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Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at the UNESCO and Herbie Hancock Institute’s International Jazz Day 10th Anniversary Celebration

Jazz has a long history of cultural diplomacy. That’s just one reason we were so proud to partner with UNESCO and the Herbie Hancock Institute to launch International Jazz Day. And today, I’m thrilled to be celebrating the 10th International Jazz Day with all of you.

By United States Mission to the United Nations | 30 April, 2021 | Topics: Highlights, Remarks and Highlights

Remarks at a UN High-Level Dialogue on Antimicrobial Resistance

The progress of our modern medical approach to infections is being increasingly threatened by the escalation of antimicrobial resistance. In the United States, we have more than 2.8 million antibiotic resistant infections every year and tragically 35,000 people die, as a result, every 15 minutes, someone dies in the United States with an infection for ...

By United States Mission to the United Nations | 29 April, 2021 | Topics: Remarks and Highlights

Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health Commencement

The “public” in public health has to mean everyone. Especially those who aren’t in the room to represent themselves. Because time and time again, I’ve seen how the most vulnerable are the least likely to be heard. My father never learned to read. My mother raised me with only a middle school education. Their perspectives ...

By United States Mission to the United Nations | 29 April, 2021 | Topics: Highlights, Remarks and Highlights

Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Briefing on Syria

The United States stands with these people, and all of the people of Syria. So, we demand the Assad regime adhere to a nationwide ceasefire. We call for a political resolution to the Syrian conflict. And in the meantime, we beseech this Council to support the Syrian people and give them access to the humanitarian ...

By United States Mission to the United Nations | 28 April, 2021 | Topics: Highlights, Remarks and Highlights

Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on the Adoption of an UNGA Resolution Supporting SVG and Countries Affected by the La Soufrière Volcano

When we work together – when we take a multi-stakeholder, multi-hazard approach to disaster response – we can save lives. We can save entire communities. That is what we are here to do for our friends in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and our hearts go out to the people. We are proud to be ...

By United States Mission to the United Nations | 28 April, 2021 | Topics: Highlights, Remarks and Highlights

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