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Representing the United States at the United Nations

Representing the United States at the United Nations

The U.S. Mission to the United Nations (USUN) serves as the United States’ delegation to the United Nations. In 1947, USUN was created by an act of Congress to assist the President and the Department of State in conducting United States policy at the United Nations.

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    Updates from the United States Mission to the United Nations.

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    Assures that the obligations of the United States to the United Nations Organization and to the UN community in New York are upheld.

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    Remarks at a UN Security Council Open Debate on Afghanistan

    9 September, 2021 | Highlights, Remarks and Highlights

    If a new Afghan government upholds its commitments and obligations, brings greater stability to the country and region, demonstrates real inclusion, and protects the gains…

    UN Security Council Press Statement Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the September 11 Attacks

    9 September, 2021 | Highlights, Remarks and Highlights

    So, today, the members of the Security Council re-commit to the words set forth in the Charter of the United Nations to “save succeeding generations…

    Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield during a Visit of the UN Security Council to the 9/11 Memorial...

    9 September, 2021 | Highlights, Remarks and Highlights

    Over 90 countries, including some of us here today, lost citizens on that day. And I hope that we can use this occasion to reflect…

    U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield Leads UN Security Council Visit to the...

    9 September, 2021 | Highlights, Remarks and Highlights

    This morning, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield led the United Nations Security Council on a visit to the National September 11th Memorial and Museum to commemorate the…

    Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Open Debate on Peacekeeping and...

    8 September, 2021 | Highlights, Remarks and Highlights

    Transitions are only successful if they are supported by committed and accountable host governments, and we appreciate the Government of Sudan’s reform efforts. But we remain very concerned about the intercommunal…

    Remarks at the Briefing on the Humanitarian Response Plans for El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras

    8 September, 2021 | Highlights, Remarks and Highlights

    The funding announced by Vice President Harris will strengthen national asylum systems and other government protection capacities, including child protection and gender-based violence prevention and…

    Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at the UN Human Rights Council Pledging Event Hosted by...

    8 September, 2021 | Highlights, Remarks and Highlights

    Systemic racism, regular targeting of the LGBTQIA+ community, and persistent discrimination against religious minorities, people with disabilities, indigenous people, and women and girls continues in…

    Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Briefing by the Elders on the...

    7 September, 2021 | Highlights, Remarks and Highlights

    The United States is committed to meeting our human rights obligations and ending discrimination in all its forms. To that end, in July, the United…

    Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Briefing on Chemical Weapons in...

    2 September, 2021 | Highlights, Remarks and Highlights

    It is time for the Assad regime to uphold its obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention and Resolution 2118.

    Remarks by Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield at an Event on “Ensuring Protection for Full and Equal...

    31 August, 2021 | Highlights, Remarks and Highlights

    And I want to end by saying that the United States stands firm in our commitment to promoting the women, peace, and security agenda and…

    Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on the Inaugural International Day for People of African...

    31 August, 2021 | Highlights, Remarks and Highlights

    Today, we join people around the world in commemorating the first International Day for People of African Descent. By creating this day, the United Nations…

    Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on International Day of the Victims of Enforced...

    30 August, 2021 | Highlights, Remarks and Highlights

    On the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, the United States stands with victims of enforced disappearances, as well as their family members…

    Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Stakeout Following the Adoption...

    30 August, 2021 | Highlights, Remarks and Highlights

    Today, the Security Council took decisive action, and we must continue to do that going forward. The United States will keep pushing here at the…

    Explanation of Vote Delivered by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield Following the Adoption of a UN Security...

    30 August, 2021 | Highlights, Remarks and Highlights

    First, the Security Council expects the Taliban to live up to its commitment to facilitate safe passage for Afghans and foreign nationals who want to…

    Joint Statement of the United Nations Group of Friends for the Protection of Journalists on the situation...

    30 August, 2021 | Highlights, Remarks and Highlights

    We strongly condemn any targeting of journalists and the grave attacks on the right to freedom of opinion and expression, including for members of the…

    Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in the Middle East

    30 August, 2021 | Highlights, Remarks and Highlights

    The United States is committed to a negotiated two-state solution. We firmly believe that Israelis and Palestinians deserve equal measures of freedom, dignity, security, prosperity;…

    Explanation of Vote at the Adoption of the Mandate Reauthorization of the UN Assistance Mission to Somalia...

    30 August, 2021 | Highlights, Remarks and Highlights

    This will help Somalia resume work on stabilizing the country, addressing terrorism, and providing security for its people.

    UN Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attacks Near Kabul Airport

    27 August, 2021 | Highlights, Remarks and Highlights

    The members of the Security Council expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims, and they wished a speedy and full…

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