Russia Blocks Expansion of Russia-Ukraine Border Observation | Statement to the PC
Russia’s unwarranted restrictions mean observers are unable to ascertain the full extent of Russian support for the separatists in eastern Ukraine.
Statement on Azerbaijan’s Constitutional Referendum | Statement to the PC
We urge Azerbaijan to release activists arbitrarily detained and incarcerated during and before the campaign.
Response to Kyrgyzstan on HDIM Participation | Statement to the PC
We are concerned about threats against two Kyrgyz human rights activists in retaliation for their participation in the HDIM - Tolekan Ismailova, Chair of the…
Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine | Statement to the PC
The United States welcomes Ambassadors Apakan and Sajdik back to the Permanent Council and thanks them for their efforts to peacefully resolve the conflict in…
Closing Remarks | Statement at the Closing Plenary of HDIM 2016
As the 2016 HDIM draws to a close, my delegation wishes to share some observations that will shape our approach to the OSCE Ministerial in…
Any Other Business | Statement at Closing Plenary of HDIM 2016
The United States has used this agenda item to follow up on the invocation of the Moscow Mechanism. It is up to us, the participating…
Mind the GONGOs: How Government Organized NGOs Troll Europe’s Largest Human Rights Conference
GONGOs are nothing more than the real-world equivalent of the internet troll armies that insecure, authoritarian, repressive regimes have unleashed on Twitter.
Rights of the Child, Part 2 | Statement at Working Session 17 of the 2016 HDIM
The United States remains committed to combatting the sexual exploitation of children. Child sex tourism, in which an individual from one country travels to another…
Rights of the Child | Statement at Working Session 16 of the 2016 HDIM
The United States is proud to be a global leader in the fight to eliminate the abuse and exploitation of children worldwide, including in the…
Roma and Sinti Issues | Statement at Working Session 15 of the 2016 HDIM
Two weeks ago, ODIHR and the German chairmanship organized a conference on the role of political leaders in countering discrimination, racism, and bias-motivated crimes against…
Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Women and Men | Statement at Working Session 14 of HDIM 2016
Equal opportunity for women and men in all spheres of life is critical to building resilient, democratic societies; supporting open and accountable governance; ending extreme…
Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe | Remarks at the Fifth Review Conference
I would like to express my great appreciation to the Chair, Norway, and the CFE Treaty Depositary, the Netherlands, for their organization of this conference.…
Freedom of Movement | Statement at Working Session 13 of HDIM 2016
In Vienna in 1989, all participating States committed to, “respect the right of everyone to freedom of movement and residence within the borders of each…
Freedom of Thought, Conscience, Religion or Belief | Statement at Working Session 12 of HDIM 2016
Freedom of religion or belief is a founding principle of the Helsinki Process. Unfortunately, a small number of participating States engage in consistent, systematic violations…
Tolerance and Non-Discrimination | Statement at Working Session 11 of HDIM 2016
All human beings are born equal in rights and dignity. Everyone should be protected, not threatened. But across the OSCE region, we continue to see…
Tolerance and Non-Discrimination | Statement at Working Session 10 of HDIM 2016
Respect for the rights of persons belonging to national minorities is a cornerstone of the Helsinki Final Act. We underscore the importance of maintaining the…
Rule of Law | Statement at Working Session 9 of HDIM 2016
The United States was founded on the principle of respect for the dignity of the individual. No crime offends human dignity more than torture.
Rule of Law | Statement at Working Session 8 of HDIM 2016
Some participating States are exporting their repression by deliberately initiating politically motivated Interpol Red Notices to harass critics abroad.
