In Observance of Pride Month
Unfortunately the human rights of LGBTQI+ persons remain vulnerable or actively violated in far too many places.
Read More»Unfortunately the human rights of LGBTQI+ persons remain vulnerable or actively violated in far too many places.
Read More»The OSCE as a regional security organization recognizes the impact that refugees and other forcibly displaced persons have on our comprehensive security.
Read More»The United States remains committed to supporting a sovereign, secure, and independent Kazakhstan and supports your efforts to advance that shared goal.
Read More»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.
Read More»Russia continues to deploy far-right ultranationalism in service of subjugating Ukraine, and in service of supporting neo-Nazi and extreme right-wing nationalist movements throughout Europe.
Read More»We should never forget that the people of Ukraine are fighting for the survival of their country, of their families, of their cultural identity, and of their communities.
Read More»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.
Read More»We view the climate crisis as a shared strategic priority for both the OSCE and the Indo-Pacific regions.
Read More»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.
Read More»The History and Accomplishments of U.S. Collaboration With the International Community to Reduce Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Threats in Ukraine, Russia, and Other Countries of the Former Soviet Union
Read More»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.
Read More»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.
Read More»The unimaginable suffering of the men, women, and children of Kherson at the hands of Russia’s forces starkly illustrates the existential stakes of this war.
Read More»We continue to have concerns regarding the humanitarian impacts of Russia’s invasion and potential for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Read More»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.
Read More»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.
Read More»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.
Read More»Fifteen weeks of violence, with so many reports of executions, forced deportations, rapes, filtration camps, and destruction that it is becoming difficult to fully grasp the enormity of the carnage being perpetrated by the Russian Federation.
Read More»If your government feels threatened by a discussion with a political opponent, I would say that says much more about the state of affairs in Belarus than about the conduct of diplomacy in the OSCE.
Read More»The United States remains committed to promoting a peaceful, democratic, and prosperous future for the South Caucasus region.
Read More»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.
Read More»Members of the Special Monitoring Mission have been detained and some have gone missing in eastern Ukraine. This is completely unacceptable. No one should be a target because of their unbiased and loyal service to this Organization.
Read More»The sheer barbarity, sadistic cruelty, and lawlessness of Russia’s military campaign is now plain for all the world to see.
Read More»I would again like to express my thanks to the Polish Chairmanship for its hard work and focus on these issues.
Read More»Ukraine’s civilian nuclear sites had been safe and secure for decades. It was only Russia’s crudely irresponsible military actions that put these sites in danger.
Read More»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.
Read More»As enshrined in Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, “all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.”
Read More»Russia’s long track record of accusing others of the violations it itself is perpetrating, or plans to perpetrate, raises the possibility that the Kremlin may be laying the predicate for a false flag operation using biological or chemical weapons.
Read More»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.
Read More»Ukraine must win so that we do not ever give in to a “might makes right” world order. And it must win so that Ukraine’s farmers can again feed the world. The stakes could not be any higher.
Read More»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
Read More»In light of Russia’s barbaric war of choice against Ukraine, the urgency of the Second Dimension’s work on economic and environmental issues is clear to all.
Read More»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.
Read More»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»It is the collective duty of our countries to continue our unprecedented support to Ukraine as it fights for the freedom of its country and its people and the values we share.
Read More»We are committed to using every available tool to ensure Russia is held accountable for its monstrous atrocities.
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.
Read More»Mr. Chair, in spite of Russia’s brutal aggression, the people of Ukraine know who they are. No bullets, no mortars or missiles can ever purge Ukraine from the hearts of its people.
Read More»We call on all participating States to cooperate and to implement our OSCE commitments on media freedom, and safety of journalists.
Read More»The United States continues to regret that the Russian Federation blocked consensus on the mandate of the special monitoring mission to Ukraine and find this decision irresponsible and unjustifiable.
Read More»For more than two decades, Russia has continued to station its troops in Moldova without Moldova’s consent.
Read More»As we enter the third month of Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression, Ukraine stands as strong, united, and resolute as ever.
Read More»This is a war for sovereignty against subjugation, for independence against imperialism, for the principles of international law against the brute force of a predatory power. The task before us is to rise to the moment and provide Ukraine with the capabilities it requires.
Read More»The United States will continue to use the full range of its tools and resources to support documentation and accountability efforts, together with our allies and partners.
Read More»Our collective invocation of the Moscow Mechanism on March 3, 2022, with the support of Ukraine, reflected our shared concerns about the impact of Russia’s invasion. Unfortunately, the report from the independent experts confirms our fears.
Read More»We are committed to using every tool available to ensure those responsible are held accountable for atrocities.
Read More»Mr. Chair, let there be no doubt: Russia’s war on Ukraine – the death and trauma that Putin’s regime is inflicting on Ukraine’s next generation – will never be forgotten.
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.
Read More»We reiterate our strong call upon Kosovo and Serbia to refrain from any actions and rhetoric that increase tensions and to engage constructively in the EU-facilitated Dialogue.
Read More»This year two organizations will receive the Democracy Defender Award, a Ukrainian and a Russian civil society organization.
Read More»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.
Read More»The world is demanding justice following the shocking images of carnage discovered when Ukraine liberated Bucha on April 2.
Read More»We look forward to OSCE observation of the 2022 midterm elections as an opportunity to showcase the United States’ democracy in action.
Read More»We will help the people of Ukraine fight for this future for as long as it takes.
Read More»It is deeply regrettable that the Russian Federation has blocked consensus on the mandate extension of the Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine.
Read More»All of us in this Council must signal that enough is enough when it comes to secessionist rhetoric and corrupt backroom dealings.
Read More»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.
Read More»Let us honor the memory of those who were lost by working together to build a future of peace and prosperity for everyone in the western Balkans.
Read More»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.
Read More»Right of Reply to Belarus on the Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine As delivered by Ambassador Michael Carpenter to the Permanent Council, Vienna March 24, 2022 Thank you, Mr. Chair. So, with regards to the intervention, just now, from the Belarusian representative, where he says that his country has no plans to attack Ukrainian …
Read More»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.
Read More»We reiterate our full support for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Georgia within its internationally recognized borders, and remain deeply concerned over the continued occupation of parts of the territory of Georgia by the Russian Federation as well as by steps to integrate Abkhazia and South Ossetia into the Russia’s socio-economic sphere.
Read More»The human and humanitarian tragedy is growing every day, every hour.
Read More»The United States further remains committed to promoting a secure, stable, democratic, prosperous, and peaceful future for the South Caucasus.
Read More»Yesterday was surely one of the saddest days of the war after Russia bombed a children’s and maternity hospital in Mariupol.
Read More»You are a co-aggressor, your territory has been used as a launch pad for a vicious, barbaric attack on a neighboring state, and you bear responsibility for that.
Read More»There are no credible explanations and no justifications for these actions. There is no “special military operation,” only a naked war of aggression.
Read More»Facts matter. That has been the motto of the SMM. And OSCE commitments matter. And international law obligations matter. No amount of lies can make facts disappear or hide the bloody results of Russia’s aggression.
Read More»Today, our delegations will send the following letter to ODIHR Director Matteo Mecacci, invoking the Moscow Mechanism, with the support of Ukraine
Read More»The courage and determination of Ukrainians to live in freedom, to defend their homeland against a foreign invader, has only grown as the Russian offensive has intensified and become more bloody and barbaric.
Read More»This is a dark time, but when the fog of war clears, individuals will be held responsible. We are also taking note of all those enabling this war, including the regime in Belarus, and they too will be held to account.
Read More»Russia’s actions are an affront to democracy, to human rights, to human decency.
Read More»Make no mistake: Yesterday’s actions are the beginning of the latest Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Read More»This is the most significant military mobilization in Europe since the Cold War.
Read More»We recommend that Russia immediately de-escalate its military posture in and around Ukraine by withdrawing its troops and equipment and fulfilling in good faith its Minsk Agreement obligations.
Read More»We need to address the escalating situation in the context of the principles and commitments at the heart of the OSCE.
Read More»The United States has prioritized the importance of climate change in our foreign policy.
Read More»The United States and our Allies and partners are unified in our preference for constructive and serious diplomacy, including here at the OSCE.
Read More»If ever there were a time to invoke a risk reduction mechanism, this is it.
Read More»The United States will continue to emphasize the importance of the clean energy transformation, role and contributions of women and girls, minorities, and historically marginalized communities, and anti-corruption as key parts of the economic recovery from the pandemic.
Read More»Ukraine’s concern regarding Russian military activities and intentions today is unfortunately grounded in recent history.
Read More»The United States applauds the Polish Chair-in-Office for making sustainable pandemic recovery the focus of the 2022 Economic and Environmental Forum.
Read More»The United States remains committed to promoting a secure, stable, democratic, prosperous, and peaceful future for the South Caucasus region.
Read More»We once again call on Russia to live up to its commitments to human rights as outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Read More»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.
Read More»The United States welcomes the distinguished representatives of the First-, Second-, and Third-Dimension Committees to the Permanent Council.
Read More»We will fight for a day when attending synagogue to pray does not, in fact, require an act of courage.
Read More»The United States welcomes the opportunity to discuss how these matters are and remain essential to achieving lasting peace and prosperity.
Read More»We again call for the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners in Belarus.
Read More»Russia continues to threaten the security of not just Ukraine, but Europe as a whole, with its ongoing military escalation.
Read More»Response to Italian Deputy Foreign Minister Benedetto Della Vedova on the Italian Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe As delivered by Ambassador Michael Carpenter to the Permanent Council, Vienna February 3, 2022 Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thank you, Deputy Minister Della Vedova, the United States warmly welcomes you to the …
Read More»We congratulate the people of the Kyrgyz Republic for exercising their civil and political rights.
Read More»A non-transparent referendum is neither a viable – nor a credible – path forward for Belarus.
Read More»This crisis is much bigger than Ukraine. This is about the type of world we want to live in.
Read More»We reject Holocaust distortion, Holocaust denial, and other forms of antisemitism in word and deed.
Read More»We are deeply disturbed by the Russian courts’ decision to forcibly dissolve International Memorial and the Memorial Human Rights Centre.
Read More»Is Belarus intending to request ODIHR’s legal assessment of the proposed changes to the Belarusian constitution?
Read More»We continue to encourage the governments of Kosovo and Serbia to refrain from actions and rhetoric that increase tensions.
Read More»The United States expresses its sincere condolences on the loss of life and injuries sustained during this month’s unrest in Kazakhstan.
Read More»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.
Read More»We are potentially on the brink of both a security crisis and a humanitarian catastrophe.
Read More»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
Read More»The United States condemns the December 14 politically motivated convictions of Belarusian opposition figures.
Read More»The United States and Canada remain concerned by the ongoing political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Read More»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.
Read More»No region has a perfect record on human rights, and the OSCE region has its share of challenges.
Read More»The ICRC’s courageous staff work around the globe to protect human dignity.
Read More»Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity are being threatened in an unprecedented way.
Read More»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.
Read More»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, …
Read More»The mandate of the Project Coordinator in Ukraine applies to the entire territory of Ukraine within its international recognized borders, including Crimea.
Read More»The United States welcomes the adoption of this decision and the 2022 Polish Chair’s efforts to promote comprehensive security, stability, and sustainable development in the OSCE area through sustainable economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More»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.
Read More»The United States unequivocally supports Bosnia and Herzegovina’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Read More»The United States strongly condemns crimes motivated by hatred and intolerance.The United States strongly condemns crimes motivated by hatred and intolerance.
Read More»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.
Read More»We remain deeply concerned by evidence Russia has made plans for significant escalation against Ukraine.
Read More»The United States continues to support a sovereign, democratic Moldova, firmly anchored in Europe, secure within its internationally-recognized borders
Read More»We call on Russia to cease its aggression, observe the ceasefire, fully implement its Minsk commitments, and withdraw its forces from Ukraine’s sovereign territory.
Read More»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»An inclusive, accountable and democratically controlled security sector with respect for human rights and the rule of law can promote confidence and trust between society and state, and stability and peace in the entire OSCE region.
Read More»All OSCE participating States need, without further delay, to rebuild the cooperative security environment, by returning to constructive dialogue based on respect in practice for the principles that fully uphold the rules-based international order.
Read More»We would like to express our deep regret that like in 2020 also this year no consensus could be reached on a Ministerial Council Decision on SALW and SCA.
Read More»Thirteen years since the Russian Federation’s military invasion of Georgia, we remain deeply concerned over the continued occupation of parts of the territory of Georgia and underline the need for the peaceful resolution of the conflict based on full respect for the UN Charter, the Helsinki Final Act and international law.
Read More»We reiterate our commitment to the Women, Peace and Security agenda as a corner stone in achieving comprehensive and sustainable peace and security in the OSCE area.
Read More»We reaffirm our strong commitment to the Vienna Document and its full implementation in letter and spirit, and are determined to support constructively the process of its modernization with a view to achieving substantial progress toward updating the Vienna Document by the OSCE Ministerial Council 2022.
Read More»The United States looks forward to working with Poland in 2022 as we seek to address some of the most significant challenges to our region.
Read More»The OSCE’s comprehensive approach to security and the fundamental wisdom and integrity of the Helsinki Principles are as relevant now as they were when enshrined more than 40 years ago.
Read More»The United States is deeply troubled by the ongoing suppression of human rights in Russia.
Read More»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.
Read More»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.
Read More»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.
Read More»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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Read More»Combating corruption is central to the OSCE’s mandate and the organization’s comprehensive view of security.
Read More»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.
Read More»The United States supports Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders.
Read More»We are committed to helping the sides find comprehensive solutions to all remaining issues related to or resulting from the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
Read More»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.
Read More»We call on Russia to allow the SMM to fulfill its mandate and monitor throughout Ukraine.
Read More»The suffering and hardships faced by people living in conflict-affected areas of Georgia have gone on for far too long.
Read More»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.
Read More»President Biden supports legislatively ending the death penalty at the federal level and incentivizing states to do so as well.
Read More»Violence and the threat of violence against journalists and other media actors are on the rise.
Read More»It is unfortunate that we no longer have our Public Affairs Section or our USAID offices in Minsk, because these were opportunities for dialogue.
Read More»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.
Read More»Since the publication of the Moscow Mechanism report, almost a year ago, the situation in Belarus has deteriorated.
Read More»Crimea-related sanctions will remain in place until Russia returns full control of the peninsula to Ukraine.
Read More»The OCEEA’s work on economic and environmental issues helps to achieve the core mission of the organization, comprehensive security in the region.
Read More»The United States strongly supports the independence and mandate of the office of the High Commissioner on National Minorities Ambassador Kairat Abdrakhmanov.
Read More»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 …
Read More»The United States supports the people in Uzbekistan in exercising their right to vote in the October 24 presidential election.
Read More»I wish to address an indispensable element of democracy – free and fair elections.
Read More»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.
Read More»Russia and its proxies restrict civilian movement across the Line of Contact and between the territories controlled by Russia’s proxies themselves.
Read More»The United States underscored our deep commitment to promote Holocaust education and remembrance and to combat anti-Semitism and other forms of hate
Read More»The United States reiterates its strong support for Georgia’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity within its internationally-recognized borders.
Read More»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.
Read More»Girls are vital participants in securing our common security.
Read More»We appreciate the women and men working to advance comprehensive security in the OSCE area in an inclusive manner.
Read More»We call on Russia and the forces it leads to immediately cease preventing the other SMM monitors.
Read More»The United States continues to support a stable and reliable budget for the OSCE.
Read More»The United States remains fully engaged in implementing its OSCE commitments on combating corruption and good governance.
Read More»The United States firmly supports the OSCE’s active role to assist participating States in efforts to implement their anticorruption commitments.
Read More»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.
Read More»The United States is committed to combating biodiversity loss and conservation crimes.
Read More»EEDIM is an opportunity to examine how well we participating States have been implementing our commitments.
Read More»As the world seeks to recover from the ravages of the global COVID-19 pandemic, regional and global cooperation take on even greater importance.
Read More»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.
Read More»President Biden supports legislatively ending the death penalty at the federal level and incentivizing states to follow the federal government’s example.
Read More»We do not, nor will we ever, recognize Russia’s purported annexation of Crimea.
Read More»The United States continues to encourage closer regional cooperation to address barriers to free movement, trade, and investment in the Western Balkans.
Read More»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.
Read More»The United States categorically condemns the glorification of Nazism and all modern forms of racism, xenophobia, discrimination, and related intolerance.
Read More»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.
Read More»The United States deeply regrets the choice by the Russian Federation to block consensus on extension of the BOM’s mandate.
Read More»The United States looks to the Kyrgyz government to ensure an impartial and thorough investigation is conducted into Azimjon Askarov’s death.
Read More»Russia marginalized civil society activists, independent media, and opposition groups ahead of the elections.
Read More»We regret that the elections took place under conditions not conducive to free and fair proceedings.
Read More»The United States fully supports ODIHR’s independence and autonomy in reaching its professional conclusion.
Read More»Russia’s ongoing aggression in eastern Ukraine and occupation of Crimea is now in its eighth year.
Read More»We will continue to urge Russia to provide for OSCE monitoring along the Russia-Ukraine border.
Read More»As the United States provides a significant level of funding to this organization, we have an equally high level of interest in reviewing these reports.
Read More»Russia continues to occupy parts of Georgia, sustain the conflict it fomented in eastern Ukraine, and occupy and militarize the Crimean Peninsula.
Read More»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.
Read More»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»Russia’s latest obstruction looks to be just the latest in a long line of broken promises and the most recent demonstration that maintaining positive relations with its neighbors is simply not a priority for Russia.
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.
Read More»We once again call upon Russia to finally join consensus on the procedural decisions regarding HDIM 2021.
Read More»As the United States has noted before, I would like to reiterate that the OSCE is overdue for an updated consensus decision on women’s economic empowerment.
Read More»Over the past year, the United States has welcomed and actively supported the Chair’s efforts to promote women’s economic empowerment and thus improve security in the OSCE region.
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.
Read More»We deeply regret that consensus has not been reached on the three procedural decisions regarding the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting this year.
Read More»The United States would like to express our deepest and most heartfelt thanks to all those OSCE participating states that helped with the evacuation.
Read More»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.
Read More»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.
Read More»Russia bears responsibility for every casualty on both sides of the Line of Contact. Its aggression against Ukraine is the sole driver of the daily violence that causes these tragedies.
Read More»Russia’s current objection to the Border Observer Mission’s mandate renewal looks to be just the latest in a long line of broken promises
Read More»The United States joins other participating States in calling for Russia to allow for the geographic expansion of this Mission.
Read More»We would like to recognize and thank Albania for its strong international leadership in recent years.
Read More»The United States, like most participating States here, agrees that a substantive update of the Vienna Document would go a long way in beginning to rebuild military stability, predictability, and transparency.
Read More»The simple fact is we do not lack good ideas to update our conflict cycle toolbox and enhance its effectiveness; what we need is the political will to do so.
Read More»We continue to call on Russia not only to implement in full its existing commitments under the Vienna Document, but also to engage constructively on its modernization.
Read More»Efforts to counter transnational threats that do not respect human rights and fundamental freedoms ultimately foster conditions that enable these threats to proliferate.
Read More»The United States looks forward to contributing to the resolution of the protracted conflicts as we prepare for the Ministerial Council this December.
Read More»We do not, nor will we ever, recognize Russia’s purported annexation of Crimea. We reaffirm that Crimea is Ukraine.
Read More»The United States strongly believes participating States should not treat the decision to delay the 2021 ASRC until after the summer recess as a precedent.
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.
Read More»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.
Read More»The United States appreciates the Swedish Chair’s efforts to find consensus on technical decisions related to the Annual Security Review Conference and the 2021 Unified Budget.
Read More»The Co-Chairs (Spain, Kyrgyz Republic, and United States) of the OSCE’s Group of Friends of Youth and Security would also like to recognize the International Day of Youth and give thanks to the young people who have supported their communities in the OSCE region and beyond—especially during the pandemic.
Read More»Three days ago, we marked the one-year anniversary of the August 9 fraudulent presidential election in Belarus and the subsequent violent crackdown by the Lukashenka regime. Today, our thoughts remain with Belarusians who continue to peacefully demand respect for their human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Read More»Thirteen years since the Russian military invasion of Georgia, we remain deeply concerned over the continued occupation of parts of the territory of Georgia and underline the need for the peaceful resolution of the conflict based on full respect for the UN Charter, the Helsinki Final Act and international law.
Read More»Seven years after Russia’s attempt to annex Crimea and the launch of its armed aggression in eastern Ukraine, Russia’s ongoing occupation and militarization of Crimea and violent campaign in eastern Ukraine threatens European security. Despite the relative success of the Additional Measures to Strengthen the Ceasefire last summer, Russia persists in obstructing peace negotiations within the Trilateral Contact Group …
Read More»The United States appreciates the efforts of the Swedish Chair-in-Office to find consensus and is extremely disappointed that a few States represented in this Permanent Council continue to reject good faith efforts at reasonable compromises.
Read More»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.
Read More»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.
Read More»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.
Read More»If a State insists on having all its demands met before reaching consensus, that is not compromise; that is hostage-taking.
Read More»I just wanted to remind my esteemed Russian colleague that Moscow committed to all three of the Minsk agreements: the Minsk Protocol, signed September 5, 2014; the Minsk Memorandum of Understanding, signed September 19, 2014; and the Minsk Package of Measures, signed February 12, 2015, since you wanted us to talk about documents.
Read More»The United States and Canada remain deeply concerned by the continued repression of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Moldova’s Transnistria region.
Read More»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.
Read More»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.
Read More»Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, harm to its civilian populations, and political coercion are not confined to the Donbas region.
Read More»Saturday marked seven years since Malaysia Airlines Flight #17 was shot down over Russia-controlled Donetsk in Ukraine by Russia-backed militants.
Read More»The OSCE Asian Partners for Cooperation format gives participating States a chance to review and renew the ties linking Europe and Eurasia, by sharing perspectives and best practices in all three dimensions of security.
Read More»The United States and other participating States in this Chamber fully support Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.
Read More»Russia’s long-standing efforts to hinder the work of this Mission are a clear demonstration of Moscow’s unwillingness to take its Minsk commitments seriously.
Read More»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.
Read More»The United States welcomes Moldova raising this issue and congratulates the people of Moldova on their July 11th early Parliamentary elections.
Read More»The United States welcomes recent progress in advancing key reforms in Ukraine.
Read More»We stand with the families of those who lost their loved ones and with those who tirelessly seek justice in their names.
Read More»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.
Read More»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.
Read More»The strength of the dialogue between the Mediterranean Partners for Cooperation and the OSCE is made evident by many examples of cooperation
Read More»We commend Polish Foreign Minister Rau’s focus on the OSCE’s guiding Helsinki Final Act principles and the Paris Charter.
Read More»One of the best places to have a fulsome discussion on counterterrorism at the OSCE is at the Annual Security Review Conference (ASRC).
Read More»Remarks by U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary Michael Murphy As prepared for delivery by Deputy Assistant Secretary Michael Murphy to the Cross Dimensional Committee Meeting on Anti-Corruption July 9, 2021 Thank you, Madam Chair. I would like to thank the Committee Chairs and the Special Representative on Combating Corruption for organizing today’s event. The challenge …
Read More»The attacks targeted civic activists, community members, and journalists who were peacefully exercising the rights guaranteed to them by Georgia’s Constitution
Read More»The theme of this year’s TiP Report is “Human Trafficking in the Context of a Global Pandemic.”
Read More»The United States welcomes the weekly report of the Secretary General, as well as the thematic report to the Permanent Council on OSCE efforts to combat corruption.
Read More»During the 53rd round of the Geneva International Discussions (GID) on the conflict in Georgia, the United States stressed the continuing relevance and significance of the GID.
Read More»In recent weeks Russia continued its relentless campaign against independent civil society, democracy advocates, media, and academic institutions.
Read More»Although Russia tries to cast itself as a mere “mediator” in this conflict, Moscow unceasingly obstructs the paths to resolution.
Read More»(…) in the Russian Federation, where when individuals or organizations bring such allegations to light, they themselves are then arrested and tortured.
Read More»The United States condemns torture wherever and whenever it occurs and strongly urges governments to abide by their international obligations and end impunity.
Read More»The mandate of the Project Coordinator in Ukraine applies to the entire country of Ukraine, including Crimea.
Read More»The United States congratulates the people of Armenia on their June 20 Parliamentary elections.
Read More»The Helsinki Final Act recognizes the “inherent dignity of the human person.”
Read More»World Refugee Day presents an opportunity to recognize the courage and resilience of the millions of refugees who have been forced to flee their homes
Read More»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.
Read More»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.
Read More»The United States appreciates Project Coordinator in Ukraine’s (PCU) continued focus on democratization and good governance in Ukraine.
Read More»The United States appreciates the Program Office in Nur-Sultan’s endeavors in combating violent extremism and radicalization that leads to terrorism.
Read More»Rather than pursue a serious effort to resolve the conflict it began, Russia doubled down on its same tired lines, denying its role as the aggressor and spinning fantasies about “foreign masters” and “coups d’état”.
Read More»The United States welcomes you, Ambassador MacGregor, to the Permanent Council for the first time in your new role.
Read More»The United States welcomes Head of Mission Varga to the Permanent Council. Ambassador, we commend you and your team for your continued efforts under particularly challenging conditions.
Read More»Focusing on the specific policy challenges and solutions offers us the best way to crystallize what we collectively think the OSCE can do to address the Chair-in-Office’s priority.
Read More»We condemn last night’s decision by a Moscow court to designate as “extremist” three organizations affiliated with imprisoned opposition figure Aleksey Navalny.
Read More»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.
Read More»This year marks the United States’ 25th as a Council of Europe Observer, and we appreciate the opportunity to contribute to its efficacy.
Read More»Let’s be clear about why we discuss this conflict every Thursday. It is because Russia and the forces it arms, trains, leads, and fights alongside have fueled this terrible situation in eastern Ukraine for more than seven years.
Read More»Head of Mission Rogov, welcome to the Permanent Council and thank you for your informative report.
Read More»Thank you, Madam Chair, and thanks to the Swedish Chairpersonship for focusing the work of the Second Dimension through the Economic and Environmental Forum on Women’s Economic Empowerment.
Read More»The United States considers any movements along the non-demarcated areas of the international border between Armenia and Azerbaijan to be provocative and unnecessary.
Read More»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»The United States has on numerous occasions expressed regret over Russia’s continued blockage of efforts to expand the geographic scope of the OSCE Observer Mission at the Russian Checkpoints Gukovo and Donetsk.
Read More»The United States and free and open societies around the world are strengthened when people exercise their right to freedom of speech and peaceful protest
Read More»On May 25, the United States marked the first anniversary of the tragic death of George Floyd.
Read More»Significant numbers of Russian military forces remain in place along the Russia-Ukraine border, in Russia-occupied Crimea, and in eastern Ukraine along the Line of Contact within Ukraine.
Read More»The United States commends the Mission for maintaining an active presence in the Security Zone.
Read More»The United States welcomes back Head of Mission Koja to the Permanent Council.
Read More»The United States strongly condemns the forced diversion to Minsk of a flight between two EU member states and NATO Allies which appears to have been based on false pretenses and the subsequent arrest in Minsk of journalist Raman Pratasevich and Sofiya Sapega
Read More»As a Minsk Group Co-Chair, the United States is committed to helping the sides negotiate a long-term political settlement to the conflict.
Read More»In our national capacity, the United States recalls the April 13 Minsk Group Co-Chairs’ statement underscoring their readiness to assist the sides in resolving remaining areas of concern through high-level negotiations.
Read More»In the face of massive, systematic and brutal violence following the 2020 presidential election in Belarus, 17 OSCE participating states invoked the OSCE Moscow Mechanism to look into serious violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Belarus.
Read More»In the intervening period, the United States has endeavored to reaffirm the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all persons
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.
Read More»Today, as we have done in previous years, we join the Crimean Tatar community in remembering all those lost.
Read More»Although Russia has removed certain forces and hardware from these areas, its military posture remains significantly heightened.
Read More»The United States welcomes Project Coordinator Pierre von Arx to the Permanent Council for the first time in his new role.
Read More»We commend the OSCE leadership and institutions for continuing their work under the difficult conditions imposed by the pandemic and express our condolences to the families and loved ones of OSCE staff who have been lost in the last year.
Read More»The United States wishes to extend our congratulations to our colleagues here at the Permanent Council on this past Sunday’s Europe Day.
Read More»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.
Read More»The United States welcomes Teresa Ribeiro for her first report to the Permanent Council as the Representative on Freedom of the Media.
Read More»The United States congratulates the people of Albania for their active engagement in their parliamentary elections on April 25.
Read More»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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