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UNSC Adoption of Resolution on Mali

“The United States welcomes adoption by the UN Security Council of a resolution on the situation in Mali. The resolution, cosponsored by the U.S., supports a comprehensive approach to addressing the overlapping governance, security, and humanitarian crises affecting Mali, which is an urgent priority of the United States.”

- Acting Deputy Spokesman Patrick Ventrell

Security Council Condemns North Korea Rocket Launch

"Despite the Security Council’s clear requirements, North Korea is determined to pursue its ballistic missile program without regard for its international obligations. Therefore, members of the Council must now work in a concerted fashion to send North Korea a clear message that its violations of United Nations Security Council resolutions have consequences."

- Ambassador Susan E. Rice

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Human Rights Day

“The Universal Declaration...stands as a monument to the courage of its founders and to freedoms longed for by every human being. But the fight for these freedoms—from demagogues and from tyrants, from the shackles of slavery and from the censor’s pen—did not end with the historic adoption of the Universal Declaration on December 10, 1948. As Eleanor Roosevelt said, success in the struggle “is a question of actually living and working in our countries for freedom and justice for each human being.”

– Ambassador Susan E. Rice

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World AIDS Day

"The road toward an AIDS-free generation is long - but as we mark this important observance, let us also remember that if we move forward every day with the same passion, persistence, and drive that has brought us this far, we can reach our goal. We can beat this disease. On World AIDS Day, in memory of those no longer with us and in solidarity with all who carry on the fight, let us pledge to make that vision a reality."

- President Obama

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Israel-Gaza Ceasefire

"The United States welcomes the ceasefire announced earlier this afternoon. We are deeply grateful to those who showed such leadership and determination to bring it about. We’re also pleased that the Security Council has spoken with one voice and issued an important statement this evening."

- Ambassador Susan E. Rice

Representing the United States at the United Nations

The Issues

Mon, November 26

Fighting Human Trafficking in Cambodia

foreign leaders one of his priority human rights issues: ending human trafficking, a form of modern-day slavery.

Tue, November 13

President Obama Marks Diwali

light the Diya, or lamp, which symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness

Fri, November 09

Supporting Human Rights in Burma

We are clear-eyed about the challenges that Burma faces

Thu, October 11

Celebrating the Power of Girls

has taken a number of steps to promote the rights and opportunities for girls at home and abroad

The Briefing Room
12/21/12  Statement by Ambassador Susan E. Rice, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations;  U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations Susan E. Rice, U.S. Mission to the United Nations
12/20/12  Remarks At a Security Council Briefing on Post-conflict Peacebuilding; Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Rosemary A. DiCarlo
12/20/12  Statement On 1737 Committee Designations;  U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations Susan E. Rice, U.S. Mission to the United Nations
12/19/12  Remarks at a Security Council Debate on Afghanistan; Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Rosemary A. DiCarlo, U.S. Mission to the United Nations
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