Human Rights
Tuesday, December 3, 2013 - 15:04
Today, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos met with President Obama for two and a half hours at the White House. This was the fourth meeting between the two leaders since President Santos took office in August of 2010.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013 - 09:48
The U.S. Embassy’s International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Office, in close cooperation with the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan, completed an intensive six-week Women’s Empowerment Program (WEP) for ten female law enforcement officers in Dushanbe.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013 - 09:36
In FY 2013, the United States provided approximately $260 million in assistance to the Eastern Partnership countries in support of the democratic, economic, justice sector, and other reforms necessary for deeper Euro-Atlantic integration.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013 - 09:34
Every day in the six countries of the Eastern Partnership - Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine - ordinary citizens are playing a critical role in moving their societies towards international norms, enshrined in UN and OSCE commitments, for human rights and democratic values.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013 - 09:07
In a press release, the organization said the Yemeni government admitted to the violation following reports from various rights groups, accusing Yemen of the violation.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013 - 08:53
Five Arab countries are ranked among the top 10 most corrupt nations, according to Transparency International's newly released annual Corruption Perceptions Index, as instability in the region has profound effects on governance.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013 - 08:25
A growing body of evidence collected by U.N. investigators points to the involvement of senior Syrian officials, including President Bashar Assad, in crimes against humanity and war crimes, the U.N.’s top human rights official said Monday.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013 - 08:21
U.S. State Department Spokesperson Jen Psaki discusses the U.S. relationship with Afghanistan, ongoing demonstrations in Ukraine, efforts to destroy chemical weapons in Syria, possible Iranian involvement in the January Geneva talks relating to Syria, and the so-called Chinese "Air Defense Identification Zone."
Tuesday, December 3, 2013 - 08:05
This was the first time an official has been charged with the crime of torture since the Article on Torture in line with international legal standards was introduced into the Criminal Code of Tajikistan in March last year.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013 - 07:58
Transparency International is warning that the abuse of power, secret dealings, and bribery within the public sector continue to "ravage" countries around the world, including in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).