“Israelis and Palestinians both have the right to live in dignity and security. And as we move forward, our security bond with Israel will remain rock solid,” said Secretary Austin.
“We know the powerful change that’s possible when governments and civil society come together to stand up for … religious freedom,” said Ambassador Hussain.
"Over generations, our nation has welcomed hundreds of thousands of refugees facing religious persecution. We work relentlessly to secure the release of people in prison for exercising their right to religious freedom around the globe," said Secretary Blinken.
“The United States calls on the Assad regime to cooperate with UN requests to open commercial access to Rukban and provide cross-line humanitarian assistance to its civilians,” said Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield.
"For the third consecutive year, there was notable progress to combat labor trafficking, with labor trafficking convictions and victim identifications," said Ambassador Dyer.
"Today governments around the world continue to target individuals, shutter places of worship, forcibly displace communities, and imprison people because of their religious beliefs,” said Secretary Blinken.
“Iran should take actions that build international confidence and deescalate tensions, not continue nuclear activities that pose grave proliferation risks,” said Ambassador Wood.
“It is essential that anti-trafficking advocates continually and intentionally connect and partner with communities who are most impacted by trafficking,” said Ambassador Dyer.
“If these types of restrictions are allowed to continue, the pervasive and harmful impacts will affect Afghans from across the country for many years to come,” said Ambassador Wood.
“Trafficking is the very definition of a problem that no one nation can solve alone,” stated Secretary Blinken.
“The Houthis killed an innocent crew member from the Philippines and critically wounded a Sri Lankan sailor who were guilty of no crimes,” said Advisor Kirby. “This is pure terrorism. There is simply no other word for it.”
"Sexual violence remains a gruesome part of modern conflict around the globe," said Vice President Kamala Harris.
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