Human Rights Archives

Investigations and Prosecutions of Atrocities in Darfur

Investigations and Prosecutions of Atrocities in Darfur PRESS STATEMENT MATTHEW MILLER, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON JULY 13, 2023 The United States condemns in the strongest terms the continued atrocities and ethnically targeted killings committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its allied militias in West Darfur, as reported by credible sources. The destruction of the village of Misterei and mass killings of its inhabitants, reportedly at the …

By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 13 July, 2023 | Topics: Africa, Human Rights, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union

International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

International Day in Support of Victims of Torture PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 26, 2023 On this International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the United States reaffirms our condemnation of torture wherever and whenever it occurs and stands in solidarity with victims and survivors of torture around the world. The absolute prohibition of torture is a human right enshrined in U.S. and international …

By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 26 June, 2023 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union

On the Occasion of World Refugee Day 2023

On the Occasion of World Refugee Day 2023 PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 20, 2023 Today, we recognize the courage and resilience of millions of refugees who have been forced to flee persecution, the generosity of the communities that host them, and the global response of humanitarian partners that support them. The United States has welcomed more than 3.5 million refugees for permanent resettlement since …

By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 20 June, 2023 | Topics: Africa, Child and Family Matters, Family Immigration, Human Rights, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union

World Day Against Child Labor

World Day Against Child Labor PRESS STATEMENT MATTHEW MILLER, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON JUNE 12, 2023 On World Day Against Child Labor, we highlight the importance of partnership in combatting child labor. The recent G7 Summit in Hiroshima saw the United States and other leaders reaffirm their commitment to eradicate forced and compulsory labor, as well as child labor. They discussed measures such as legislation, regulations, and incentives …

By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 12 June, 2023 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union

US Statement to PSC on the Prevention of the Ideology of Hate Genocide and Hate Crimes

Statement by the United States to the PSC on the Prevention of the Ideology of Hate, Genocide, and Hate Crimes in Africa April 3, 2019 Excellencies, Good morning. The United States is committed to the prevention of mass atrocities and genocide worldwide. The mass killing of civilians is an affront to our common humanity …

By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 4 April, 2019 | Topics: Africa, Culture, Human Rights, Speeches

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