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We want to thank the members of the Council for their engagement on a resolution to extend Operation Irini for another twelve months. We particularly…

“I welcome President Biden’s announcement of the inaugural members of the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States, which will work…

“This announcement marks the United States’ largest contribution to date and will support the delivery of life-saving assistance around the world and reach some of…

Colleagues, the United States is frankly concerned that DRC and regional security forces are not prepared to meet the security requirements of the Congolese people.…

There is no shortage of conflicts and crises on the Council’s agenda, but we must not let Syria fall to the wayside. Not as humanitarian needs…

Colleagues, the sharp rise in violence by extremist Israeli settlers against Palestinians is also deeply alarming. All perpetrators of violence against civilians, whether Israeli or…

Any country with such an incident within its territory would expect to first conduct its own investigation. This Council should disregard accusations and speculation and…

Women are essential actors in the distribution of aid. It is imperative that they are allowed to continue their critical work with NGOs and the United…

The global challenge requires a global response. And President Biden is committed to helping galvanize sustained international cooperation. In this work, we are looking to…

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Representative to the United Nations, will lead the United States’ delegation to the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Session with Forum…

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Representative to the United Nations, met yesterday with Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf on the margins of the opening session of…

Addressing Russia’s war against Ukraine remains a priority for the United States. During an interview with Kaitlan Collins of CNN, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield warned that Russia’s actions…

This ministerial supported months-long efforts led by officials from the U.S. and Ecuadorian missions to the United Nations, who are negotiating a UN Security Council…

I am proud to announce the United States is providing more than $73 million in additional funding to support UNRWA’s core and emergency services. This…

The United States is determined to do our part as the world’s leading provider of humanitarian and development assistance. When humanitarian crises break out, the…

U.S. Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield met today with Senegalese President Macky Sall to discuss the situation in Niger, plans to address…

U.S. Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield met today with the Foreign Minister of Mozambique, Verónica Macamo, to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation…

Colleagues, we face a tall task: We must confront today’s global challenges and growing doubts about the UN’s ability to meet this moment – especially…