.Secretary Antony Blinken released the Human Rights Report today, documenting the status of human rights in nearly 200 countries and territories. “Countries that respect human rights are more likely to be peaceful, prosperous, stable.” state.gov/reports/2023-c…

We cannot ignore an unprovoked war against a peaceful neighbor, a war with an explicit objective to change borders by force and to overthrow the democratically elected government of a sovereign state. This is a war in which Russia has inflicted incalculable damage to Ukrainian

Oleg Orlov co-founded Russia's leading human rights group Memorial in the final years of the Soviet Union.  In February, he was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for a newspaper article decrying Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.

. #DASChrisSmith : New US human rights report condemns the Lukashenka regime for its ongoing brutal crackdown, abusing detainees & holding political prisoners – violating Belarus' international obligations. The regime should free prisoners & begin dialogue with the opposition now.

Advancing respect for human rights, bolstering democratic renewal, elevating worker rights, and advocating for the release of unjustly detained political prisoners around the world are key 🇺🇸 priorities. Today, Department of State launched the 2023 #HumanRightsReport .

Standing up for freedom and human rights is the right thing to do. It is also profoundly in our national interest. Because countries that respect human rights are more likely to be peaceful, prosperous, and stable.

.State Department: Democracy, Human Rights, & Labor: Ситуация с правами человека в Чеченской республике остается тяжелой. В прошлом году Зарема Мусаева была приговорена к пяти с половиной годам лишения свободы по сомнительным обвинениям после похищения из другого российского региона.

G7 непоколебимо поддерживает Украину в борьбе с российской агрессией.

Путин считает, что он может изжить Украину и ее сторонников. Наше послание таково: он не сможет.

It’s imperative that in this moment Ukraine gets more resources that it needs to deal with the ongoing Russian aggression.
Allies and partners, including the G7 Italy countries, are committed to delivering on that. -Secretary Antony Blinken

Deputy Assistant Secretary Chulick joined today’s ABCs to discuss strengthening respect for human rights & fundamental freedoms in Kyrgyzstan, including freedom of expression and the rights of women and persons with disabilities.  The 🇺🇸 is committed to supporting those working

🕊️ Антивоенная позиция - самая частая причина для политических репрессий в РФ. 65% всех уголовных дел по политическим мотивам возбуждены именно за выражение россиянами антивоенных взглядов.

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In collaboration with OSCE/ODIHR, we are delighted to convene the first Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting under the 🇲🇹 Chairpersonship.

Join us to explore the crucial role of civil society in promoting & protecting international human rights law & international

The United States will continue to work with all of our international partners, including here in the OSCE, to expose the brutal reality of Russia’s actions in Ukraine and its attempts to evade responsibility. Together, we will hold Russia to account. bit.ly/441z093

We welcome the announcement that Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed upon the 1991 Alma Ata declaration as the basis for border delimitation between the two countries. This is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement.

(1/2) The human rights situation in Russia’s Republic of Chechnya remains dire. Zarema Musayeva, was sentenced last year to five and a half years in prison on dubious charges after being abducted from a different Russian region.

Senior Bureau Official Gilchrist had a productive meeting with Oleksandra Matviichuk today to discuss Center for Civil Liberties's brave work documenting Russia’s crimes in Ukraine.

This week at State, we turned ambition into action at the Our Ocean Conference and Secretary Antony Blinken and G7 Foreign Ministers are more united than ever in facing critical challenges following meetings in Italy.

Glad to see the House pass the national security supplemental package. This vital support underscores our commitment to standing with Ukraine as it defends its sovereignty and territorial integrity from Russia’s aggression.