean human rights 101! Special thanks to World Affairs Council and  International Leadership of Texas team & teachers.