The Belarusian authorities have further increased harassment and intimidation efforts by widening of the scope of the death penalty to vaguely defined “attempted terrorist activities”.
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Russia’s violation of Moldova’s airspace as part of its missile attacks against Ukraine infringes upon Moldova’s sovereignty and puts Moldova’s own citizens at risk.
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The United States looks forward to a continuing dialogue with the CPC on advancing these shared priorities and welcomes your suggestions on these and other issues.
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The United States joins the OSCE PA in holding Vladimir Putin and his enablers responsible for horrific acts of violence against the people of Ukraine.
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As Putin’s missiles continue to fall on innocent civilians in Ukraine, we are reminded of the importance of human rights as an essential and integral component of our Organization’s comprehensive approach to security.
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One of the many unfortunate impacts of Russia’s aggression has been the enormous refugee and humanitarian crisis that, in turn, has created the conditions for a significantly increased risk of trafficking in human beings throughout the region.
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The United States strongly supports Bosnia and Herzegovina’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and multiethnic character.
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President Biden supports legislatively ending the death penalty at the federal level and encourages states to do so as well.
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We continue to urge the governments of Kosovo and Serbia to fully implement their past commitments, refrain from actions and rhetoric that increase tensions, and to engage urgently, constructively, and in good faith in the EU-facilitated Dialogue.
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It is disturbing to note that Russia has apparently undertaken no serious investigations into serious allegations of abuses.
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Together, we sent a strong message to Russia and to any other participating States that would undermine OSCE’s human dimension work: You did not succeed.
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The destructive impact of Putin’s war has reached far beyond Ukraine, with 44 million worldwide pushed into food insecurity as a result of Russia’s Black Sea blockade and pillaging of Ukrainian agriculture.
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Early on after Russia intensified its unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine, we began hearing reports how Russian soldiers raped Ukrainian women in front of their children in places like Bucha after breaking down the doors where they had sought shelter.
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The Russian Federation is prosecuting its citizens for peacefully protesting against the war in Ukraine.
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Ukrainian POWs returned through swaps reported being tortured, including beatings with electrical wires and mock executions.
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Russia’s aggression against independent, multi-ethnic Ukraine has caused great harm to Ukrainian citizens of all backgrounds.
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Since the Kremlin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February, the situation for freedom of expression and media freedom in Russia has worsened significantly.
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Russia’s President Putin has tried to justify his war against Ukraine by claiming he is “de-nazifying” a democratic country that elected a Jewish president.
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In recent months we have seen Russia target religious groups in parts of other countries that it controls or occupies, including Crimean Tatar Muslims and Orthodox Christians in Ukraine.
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In Belarus, there have been no free and fair elections since Alyaksandr Lukashenka’s 1994 election. Brutal repressions following the fraudulent 2020 presidential election relentlessly continue.
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As we meet, Russia wages brutal war against Ukraine while Poland and other nearby countries represented at this table face a massive refugee crisis.
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This report effectively summarizes the terrible cost of a decade of legislative attacks on human rights in Russia under what can only be described as a police state.
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The Russian government and administration not only excessively limit human rights and fundamental freedoms, but actively work to their detriment to propagate the war.
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Warsaw Human Dimension Conference The OSCE was founded on the principles that respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms was just as important to the concept of security as sovereignty of borders and peaceful settlement of disputes. And nearly every year since 1993, OSCE participating States met for the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) – …
Read More» The Lukashenka regime continues to employ brutal tactics to suppress dissent.
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The Group of Friends of Georgia will continue to hold Russia accountable for its obligations and commitments, and advocate for the conflict’s peaceful resolution.
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We applaud the August 27 arrangement by President Vučić and Prime Minister Kurti that facilitates cross-border travel.
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The United States stands with the people of Belarus as they pursue a democratic, sovereign, and prosperous future.
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On this International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, the United States stands with all those affected by this heinous crime.
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Minister Osmani, we have no illusions about the difficult path that lies before you in 2023.
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According to a statement made by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media on 16 March 2022, “the Russian Federation is rapidly moving towards a situation of complete censorship and isolation of its citizens from any form of independent information”
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We call on Belarus to implement the Moscow Mechanism Expert Mission’s recommendation to release all political prisoners immediately, including Pratasevich and Sapega, to stop its repression of the pro-democracy movement in Belarus, and to allow for free and fair elections.
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Through the implementation of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Act of 2017 and ongoing support for UN Security Council Resolution 1325, the United States continues to advance the full, equal, and meaningful participation of women, in all their diversity, across diplomatic and foreign policy engagements.
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Russia’s denial of responsibility does not make gender-based violence go away. Nor does denial relieve members of Russia’s forces of being held accountable for these heinous crimes.
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We urge all parties to seek a peaceful resolution to these tensions and refrain from violence, and we urge due process protections for all those detained.
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The International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is an occasion to reaffirm our strong commitment to prevent and eradicate torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.
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The United States applauds your work to uphold the rule of law and promote respect for human rights in Albania.
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Russia’s cynical attempt to use minority issues to justify its brutal war – a war which is wreaking death and destruction on Ukrainian citizens of many ethnicities, including ethnic Russians – is a chilling example of “the serious dangers of exploiting minority issues.”
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Unfortunately the human rights of LGBTQI+ persons remain vulnerable or actively violated in far too many places.
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The OSCE as a regional security organization recognizes the impact that refugees and other forcibly displaced persons have on our comprehensive security.
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The United States remains committed to supporting a sovereign, secure, and independent Kazakhstan and supports your efforts to advance that shared goal.
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We commend your longstanding efforts in support of the government of Ukraine on rule of law, human rights, democratization, and good governance, all of which are indispensable to Ukraine’s implementation of its OSCE commitments and to its future as a vibrant democracy.
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OSCE’s Asian Partners as well as all OSCE participating States have affirmed the value of the role played by civil society in ensuring full respect for human rights and democracy.
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We view the climate crisis as a shared strategic priority for both the OSCE and the Indo-Pacific regions.
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The tragedy of this senseless war of aggression has forced the international community to take a renewed focus on issues pertaining to women in conflict.
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I want to thank you and all of the OSCE staff for the dedication to our joint mission in spite of the challenges facing us.
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The reality is the European security order has unfortunately been upended by Russia’s trampling of the most basic norms of the international system that were enshrined in the UN Charter and the Helsinki Final Act.
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We continue to have concerns regarding the humanitarian impacts of Russia’s invasion and potential for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
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We support the Center’s work to align Turkmenistan’s anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism with the Financial Action Task Force standards.
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We are grateful for your leadership in ensuring the OSCE’s unique contributions deliver the greatest value possible in addressing security challenges in the region.
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We greatly value the work of your Mission in partnering with the government of Montenegro on strengthening the rule of law, promoting media independence, and enhancing security cooperation.
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The United States values and supports the OSCE Program Office in Bishkek’s work in all three dimensions of security with government and civil society throughout the Kyrgyz Republic.
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We call on all parties to spare no effort to de-escalate, exercise restraint and refrain from excessive use of force and incitement to violence.
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As enshrined in Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, “all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.”
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I think it is fair to say that the situation with regards to media freedom in the OSCE region has gone from terrible to worse than terrible.
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I just want to quickly say that the United States fully supports the Polish Chairpersonship, in your efforts related to the staging of all mandated OSCE meetings
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The United States, along with our allies and partners, will continue to hold the Lukashenka regime to account for its ongoing attacks on human rights and fundamental freedoms.
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The Mission to Serbia remains an indispensable element of this Organization’s work to promote peace, democracy, and prosperity in the Western Balkans.
Read More» The United States strongly supports the work of the Mission and appreciates our close collaboration to support Kosovo’s development as a secure, democratic, and inclusive member of the European community of nations.
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We call on all participating States to cooperate and to implement our OSCE commitments on media freedom, and safety of journalists.
Read More» We agree that there can be no return to “business as usual” as long as Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine is raging and it remains patently clear that Russia has no intention whatsoever of respecting any OSCE principles or commitments.
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We value the OSCE Mission in Skopje’s continuing work to assist North Macedonia in achieving key reforms based on its needs, including in the terms of the Ohrid Framework Agreement.
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All of us in this Council must signal that enough is enough when it comes to secessionist rhetoric and corrupt backroom dealings.
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Uzbekistan’s strong cooperation with the OSCE Project Coordinator across all three dimensions is commendable, and we encourage you to build on this solid foundation to expand your work even further.
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I can’t stress enough how much the United States appreciates ODIHR’s quick action in Ukraine, both in support of the Moscow Mechanism Experts as well as ODIHR’s own human rights monitoring.
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Russia is trying to erase their country from the map, destroying the work of past and present generations in the process. But Russia will fail. Ukraine will prevail.
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The United States further remains committed to promoting a secure, stable, democratic, prosperous, and peaceful future for the South Caucasus.
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The United States remains committed to promoting a secure, stable, democratic, prosperous, and peaceful future for the South Caucasus region.
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We once again call on Russia to live up to its commitments to human rights as outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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Now is the time for Russia to halt and reverse its build-up of troops along Ukraine’s borders & fulfill its longstanding commitments here at the OSCE.
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The United States welcomes the distinguished representatives of the First-, Second-, and Third-Dimension Committees to the Permanent Council.
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We again call for the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners in Belarus.
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Russia continues to threaten the security of not just Ukraine, but Europe as a whole, with its ongoing military escalation.
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A non-transparent referendum is neither a viable – nor a credible – path forward for Belarus.
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We reject Holocaust distortion, Holocaust denial, and other forms of antisemitism in word and deed.
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We are deeply disturbed by the Russian courts’ decision to forcibly dissolve International Memorial and the Memorial Human Rights Centre.
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Is Belarus intending to request ODIHR’s legal assessment of the proposed changes to the Belarusian constitution?
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The United States expresses its sincere condolences on the loss of life and injuries sustained during this month’s unrest in Kazakhstan.
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What happens in Ukraine is not only a matter of peace and security in the Donbas, or Ukraine, or even Europe.
Read More» The United States also values the Assembly as a venue that challenges this community to address difficult issues.
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The United States will work closely with the Polish Chairmanship to ensure that we find solutions to today’s challenges that are rooted in our commitments and principles
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The United States condemns the December 14 politically motivated convictions of Belarusian opposition figures.
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The United States and Canada remain concerned by the ongoing political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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The United States regrets it was not possible to discuss all items on the GID agenda due to a walk-out by participants from Russia and the de facto authorities.
Read More» The United States has a federal system of government, and executions are an issue that fall into either state or federal jurisdiction depending on the particularities of the case.
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No region has a perfect record on human rights, and the OSCE region has its share of challenges.
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The ICRC’s courageous staff work around the globe to protect human dignity.
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Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity are being threatened in an unprecedented way.
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Free and fair elections are essential for functioning democracies, and the impartial, highly professional approach ODIHR takes towards its election observation missions is internationally recognized.
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On the Summit for Democracy As delivered by Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Elisabeth Rosenstock-Siller to the Permanent Council, Vienna December 10, 2021 Thank you, Madam Chair. Yesterday and today, coinciding with International Human Rights Day, President Biden is hosting a Summit for Democracy. As the OSCE has long recognized, democracy, the rule of law, …
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The United States reiterates our strong support for the resumption of direct dialogue between Armenia and Azerbaijan under the auspices of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs.
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The United States unequivocally supports Bosnia and Herzegovina’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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The United States strongly condemns crimes motivated by hatred and intolerance.The United States strongly condemns crimes motivated by hatred and intolerance.
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Russia can accuse Ukraine of being the aggressor and it can accuse the United States of helping as much as it likes, but the reality is that Russia is the only perpetrator of this conflict.
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We remain deeply concerned by evidence Russia has made plans for significant escalation against Ukraine.
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Still today, we see that the fight for freedom, justice and democracy is far from over, and that their defence requires our ongoing vigilance and principled action. The space for civil society and independent media is rapidly shrinking.
Read More» The United States is deeply troubled by the ongoing suppression of human rights in Russia.
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Today we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, which launches the “16 Days of Activism Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence.
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We remain deeply concerned by reports of unusual Russian military activity near Ukraine.
Read More» The United States welcomes OSCE Special Representative and Coordinator on Combating Trafficking in Human Beings Val Richey back to the Permanent Council.
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We remain deeply concerned by the targeting of women journalists, online and offline, and thankful to the RFoM and her staff for their continued focus on this important issue.
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The United States takes freedom of the press seriously and is thankful for the invaluable role journalists play in a free society.
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Combating corruption is central to the OSCE’s mandate and the organization’s comprehensive view of security.
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We definitely support the idea of the OSCE finding a way to use our mandate to be responsive to the situation that we see in Afghanistan.
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The United States supports Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders.
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We are committed to helping the sides find comprehensive solutions to all remaining issues related to or resulting from the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
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Belarus must cease these actions, commit to regional stability, abide by international law, and reestablish good relations with its neighbors. This can be the only path forward.
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We call on Russia to allow the SMM to fulfill its mandate and monitor throughout Ukraine.
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The suffering and hardships faced by people living in conflict-affected areas of Georgia have gone on for far too long.
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As a start, we urge Georgia’s leaders to enact and implement all the remaining reforms recommended by ODIHR, the Venice Commission, and other international experts.
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Violence and the threat of violence against journalists and other media actors are on the rise.
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It is unfortunate that we no longer have our Public Affairs Section or our USAID offices in Minsk, because these were opportunities for dialogue.
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We remain deeply concerned by the Lukashenka regime’s continued repressive actions to silence dissent and crack down on civil society, as evidenced by decisions taken last week.
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Since the publication of the Moscow Mechanism report, almost a year ago, the situation in Belarus has deteriorated.
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Crimea-related sanctions will remain in place until Russia returns full control of the peninsula to Ukraine.
Read More» The United States strongly supports the independence and mandate of the office of the High Commissioner on National Minorities Ambassador Kairat Abdrakhmanov.
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Welcome Remarks to the Group of Friends of Youth and Security as Group Co-Chair As prepared for delivery by Chargé d’Affaires Courtney Austrian to the Group of Friends of Youth and Security October 29, 2021 Thank you, Ambassador Makeyev. Dear Special Representative Marbinah, Special Representative Karimi, Ambassador Valdés, invited guests, colleagues: The last year and a half has been extraordinarily challenging …
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The United States supports the people in Uzbekistan in exercising their right to vote in the October 24 presidential election.
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I wish to address an indispensable element of democracy – free and fair elections.
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If Russia has a dispute with Ukraine, it should be resolved diplomatically. The multinational SMM is not a bargaining chip.
Read More» We reiterate that the mandate of the Project Coordinator in Ukraine applies to the entirety of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders, including Crimea and Russia-controlled parts of eastern Ukraine.
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Russia and its proxies restrict civilian movement across the Line of Contact and between the territories controlled by Russia’s proxies themselves.
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The United States underscored our deep commitment to promote Holocaust education and remembrance and to combat anti-Semitism and other forms of hate
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The United States reiterates its strong support for Georgia’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity within its internationally-recognized borders.
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The United States joins the other participating States who have spoken today in congratulating Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov for winning the 2021 Nobel Prize for Peace.
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Girls are vital participants in securing our common security.
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We appreciate the women and men working to advance comprehensive security in the OSCE area in an inclusive manner.
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We call on Russia and the forces it leads to immediately cease preventing the other SMM monitors.
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The United States remains fully engaged in implementing its OSCE commitments on combating corruption and good governance.
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The United States firmly supports the OSCE’s active role to assist participating States in efforts to implement their anticorruption commitments.
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It is an honor to represent the United States at this 30th anniversary celebration of the impressive contributions that ODIHR has made to the security of the OSCE region.
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The United States is committed to combating biodiversity loss and conservation crimes.
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As the world seeks to recover from the ravages of the global COVID-19 pandemic, regional and global cooperation take on even greater importance.
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Russia’s ongoing aggression in eastern Ukraine and occupation of Crimea is now in its eighth year and has claimed more than 13,000 lives.
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President Biden supports legislatively ending the death penalty at the federal level and incentivizing states to follow the federal government’s example.
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We do not, nor will we ever, recognize Russia’s purported annexation of Crimea.
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In the OSCE’s region, some governments advance the falsehood that only by restricting human rights can societies ensure prosperity and security.
Read More» The United States encourages Armenia and Azerbaijan to work closely with the co-chairs to advance the settlement process based on the principles enshrined in the Helsinki Final Act.
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The United States categorically condemns the glorification of Nazism and all modern forms of racism, xenophobia, discrimination, and related intolerance.
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We urge Russia to stop blocking HDIM so that we can all gather to honestly and constructively discuss the issues we all care about with each other and with civil society.
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The United States deeply regrets the choice by the Russian Federation to block consensus on extension of the BOM’s mandate.
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The United States looks to the Kyrgyz government to ensure an impartial and thorough investigation is conducted into Azimjon Askarov’s death.
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Russia marginalized civil society activists, independent media, and opposition groups ahead of the elections.
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We regret that the elections took place under conditions not conducive to free and fair proceedings.
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The United States fully supports ODIHR’s independence and autonomy in reaching its professional conclusion.
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Russia’s ongoing aggression in eastern Ukraine and occupation of Crimea is now in its eighth year.
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Russia must cease its baseless and vindictive repression of the Crimean Tatar community.
Read More» We condemn the politically motivated conviction and shameful sentencing on September 6 of Belarusian democratic opposition figures Maria Kalesnikava and Maksim Znak.
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Russia’s irresponsible and destabilizing behavior not only threatens the security of its neighbors, but also the security of the wider OSCE region.
Read More» The United States seeks peace, justice, and prosperity in a democratic Kosovo that is fully integrated into the international community and part of a free, resilient, and thriving Europe.
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We once again call upon Russia to finally join consensus on the procedural decisions regarding HDIM 2021.
Read More» We warmly welcome Austria as new FSC chair and are looking forward to engaging in constructive and fruitful discussions on the Women, Peace and Security Agenda (WPS) in this Forum, also leading up to the Ministerial Council in Stockholm.
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We deeply regret that consensus has not been reached on the three procedural decisions regarding the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting this year.
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The United States would like to express our deepest and most heartfelt thanks to all those OSCE participating states that helped with the evacuation.
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We call on Russia’s authorities to end their repression of human rights defenders, political opponents, and independent journalists, and to respect the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all.
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The United States is a country where the rule of law is paramount and where we hold those who violate the law accountable.
Read More» The United States stands in solidarity with victims of the egregious crime of enforced disappearance and with the loved ones who live with the agony of their absence and the added pain of not knowing their whereabouts or fate.
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We would like to recognize and thank Albania for its strong international leadership in recent years.
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Efforts to counter transnational threats that do not respect human rights and fundamental freedoms ultimately foster conditions that enable these threats to proliferate.
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We do not, nor will we ever, recognize Russia’s purported annexation of Crimea. We reaffirm that Crimea is Ukraine.
Read More» Russia’s continued obstruction of the path to the 2021 HDIM unless its unilateral demands are met is not how a responsible participating State behaves.
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It is vital that the 2021 HDIM is convened. The annual review of implementation of human dimension commitments is a core function of this organization.
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The United States shares the concerns of our Lithuanian and European allies regarding the significant uptick in migrants and asylum seekers irregularly crossing from Belarus to Lithuania.
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The United States regrets that Russia’s restrictions resulted in ODIHR’s decision that it would be unable to effectively observe the Duma elections in September.
Read More» As a Co-Chair country of the Minsk Group, the United States condemns the recent escalation of violence along the international border between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
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July 27 marked the first anniversary of the issuance and enactment of the Trilateral Contact Group’s (TCG’s) Additional Measures to Strengthen the Ceasefire.
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This year’s theme for the World Day against Trafficking in Persons, “Victims’ Voices Lead the Way,” honors those who were subjected to human trafficking, with an emphasis on supporting, listening, and learning from those who survived this heinous crime.
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One year ago, the world witnessed the incredible strength and courage of the Belarusian people as hundreds of thousands gathered in squares across the country to peacefully protest authoritarianism and call for new free and fair elections.
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Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, harm to its civilian populations, and political coercion are not confined to the Donbas region.
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Saturday marked seven years since Malaysia Airlines Flight #17 was shot down over Russia-controlled Donetsk in Ukraine by Russia-backed militants.
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The United States and other participating States in this Chamber fully support Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.
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The United States thanks you, Secretary General Schmid, for your first report to the Permanent Council on the implementation of the 2004 Action Plan on the Promotion of Gender Equality.
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The United States welcomes Moldova raising this issue and congratulates the people of Moldova on their July 11th early Parliamentary elections.
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We stand with the families of those who lost their loved ones and with those who tirelessly seek justice in their names.
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The human rights situation in Belarus continues to deteriorate. The abuses and repression of pro-democracy activists, independent media, and civil society continue to grow.
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We echo Special Representative Grau’s appeal to our Russian colleagues to resume a constructive approach to negotiations, which they abandoned more than a year ago.
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We commend Polish Foreign Minister Rau’s focus on the OSCE’s guiding Helsinki Final Act principles and the Paris Charter.
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The attacks targeted civic activists, community members, and journalists who were peacefully exercising the rights guaranteed to them by Georgia’s Constitution
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In recent weeks Russia continued its relentless campaign against independent civil society, democracy advocates, media, and academic institutions.
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(…) in the Russian Federation, where when individuals or organizations bring such allegations to light, they themselves are then arrested and tortured.
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The United States condemns torture wherever and whenever it occurs and strongly urges governments to abide by their international obligations and end impunity.
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The United States congratulates the people of Armenia on their June 20 Parliamentary elections.
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The United States has long been committed to the prevention of, and accountability for, conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) as well as efforts to support and protect survivors.
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If Russia truly wants peace in Ukraine, it must cease impeding the work of the SMM and afford its monitors the full Freedom of Movement needed to fulfil their mandate.
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The United States appreciates Project Coordinator in Ukraine’s (PCU) continued focus on democratization and good governance in Ukraine.
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The United States welcomes you, Ambassador MacGregor, to the Permanent Council for the first time in your new role.
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We condemn last night’s decision by a Moscow court to designate as “extremist” three organizations affiliated with imprisoned opposition figure Aleksey Navalny.
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The repression and severe abuses against pro-democracy activists, independent media, members of the opposition, and civil society based on politically-motivated charges continue to grow.
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As the principal driver of the conflict in eastern Ukraine trying to falsely cast itself as a “mediator,” Russia has a lot to hide.
Read More» High Commissioner Abdrakhmanov, welcome to the Permanent Council for the first time in your new role and thank you so very much for your thorough first report.
Read More» We deeply value the Swedish Chair-in-Office’s efforts to mainstream gender equality into all our work across the OSCE’s three dimensions of security.
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The violence propagated by Russia-led forces in eastern Ukraine not only costs the lives of Ukrainian Servicemembers—but led to the loss of more than 13,000 Ukrainians since Russia initiated this conflict in 2014.
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The United States welcomes Teresa Ribeiro for her first report to the Permanent Council as the Representative on Freedom of the Media.
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The government of Russia continues to disregard its international obligations and OSCE commitments to respect and ensure the rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and association.
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We are pleased to see the OSCE prioritize its work with Tajikistan, which Chairperson-in-Office Linde’s visit to Dushanbe earlier this month reinforced.
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The United States notes the results of the national referendum on a new draft Kyrgyz Constitution held on April 11, 2021.
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As President Biden stated, the police shooting of Daunte Wright in a suburb of Minneapolis is tragic, and an investigation into the incident is underway.
Read More» Reading the ODIHR Annual Report, it is clear that even in the most challenging of times, ODIHR continues to ably assist the participating States in upholding human rights and democratic values.
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“Turkey’s sudden and unwarranted withdrawal from the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence, better known as the Istanbul Convention, is deeply disappointing.
Read More» I look forward to the day when we will no longer need to raise pressing human rights challenges in Belarus in this chamber, but today is not that day.
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We are concerned by the Russian government’s continued contempt for the rights to peaceful assembly and freedom of association.
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My esteemed colleagues raised quite a litany of issues pertaining to the United States, all of which were clearly learned about from U.S. media sources, so it is at least hard to imagine that there are legitimate complaints about media freedom in the United States.
Read More» This month marks the beginning of the eighth year of Russian hostilities toward its sovereign neighbor.
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We support the Chairpersonship’s reliance on the Human Dimension Committee for this purpose as it is an efficient and transparent way of ensuring all 57 participating States are consulted at the same time about proposed topics.
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The United States is proud to support today’s renewed calls for genuine dialogue between Belarusian authorities and the political opposition.
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Russia’s campaign against independent media has intensified dramatically in recent months.
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Today, I would like to honor a new generation of women in white clothes, this time from Belarus, who just like the Suffragettes did, are standing up for civil and political rights, and by so doing, shaping the future of their country.
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In recent months, the Kremlin intensified its efforts to suppress independent voices and viewpoints, including those of members of civil society organizations, human rights defenders, independent journalists, political opposition members, and believers belonging to religious minority communities.
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The “All-Belarusian People’s Assembly” is neither genuine nor inclusive of Belarusian views.
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This past weekend, Russians in approximately 100 cities again took to the streets to express frustration with authorities and signal support for jailed opposition figure Aleksey Navalny.
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We continue to be amazed by the strength, resilience, and courage of the Belarusian people demanding their voices be heard.
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Joint Statement on the Human Rights Violations in the Chechen Republic of the Russian Federation As delivered by Ambassador Jeroen Boender of the Netherlands to the Permanent Council, Vienna December 17, 2020 I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Moscow Mechanism invoking participating States: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, the …
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Statement on the 51st Round of the Geneva International Discussions (Conflict in Georgia) As delivered by Deputy Chief of Mission Courtney Austrian to the Permanent Council, Vienna December 17, 2020 Thank you, Mr. Chair. The United States welcomes the successful effort to convene the 51st round of the Geneva International Discussions in Geneva on December …
Read More» Human Rights Violations in Belarus As delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council, Vienna December 17, 2020 Thank you, Mr. Chairperson. Mr. Chairperson, at the final PC of the year, it is appropriate that we take stock of events in Belarus since the fraudulent August 9 presidential election. We continue to …
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Statement in Honor of International Human Rights Day As delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council, Vienna December 11, 2020 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Yesterday, December 10, was International Human Rights Day, marking the adoption of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. Many of the human rights and …
Read More» Response to the Presentation of the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mr. Peter Maurer As delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council, Vienna December 10, 2020 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States warmly welcomes you, President Maurer, to the Permanent Council, and thanks you for your comprehensive report. …
Read More» Response to the Address by the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Ms. Marija Pejčinović Burić As delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council, Vienna December 10, 2020 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Secretary General Pejčinović Burić, the United States welcomes you in your second appearance here at the OSCE’s Permanent Council. The …
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Chairmanship Statement on COVID-19 As delivered to the Ministerial Council, Tirana, Albania December 4, 2020 1. We, the ministers for foreign affairs of the participating States of the OSCE, have convened in a world profoundly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. 2. We recognize that COVID-19 constitutes an unprecedented global challenge, including to all participating …
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OSCE Ministerial – Belarus Side Event Closing Remarks As prepared for delivery by DAS George Kent to the OSCE Side Event on Belarus Tirana, Albania (remotely, via Zoom) December 3, 2020 As we conclude today’s event, I want to express my government’s thanks to our UK colleagues, the other co-sponsors, and Minister Kofod of Denmark …
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U.S. Statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women As delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council, Vienna November 26, 2020 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. In commemorating the International Day on the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the United States reaffirms its strong commitment to gender equality and eradicating …
Read More» Right of Reply to the Russian Federation on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists As delivered by Deputy Chief of Mission Courtney Austrian to the Permanent Council, Vienna November 6, 2020 Thank you, Madam Chair. In respect for my colleagues time on a beautiful Friday, I will be brief but …
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Right of Reply to the Report under the Moscow Mechanism in Relation to Belarus As delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council, Vienna November 5, 2020 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I’ve listened closely to the discussions that have been held from some of the other countries and I think it’s …
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U.S. National Statement on the Report under The Moscow Mechanism in Relation To Belarus As delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council, Vienna November 5, 2020 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, the United States thanks OSCE Moscow Mechanism Rapporteur Professor Wolfgang Benedek for his compelling, thorough, and exceptionally well documented report. …
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Joint Statement on the Report under The Moscow Mechanism in Relation to Belarus Statement Delivered by H.E. René Rosager Dinesen, Ambassador of Denmark to the Permanent Council, Vienna November 5, 2020 Mr Chair, I am delivering this statement on behalf of the following delegations who, acting together, on 17 September invoked the Moscow Mechanism …
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Right of Reply on “Gross Violations of Human Rights in the USA” Raised by Russia As delivered by Deputy Chief of Mission Courtney Austrian to the Permanent Council, Vienna October 29, 2020 Thank you, Mr. Chair. Since the distinguished representative from Russia has mentioned my country, I’d like to exercise my Right of Reply. As …
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Response to the Report by the OSCE Special Representative and Coordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, Val Richey As delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council, Vienna October 15, 2020 Thank you, Mr. Chairperson. The United States welcomes OSCE Special Representative and Coordinator on Combatting Trafficking in Human Beings …
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Statement at the Human Dimension Webinar on Defending and Promoting Rule of Law Principles Thirty years ago, our heads of state and government gathered in Paris and voiced one of the most critical tenets of our relations: “We undertake to build, consolidate, and strengthen democracy as the only system of government of our nations.” The …
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Statement by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council
Read More» Statement at the Human Dimension Webinar: Combating Racism and Discrimination against the Roma and Sinti rights October 5, 2020 The United States appreciates the opportunity to address the issue of combating racism and discrimination against the Roma and Sinti at today’s webinar. While we regret that we were unable to meet at the Human Dimension Implementation …
Read More» On Developments in the Human Dimension in the OSCE Region As delivered by Political Counselor Elisabeth Rosenstock-Siller to the Permanent Council, Vienna October 1, 2020 Mr. Chair, the United States deeply regrets that the ongoing CoViD-19 pandemic prevented us from convening in Warsaw for the annual Human Dimension Implementation Meeting. We look forward to doing …
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Statement by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council
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Statement at the Human Dimension Webinar
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Press Release issued on September 17, 2020
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Joint Statement by Belgium, Canada, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, the UK, and the United States
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Statement by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council
Read More» Interpretative Statement by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council
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Media Note by the Office of the Spokesperson of the U.S. Department of State
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Statement by Deputy Secretary Stephen E. Biegun to the Special Permanent Council
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Statement by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council
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Statement delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council on July 23, 2020
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Statement delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council on July 23, 2020
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Statement delivered by Michael Gower, Public Affairs, at the 1275th Permanent Council.
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Statement delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III at the July 16, 2020 Permanent Council.
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Statement delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council on July 16, 2020.
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Right of Reply by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III at the Permanent Council on July 9, 2020.
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Statement delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III at the Permanent Council on July 9, 2020.
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Statement delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III at the Permanent Council on July 9, 2020.
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Statement delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III at the Permanent Council on July 9, 2020.
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Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on July 2, 2020 on the Trafficking in Persons Report
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Statement delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III on June 18, 2020 at the Permanent Council.
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June 4, 2020 statement delivered at the Permanent Council by U.S. Ambassador James S. Gilmore III.
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Press Release, published June 2, 2020, on Ambassador Gilmore’s Support for President Trump and his Response to Civil Disturbances in the United States.
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Joint Statement delivered by the Danish Mission on Addressing All Forms of Intolerance and Discrimination
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Statement delivered to the Permanent Council on May 21, 2020 On IDAHOTB
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U.S. statement delivered at the Permanent Council in response to the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan Report.
Read More» Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on May 14, 2020 in response to the Report by the ODIHR Director.
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Statement delivered at the April 30, 2020 Permanent Council on threats against Journalist Elena Milashina.
Read More» Statement delivered at the April 30, 2020 Permanent Council regarding human rights’ protections during the pandemic.
Read More» Response delivered at the April 30, 2020 to the Permanent Council in support of the statement by the Delegation of the UK.
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Special Briefing at the Department of State Office of the Spokesperson in Washington, DC with the U.S. Ambassador to the OSCE James Gilmore III.
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Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on ongoing human rights violations in the Russian Federation.
Read More» Statement delivered at the Permanent Council in response to Report by the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on the recent attack in the Chechen Republic, Russia.
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Statement delivered at the Permanent Council in response to the Second and Third Committee Chairs’ presentations.
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Statement observing the International Holocaust Remembrance Day at the Permanent Council on January 30, 2020.
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Statement delivered on January 16, 2020 at the Permanent Council on Russia’s Aggression against Ukraine.
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Statement delivered in response to the address by the 2020 OSCE Chair-in-Office Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama.
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Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on Russia’s Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea.
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Statement delivered to the Permanent Council in response to the reports by the Three OSCE Committee Chairs.
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U.S. Statement In Response to the OSCE Chief Monitor and the CiO ‘s Special Representative to Ukraine.
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Right of Reply delivered at the Permanent Council in response to the Russian delegation.
Read More» Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on International Human Rights Day
Read More» Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on remarks by the Council of Europe Secretary General.
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The U.S. closing statement delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III at the 2019 OSCE Ministerial Council.
Read More» Joint statement on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms delivered at the closing of the 2019 OSCE Ministerial Council meeting in Bratislava, Slovakia
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Press Release: Assistant Secretary Destro assured human rights defenders: “The United States stands in defense of civil society and we reject undue restrictions on civil society participation in the OSCE.”
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Statement delivered to the Permanent Council on on Combating Discrimination and Promoting Tolerance
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Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on the Detention of Georgian Physician Vazha Gaprindashvili
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Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on Russia’s Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea.
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Statement delivered at the Permanent Council in response to the report by OSCE Presence in Albania Head of Mission Ambassador Borchardt.
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Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on the report by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Harlem Désir.
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