US Renews Commitment to Provide Relief to The World’s Refugees
U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Susan E. Rice today said the United States commends the world's brave humanitarians, who take daily risks to administer food, shelter and medicine to those who desperately need help.
UN Provides Protection for Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, and Bisexual People
Ambassador to the Human Rights Council Eileen Donahoe said the U.S. team was thrilles at the Human Rights Council as well as the international community that the historic resolution has passed the Human Rights Council.
US Remains Firmly Committed to Reform ‘Human Rights Council’
Mr. Sammis stressed that the the United States has repeatedly urged our fellow members to join them in conducting a thorough, comprehensive review of the Human Rights Council that would significantly improve its ability to meet its core mission: pro
Security Council Takes Major Steps to Strengthen Fairness in Listing Procedures
He said the Council has also taken major steps to strengthen the fairness and transparency in its listing and delisting procedures, including to expand the mandate and enhance the authority of the 1267 Ombudsman.
New UN Resolution for LGBT Marks Victory for Defenders of Human Rights
U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador E. Rice said today's vote marks a victory for defenders of human rights. She stated that it sends a clear message that abuses based on sexual orientation and gender identity must end.
