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Just look, for example, at Russia’s illegal and unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine. I was in the Security Council when it happened, I had called…

We are disappointed the Malian transition government demonstrated obstructionist behavior during the reporting period. We are especially frustrated by Mali’s ongoing restrictions against MINUSMA’s freedom…

 Let's talk about a little bit of the work because I, you know, maybe folks know what the UN Ambassador does, what the UN does, maybe they don't. I think that the…

As part of a commitment to combat the criminalization of poverty, the Department of Justice issued a letter to state and local courts cautioning against…

In Newport, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield will deliver the commencement address at the U.S. Naval War College (NWC). The Ambassador will meet with NWC leadership and congratulate NWC’s 2023 graduating class as they take the next…

Standing for freedom of expression and religion or belief, it is U.S. policy to support the protection of human rights as a central tenet of…

The Security Council has been equally clear that women’s human rights and fundamental freedoms, including taking part in the conduct of public affairs, must be…

I encourage you to follow your passions, but let me warn you: passions can be as elusive as street parking in Santa Monica. They will…

We see the impacts of the spread of disease, the infestation of insects that live longer and now attack trees and forests of countries that…

United States Mission to the United Nations New York, New York June 13, 2023 Joint Statement at the General Debate 16th Conference of the States…

Russia’s and Iran’s actions violate UN Security Council Resolution 2231, which prohibits all countries – including permanent members of the UN Security Council – from…

On Tuesday, June 13, Ambassador Lu will deliver the commencement address at the Santa Monica College Commencement Ceremony – the school’s first in-person graduation to…

UNOPS’ ability to support the SDGs is inextricably connected to restoration of trust and credibility at UNOPS. We applaud your focus on accountability for what…

We express our profound concerns over the reported shelling of Kherson, Ukraine, during the evacuation from the areas, flooded after the destruction of the dam…

Although the Assad regime claims it is ready to work with regional actors to receive refugees, we see no indication that it is committed to…

On his first day in office, President Biden charged our government with preventing and combating discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.…

We call on Russia to cease its recognition of the so-called independence of the Georgian regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, which are integral parts…

We encourage the Government of Iraq to adopt legislation on international crimes – notably genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity – and to take…