The United States remains deeply concerned that the Iranian regime continues to jail upwards of 800 individuals on spurious charges related to the exercise of universal human rights. more
On April 18, I visited Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, a coastal town in southeast Bangladesh, close to the border of Burma. This was my first overseas trip as Ambassador at Large for International Religious… more
There are currently more than 300 million people around the world suffering from depression, anxiety, and a variety of other mental illnesses. Though treatment is available, close to two-thirds of people… more
In celebration of International Religious Freedom Day on January 16 th , the Office of International Religious Freedom (IRF) in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor at the U.S. Department of State… more
Persecution, repression, and discrimination are a daily reality for members of religious minority communities in too many countries around the world. In response, the United States is advocating for the rights… more
Protecting human rights for all is essential to maintaining international peace and is a core element of U.S. foreign policy. Throughout the year, the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor supports the… more
On December 3, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we look back over the previous year to highlight some of the incredible human rights heroes we’ve met who are advancing the ideal of inclusion… more
On June 8, 2017, the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Civil Rights (S/OCR) and GLIFAA (LGBT+ Pride in Foreign Affairs Agencies) co-hosted the 2017 Pride Month Event featuring Commissioner Chai Feldblum of… more
