The United States strongly condemns the attack in Benghazi that killed and injured UN staff and a number of civilians. We extend our condolences and sympathies to the victims, their families, and indeed the entire UN family. Read More»

The United States continues to prioritize child protection programming that is life-saving and essential for survival as well as longer-term recovery, resilience and healing, and we will continue to invest in preventive and responsive programming to protect children from violence. We know that the resumption of familiar, safe, and nurturing routines, particularly within a family, ... Read More»

As evidenced by Secretary-General Guterres’ visit this year to the Pacific Island Forum in Fiji, it is vital for the UN to support those countries most in need of assistance as they address specific economic development and security challenges due to their unique geographic location, limited resources, and small populations. We recognize the Secretary-General’s effort ... Read More»

The prayers of the President, First Lady, and the United States are with President Essebsi’s family—his spouse Chadlia Saïda Farhat and their four children, Amel, Salwa, Mohamed Hafedh, and Khélil—as well as with the Tunisian people during this time of sorrow. Read More»