Of course, respecting human rights is not only the right thing to do. It’s also the smart thing to do. As democracies, we know societies that respect human rights have healthier citizens, less violent conflicts, and more prosperous communities. And the more we tap into the full range of talent and diversity our populations have ... Read More»

And that’s why today, I’m thrilled to announce that, together with the Community of Democracies, we are launching the global Youth Democracy Network. The Youth Democracy Network will provide a direct line for young people to reach government officials. It will ensure you are essential players in the policymaking process. Read More»

President Chaves and I just had a productive meeting and reaffirmed the importance of the relationship between our two countries – a relationship that will help us advance our shared agenda on security, migration, and economic prosperity, and a relationship founded on democratic values. Those values are, of course, the focus of this week as ... Read More»

U.S. Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield met today with Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves in San Jose, Costa Rica. Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield and President Chaves emphasized the importance of the U.S.-Costa Rica bilateral relationship and discussed our shared agenda on democracy, security, migration, and economic prosperity. Read More»

The United States is committed to the full achievement of all Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), and I am particularly heartened to see this discussion center around SDG 16 – peace, justice, and strong institutions. Read More»