There is a wonderfully forgiving phrase used frequently in Southern Africa when there are far too many distinguished guests to properly recognize: All protocols observed.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 30 July, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Human Rights, News, Speeches, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Ambassador Miller, AmbMiller, Human Trafficking, Trafficking in Person, U.S. & BD, United Nations
In late 2019, we learned of the harrowing plight of Suma Akter, a Bangladeshi woman in Saudi Arabia who secretly recorded and shared on social media her story of abuse and exploitation abroad.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 26 June, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Human Rights, News, Press Releases, Reports, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Ambassador Miller, AmbMiller, AmbRichmond, Bangladesh, Human Trafficking, Op-Ed, TIP Report, Trafficking in Person, U.S. & BD, United States
On World Press Freedom Day, recognized around the world on May 3, we highlight the critical role of independent media in facilitating the open exchange of information and ideas so vital to free, prosperous, and secure democratic societies.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 3 May, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News, U.S. & Bangladesh, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Bureau of Democracy, corona virus, coronavirus, COVID-19, human rights, Labor, Office of the Spokesperson, Press Freedom, Press Freedom Day, SECRETARY POMPEO, The Secretary of State, World Press Freedom
On World Press Freedom Day, May 3, the United States joins countries around the world to reaffirm the universal right of free expression and the essential role press freedom plays in protecting democracy and keeping citizens informed and safe.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 3 May, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Human Rights, News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Miller, AmbMiller, human rights, Journalist, Press Freedom, Press Freedom Day
On March 3, the United States announced more than $59 million in additional humanitarian assistance for Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh and internally displaced Rohingya and members of other affected communities in Burma.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 3 March, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Human Rights, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Bangladesh, Burma, Humanitarian Assistance, Office of the Spokesperson, Rohingya, Rohingya Refugees, United States, USAID
President Trump has proclaimed January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Global estimates indicate that as many as 24.9 million people – adults and children – are victims of human trafficking.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 13 January, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Combating Drugs and Crime, Human Trafficking, Office of the Spokesperson, The Secretary of State
