Bangladesh Independence Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I would like to convey my warmest congratulations to the people of Bangladesh on your Independence Day. Read More»
U.S. Government Releases Bangladesh Human Rights Report
Today, the U.S. Department of State released the 2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, an annual report required by U.S. law. President Biden has put human rights at the center of United States foreign policy. Read More»
U.S. Ambassador Honors Bangladeshi Winners of Environmental, Governance, and Human Rights Awards
Today, U.S. Ambassador Peter Haas hosted a reception to honor Bangladeshis who have recently won U.S. Department of State Awards addressing the most pressing issues of our time. Read More»
Charge d ’Affairs Helen LaFave’s Remarks at the National Workshop on Trafficking In Persons
I am grateful to be here with you today and want to thank you all for your steadfast commitment to fighting against trafficking-in-persons. Read More»
U.S. Embassy Spokesperson Statement on December 14 Mayer Dak Meeting
The U.S. Ambassador ended his prescheduled meeting with Mayer Dak on December 14 due to security concerns. Read More»
Honoring Human Rights Day: A Shared Responsibility to Protect Universal Freedoms
Seventy-four years ago, on the heels of the most destructive war in the history of the world, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and cemented a core principle: human rights are universal. People of every nationality, race, gender, disability, religion, and age are entitled to these rights. All ... Read More»
Statement by U.S. Assistant Secretary Julieta Valls Noyes
Asalamu alaikum. My name is Julieta Valls Noyes, and I am the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State. Read More»
Marking Five Years Since the Genocide in Burma
Five years ago, Burma’s military launched a brutal campaign against Rohingya – razing villages, raping, torturing, and perpetrating large-scale violence that killed thousands of Rohingya men, women, and children. Read More»
Rohingya Crisis – Five Years On: Joint Statement by Embassies and High Commissions in Dhaka
Today, five years on, we reflect on the horrific events of August and September 2017 that forced around 800,000 Rohingya to flee from their homes in Myanmar to seek refuge in Bangladesh. Read More»
The United States Promotes Accountability for Human Rights Violations and Abuses
We are determined to put human rights at the center of our foreign policy, and we reaffirm this commitment by using appropriate tools and authorities to draw attention to and promote accountability for human rights violations and abuses, no matter where they occur. Read More»
U.S. Support for Human Rights Defenders
Protecting and supporting human rights defenders is a key priority of U.S. foreign policy. Read More»
Sanctions on Two Burmese Entities in Connection with the Military Regime
Members of the Burmese military have taken increasingly disturbing actions aimed at their own citizens since February 1. Read More»
Memorandum on Advancing the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Persons Around the World
This memorandum reaffirms and supplements the principles established in the Presidential Memorandum of December 6, 2011 (International Initiatives to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons). Read More»
Ambassador Miller Visits Children’s Home “Shishuder Jonno Amra”
On January 18, United States Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl Miller and Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen visited children’s home Shishuder Jonno Amra to provide donations to the children and to discuss human trafficking with President and Founder Hazera Begum. Read More»
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo At a Press Availability
On behalf of the United States, I want to extend our deepest condolences to all those who were affected by the massive explosion at the port of Beirut yesterday. Read More»
Statement by Secretary Pompeo on the World Press Freedom
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. Read More»
Statement by Ambassador Miller on World Press Freedom Day 2020
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. Read More»
Background Press Call on International Human Rights Day and New Actions
SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: Good morning. Thank you for joining this background briefing on International Human Rights Day and new actions. This call is embargoed until its conclusion, and is attributable, on background, to senior administration officials. Read More»
Statement by Ambassador Miller on Global Magnitsky Designations
Yesterday, on December 10, the Departments of State and Treasury announced the imposition of financial sanctions under the Global Magnitsky program on four top current and former Burmese military leaders for their role in serious human rights abuses. Read More»
Harassment of the Family Members of Uighur Activists and Survivors in Xinjiang, China
The United States remains deeply troubled by multiple reports that the government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has harassed, imprisoned, or arbitrarily detained family members of Uighur Muslim activists and survivors of Xinjiang internment camps who have made their stories public. In some cases, these abuses occurred shortly after meetings with senior State ... Read More»
On-The-Record Briefing Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Samuel Brownback
MR BROWN: Everybody knows Ambassador Brownback. He’s going to read out some of his recent travels and talk to you generally about efforts related to religious freedom. This will be on the record, and you can use the audio, for those who have radio, for the duration of the opening statement and for questions. So, ... Read More»
Burmese Military Criminal Complaint against Reverend Hkalam Samson
PRESS STATEMENT MORGAN ORTAGUS, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 The United States continues to support the efforts of the people of Burma to achieve a peaceful, prosperous, and democratic country that respects the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all people, including the freedom of expression. We are deeply concerned by the lodging of a criminal complaint against ... Read More»
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