United States Assumes Chair of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights Initiative
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London, England - Today, the United States assumed the Chairmanship of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPs) Initiative at the closing of this year’s Annual Plenary Meeting in London. In the VPs Initiative, governments, companies and non-governmental organizations work together to guide oil, gas, and mining companies in minimizing the risk of human rights abuses involving security providers when companies extract resources in some of the toughest parts of the world.
Attack on the National Bardo Museum in Tunis, Tunisia
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms today’s deadly terrorist attack at the National Bardo Museum in Tunis, where gunmen killed 19 people and wounded more than 20 others. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the victims’ families and loved ones. We commend Tunisian authorities’ rapid response to today’s wanton violence and their efforts to resolve the hostage situation and restore calm.
First Lady Michelle Obama to Travel to Japan and Cambodia
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Washington, DC - On the heels of the President and First Lady’s launch of the Let Girls Learn international girls education initiative, Mrs. Obama will travel to Japan and Cambodia from March 18-22, 2015. She will visit Tokyo on March 18-20, Kyoto on March 20, and Siem Reap on March 20-22. She will be joined by Peace Corps Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet.
Director McKean Travel to Singapore, Cambodia, and Vietnam
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Washington, DC - Friday, the Director of Policy Planning Staff, David McKean, traveled to Singapore to meet with senior government officials in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and experts from think tanks and academia on a range of strategic issues.
Deputy Secretary Antony J. Blinken To Lead U.S. Delegation to the Organization of American States
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Washington, DC - Deputy Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will lead the U.S. delegation to the Organization of American States (OAS) Special General Assembly in Washington, D.C. on March 18 for the election of a new Secretary General and Assistant Secretary General to head the Western Hemisphere’s premier multilateral organization. The Special General Assembly is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m.
Sedition Arrest of Nurul Izzah
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Washington, DC - We are deeply concerned with the detention of opposition member of Parliament, Nurul Izzah.
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