Human Rights Archives

U.S. Support for Human Rights Defenders

FACT SHEET BUREAU OF DEMOCRACY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND LABOR Human Rights Defenders Guidance The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to putting human rights and democratic principles at the center of our foreign policy. These Guidelines for U.S. Diplomatic Mission Support to Civil Society and Human Rights Defenders (PDF – 7MB) outline and amplify the U.S.’s commitment to supporting this vital work as part of the President’s strategic vision and U.S. foreign policy. It is addressed primarily …

By U.S. Mission Burma | 22 September, 2023 | Topics: Fact Sheets, Human Rights, News | Tags: U.S. Support for Human Rights Defenders

U.S., partners urge Burma’s military to release journalists

U.S., partners urge Burma’s military to release journalists By Leigh Hartman – Apr 7, 2021 The United States and dozens of other countries are calling on Burma’s military to release all those unjustly detained, including imprisoned journalists, and end its violence against the Burmese people. “We are appalled by the escalating violence in Myanmar …

By U.S. Mission Burma | 7 April, 2021 | Topics: Human Rights | Tags: Freedom of Expression, Freedom of Information

Statement by the President of the Security Council on Myanmar, March 10, 2021

United States Mission to the United Nations Office of Press and Public Diplomacy For Immediate Release March 10, 2021 NOTE: This is issued in the United States’ capacity as President of the UN Security Council. Statement by the President of the Security Council on Myanmar, March 10, 2021 “The Security Council, recalling its Press …

By U.S. Mission Burma | 11 March, 2021 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News | Tags: Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Statement by the President of the Security Council, United Nations Security Council on Myanmar, UNSC, USUN

Statement by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Violence Against Peaceful Demonstrations in Burma

Statement by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Violence Against Peaceful Demonstrations in Burma FEBRUARY 28, 2021 The United States is alarmed by the Burmese security forces’ violence against peaceful protestors. The killings today represent an escalation of the ongoing crackdown on pro-democracy protestors since the February 1 coup. I offer my heartfelt condolences to the families of the …

By U.S. Mission Burma | 1 March, 2021 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Jake Sullivan, National Security Advisor, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, Peaceful Demonstrations in Burma, Violence Against Peaceful Demonstrations in Burma

Time for Myanmar’s Military to End All Forms of Child Soldiering 

Time for Myanmar’s Military to End All Forms of Child Soldiering By George N. Sibley This Op-Ed was originally published by Frontier Myanmar on August 16, 2020. During my three years in Myanmar at the United States embassy, I have been privileged to meet people who inspire me with their dedication to making their communities better. While …

By U.S. Mission Burma | 20 August, 2020 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Human Rights, News | Tags: CDA Sibley, Child Rights, Child Soldiering, Human Trafficking, Op-Ed

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