Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in Sudan
The United States commends the efforts of the civilian-led transitional government, the Sudan Revolutionary Front, and the Sudan Liberation Movement – Minni Minawi, to reach…
Remarks at a UN Security Council High-Level Meeting on Maintenance of International Peace and Security:...
The United States has been unrelenting in its efforts to combat COVID-19, both at home and abroad. President Trump noted in his address to the…
Introductory Remarks during a Virtual Dialogue with the World’s Top Ten Donors on Global Humanitarian...
The already enormous challenge of responding to global humanitarian concerns has only been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. And as we speak, nearly 170 million…
Joint Statement on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, We, the above listed signatories of the Universal Declaration of Human…
Remarks Introducing Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during a Virtual Panel Discussion on the Universal...
The United States has been a global champion for universal human rights since well before the Declaration was adopted in 1948 and every day since.
Remarks Introducing President Donald J. Trump at the 75th Session of the UN General Assembly
On this 75th anniversary of the United Nations, I have the awesome honor of introducing today someone who has taken to heart the core principle…
Remarks at a State Department Press Briefing on Iran Snapback Sanctions
The actions we’re announcing today and our work in the Security Council over the last three months have been driven by a single purpose –…
Remarks at a UN High-Level Meeting to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations
The UN Charter begins as the U.S. Constitution begins: “We the People.” It is for good reason that those who composed the UN Charter and…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Political Situation in Syria (via VTC)
During the Council’s last Syria political meeting to the start of the Constitutional Committee, I outlined three specific benchmarks that we had hoped the Committee…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Conflict and Hunger (via VTC)
Just over two years ago, the Council passed Resolution 2417, which made clear the linkages between insecurity and hunger. These past two years have underscored…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Humanitarian Situation in Syria (via VTC)
The Syrian people themselves continue to face a humanitarian disaster and remain in need of strong humanitarian response from the international community. There is no…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in South Sudan (via VTC)
The United States fully recognizes the efforts – domestic, regional, and international – which support achieving these benchmarks. We applaud the Intergovernmental Authority on Development…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in Yemen
In that vein, the United States urges the Government of the Republic of Yemen and the Houthis to work with Special Envoy Griffiths towards agreement…
Statement on the Tenth Anniversary of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment...
This year marks many important anniversaries for women’s equality and empowerment around the world. Here in the United States, we are celebrating the 100th anniversary…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Peacekeeping Operations (via VTC)
The United States is deeply committed to UN peacekeeping as a critical tool for promoting international peace and stability. To ensure this tool effectively serves…
Explanation of Vote on the Omnibus Resolution: Comprehensive and Coordinated Response to the COVID-19...
The United States has been and remains the largest bilateral donor of global health assistance. Over just the past few weeks, we have increased our…
Joint Statement after UN Security Council Consultations on Myanmar
As committed supporters of Myanmar’s democratic transition, we recognise the efforts made by Myanmar’s government in the country’s democratization. The elections on 8 November are…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Syria Chemical Weapons (via VTC)
In 2013, this Council adopted Resolution 2118 welcoming the Framework for Elimination of Syrian Chemical Weapons. That Framework expressed the U.S. and Russian determination to…
