COVID-19 Information
The CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect. For more information see…
On Ramadan in America
Because many American Muslims trace their ancestry to other corners of the globe, Ramadan traditions in the United States are diverse. Immigrants often recall their first Ramadan…
Statement from President Joe Biden on the Occasion of Ramadan
Today, Jill and I extend our best wishes to Muslim communities across the country and around the world as they begin the Islamic holy month…
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Synthesis Report
Today’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Synthesis Report is clear: our climate is warming at an unprecedented rate, and the window is closing just as quickly…
2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
For nearly 50 years, the Country Reports on Human Rights Practices have served as a vital resource for governments, researchers, advocacy groups, journalists, and voices…
G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement On the launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile by North...
We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the High Representative of the…
Secretary Blinken to Release the 2022 Human Rights Report
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will deliver on-camera remarks on the release of the 2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices at 11:30 a.m. on March 20, 2023, in the…
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Italian MFA Secretary General Guariglia
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke via phone today with Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretary General Riccardo Guariglia. The Deputy Secretary thanked Ambassador…
Why nobody believes the Kremlin’s bioweapons claims
The Kremlin continues pushing false claims and disinformation about biological weapons labs in Ukraine even after numerous experts, including scientists from Russia, called the assertions “obviously false.”…
Russian Noncompliance with and Invalid Suspension of the New START Treaty
Russia’s noncompliance with the New START Treaty, and its claimed suspension of the treaty, are unfortunate and irresponsible steps. Mutual compliance with New START strengthens…
Women fighting for change are honored at White House
The 11 women who received the 2023 International Women of Courage Award on March 8 fight for different causes but have one thing in common: They refuse…
U.S. World Bank nominee leads in business and development
Ajay Banga, President Biden’s nominee to lead the World Bank, is a successful businessman who has long worked to bring investment and jobs to developing…
U.S. pledges $6 billion to protect the ocean
The United States plans to invest nearly $6 billion to restore and protect the world’s ocean from climate change, pollution and other threats. The announcement came during…
First Woman to Serve in a U.S. Presidential Cabinet Prioritized Workers’ Rights
When then-President Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed Frances Perkins as the secretary of labor, she became the first woman to hold a Cabinet position in a…
People across U.S. rush to aid Türkiye, Syria
In Medford, Massachusetts, boxes of winter clothing, baby formula, hygiene products and other supplies pile up at the Freerange Market, a gathering place for Turkish…
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Summit
In celebration of International Women’s Day, U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur is hosting the first regional Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Summit from March 6-9, bringing together nearly…
4 ways the U.S. will boost women’s economic security worldwide
Reem Hamdan was one of few female electrical engineers when she started her career as a trainee in 1993 with the Electricity Distribution Company (EDCO)…
Remarks by Chargè d’Affaires Crowley at the Transatlantic Forum
I want to thank our friends at the Centro Studi Americani, the Aspen Institute, and the European Council on Foreign Relations for organizing this afternoon’s…
Ukrainian women fight for their country’s future
More than 60,000 Ukrainian women serve in the Ukrainian military defending against Russia’s aggression. Tens of thousands more do their part to help their country…