US & Canada
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Statement by President Joe Biden on the occasion of Ramadan
MARCH 22, 2023 Today, Jill and I extend our best wishes to the Muslim communities across the country and around the world as they begin the Islamic holy month of Ramadan – a time of fasting, renewal, charity, worship and growth. During this sacred time of reflection, the United States also reaffirms its support for Muslim communities suffering hardship and…
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Visit of Ambassador Reynoso to Pamplona
Ambassador Reynoso traveled to Pamplona on March 21. During her visit, she spoke to law school students at the University of Navarra about US-Spain relations during the opening of the North America Summit. The Ambassador visited various authorities and made a short tour, which allowed her to get to know the cultural, gastronomic and artistic heritage of the city.
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DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS WELCOME STUDENTS TO BECOME “DIPLOMAT FOR A DAY” ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS WELCOME STUDENTS TO BECOME “DIPLOMAT FOR A DAY” ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY To commemorate International Women’s Day, Ambassadors and Deputy Heads of Mission from diplomatic missions in Qatar, including those of the United States, Greece, the Netherlands, Canada, Austria, Bulgaria, Guinea, Mexico, Thailand, Singapore, the Democratic Republic of Qatar, Congo and the United Nations Counter-Terrorism, Trade and Development…
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For Ramadan in America – US Embassy & Consulates in Italy
Because many American Muslims trace their ancestors to other corners of the world, Ramadan traditions in the United States are diverse. Immigrants often remember their first Ramadan in the United States as learning new customs. Rizwan Jaka, a Chicago-born and Washington-area member of the All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS), notes that many of his community members are immigrants or…
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Statement by President Joe Biden on the occasion of Ramadan
March 22, 2023 Today, Jill and I extend our best wishes to the Muslim communities across the country and around the world as they begin the Islamic holy month of Ramadan – a time of fasting, renewal, charity, worship and growth. During this sacred time of reflection, the United States also reaffirms its support for Muslim communities suffering hardship and…
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Remarks on the UNODC launch of the 2022 Global Report on Trafficking in Persons
Nick HillDeputy Permanent RepresentativeNew-York, New-YorkMarch 21, 2023 AS DELIVERED Thanks very much. I would like to congratulate UNODC and Executive Director Ghada Waly on the release of their Global Report on Trafficking in Persons. UNODC is a key partner of the US State Department’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. We are currently committing more than $19 million…
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Remarks by Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield at a UN General Assembly commemoration on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield speaking at a plenary session on the Elimination of Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance Ambassador Linda Thomas-GreenfieldUS Representative to the United NationsNew-York, New-YorkMarch 21, 2023 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President, for convening us to mark this important day. And I want to thank Secretary-General Guterres for being there and for his statement. And to…
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Remarks at a UN Security Council Arria Formula meeting on integrating human rights of LGBTI people into the work of the Security Council
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield delivers remarks at the UNSC Arria-Formula Meeting on Minorities in Conflict: LGBTI Ambassador Linda Thomas-GreenfieldUS Representative to the United NationsNew-York, New-YorkMarch 20, 2023 AS DELIVERED Good day everyone and welcome to the second Arria meeting on LGBTQI issues, hosted by the UN Security Council. We are proud to co-host this Arria, building on the last one in…
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Media Release: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield to lead US delegation to Costa Rica for Second Democracy Summit
United States Mission to the United NationsOffice of Press and Public DiplomacyFor Immediate ReleaseMarch 20, 2023 Media Release: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield to lead US delegation to Costa Rica for Second Democracy Summit Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, US Representative to the United Nations, will lead the US delegation to Costa Rica for the 2023 Summit for Democracy. On March 29-30, the United…
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Synthesis report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
press releaseAntony J. Blinken, Secretary of StateMarch 20, 2023 Today’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) synthesis report One thing is clear: our climate is warming at an unprecedented rate, and just as fast the window is closing for the world to drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions and keep the 1.5°C warming target within reach. During this sixth IPCC assessment…
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