Multilateral Engagement: Benefits to the American People
Fact Sheet: Multilateral Engagement: Benefits to the American People
UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Review
-- U.S. Mission to the UN in New York
Remarks by Ambassador Susan E. Rice On the P5+1 Draft Sanctions Resolution on Iran
-- U.S. Mission to the UN in Geneva
Statement by Nils Daulaire, Head of the U.S. Delegation to the World Health Assembly
-- U.S. Mission to the UN Agencies in Rome
Ambassador Cousin Joins U.S. Ambassadors Thorne and Diaz and 50,000 Supporters in Rome's Komen Race for the Cure, May 16, 2010
-- U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna
Statement by Elizabeth Verville at the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
-- U.S. Mission to the UN Educational, Science and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Paris
Ambassador Killion’s Remarks at the Annual Meeting of the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO
-- U.S. Mission to the International Civil Aviation Organization
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Assistant Secretary Brimmer Testifies on "Women as Agents of Change" with the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight
"It is an honor for me to appear before this subcommittee which has demonstrated great leadership in supporting the empowerment of women globally. Your attention and that of Congress to this important issue which impacts billions of women, girls and families around the world is welcome and deeply appreciated." Full Text»
International Day of UN Peacekeepers
Assistant Secretary Brimmer (May 29): "Today marks the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, a day which allows us to pay tribute to the brave and devoted men and women serving in UN peacekeeping missions far from their families and homes under extremely challenging circumstances." Full Text»
Assistant Secretary Brimmer Welcomes the U.S. National Commissioners for UNESCO Annual Meeting
"Good morning. It is great to see so many familiar faces including many of you who participated in the December UNESCO Commission meeting. For those of you participating in the Commission meeting for the first time, we welcome you and greatly appreciate your commitment to American engagement with UNESCO." Full Text» See also Ambassador Killian's remarks to the Commission»
Ambassador Glyn Davies on Nuclear Weapons Complex-Investment
Ambassador Glyn T. Davies of the U.S. Missions to International Organizations in Vienna explains why investment in the US Nuclear Weapons Complex represents a step towards eventual nuclear disarmament in an interview with NPT TV. For further discussions with Amb. Davies on the Review Conference and other important Iran sanctions’ issues, see NPT-TV.
Citizens for Global Solutions: 2010 Annual Meeting
Assistant Secretary Brimmer (May 21): "Even though Citizens for Global Solutions focuses on addressing critical international and multilateral issues, your real strength of purpose is derived, not externally, but from your diverse membership and through the actions of your local chapters and members across the United States." Full Text»
Assistant Secretary Brimmer Welcomes Annual Global Classrooms DC Model UN Delegates
"It is an honor to host the seventh annual Global Classrooms D.C. Model UN Event at the State Department. I cannot think of a better location to hold this Model UN Conference. As we speak, there are thousands of dedicated State Department diplomats and civil servants, men and women, in this building, working around the clock, together, to promote U.S. foreign policy objectives and forging a more democratic, secure and peaceful world." Full Text»
Consultations Between the U.S. and South Africa on Multilateral Human Rights Issues
A U.S. delegation featuring Ambassador to the UN Human Rights Council Eileen Donahoe, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Dan Baer, and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Suzanne Nossel met with South African counterparts to discuss shared mutlilateral human rights priorities and objectives, April 30, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.
Assistant Secretary's Remarks to President's Committee on the International Labor Organization
"On behalf of Secretary Clinton, who unfortunately cannot be here today, it is an honor to have this opportunity to meet in this venerated building dedicated to the memory of Frances Perkins, a powerful voice for American membership and participation in the International Labor Organization (ILO)." Full Text
Assistant Secretary for International Organization Affairs, Dr. Esther Brimmer, Delivers Commencement Address at Albany State University May 1, 2010
Assistant Secretary Brimmer delivered the commencement address at Albany State University, in Albany, Georgia. Albany State University also presented Dr. Brimmer with its International Citizen of the Year Award. Commencement address» Media Note»
Assistant Secretary Brimmer Greets UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict Margot Wallstrom
A/S Brimmer welcomed the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence (SRSG) in Conflict to discuss the staffing of Ms. Wallstrom's office as well as her recent visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to assess next steps in dealing with atrocities occurring there. The Bureau was pleased to host a roundtable discussion for representatives of the Bureau of African Affairs, Global Women's Issues Office, Women in Conflict Office, Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Bureau and Ms. Wallstrom. The IO Bureau welcomes the appointment of Ms. Wallstrom as an important step forward in halting the devastating effect of sexual violence in armed conflict.
Assistant Secretary Brimmer greets Special Representative of the Secretary General Mulet to discuss the current state of UN action in Haiti. The two were able to exchange information regarding current UN staffing levels in light of the impending rainy season as well as mid-term planning. Assistant Secretary Brimmer addressed humanitarian assistance coordination as well as shelter concerns as SRSG Mulet leads the Stabilization Mission. Strengthening Partnerships With Muslim Communities Around the World
Special Envoy to the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) Rashad Hussain delivered the keynote address at the Center for the Study of Islam and Democracy's 11th Annual Conference on April 28, 2010. In his speech, "U.S. Relations with the Muslim World: One Year After Cairo," Special Envoy Hussain spoke about the vision that President Obama articulated in his speech in Cairo. DipNote Blog»
Assistant Secretary Esther Brimmer Presents Remarks at Roundtable on Responsible Agricultural Investment
The Government of the United States of America, the Government of Japan, and the African Union Commission hosted a Roundtable discussion on Responsible agricultural investment (RAI) on April 25, 2010 in Washington DC, in close coordination with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), and the World Bank. Full Text» DipNote Blog»
Assistant Secretary Esther Brimmer Welcomes World Food Programme Executive Director Josette Sheeran, April 23, 2010
Assistant Secretary Brimmer greets Executive Director Josette Sheeran and U.S. Ambassador to the UN Agencies in Rome Ertharin Cousin. The three met to discuss the U.S. role as Executive Board member of the World Food Programme, and to discuss current challenges to providing emergency food assistance worldwide. The U.S. remains the single largest country contributor to the World Food Programme.
UN Plaza: Smart Power at the State Department
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of International Organization Affairs Suzanne Nossel speaks with Mark Leon Goldberg of UN Dispatch about “smart power” and the UN Human Rights Council on BloggingHeads.
Assistant Secretary Brimmer Greets Director General Yukiya Amano of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
The Bureau for International Organization Affairs welcomed the Director General’s visit following the Nuclear Security Summit on April 14, 2010. During the meeting between Assistant Secretary Brimmer and Director General Amano, the leaders discussed the vital role of the IAEA in the global priorities of nonproliferation, nuclear security, nuclear safety, and the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, as well as the importance of carrying the Summit momentum forward. The two seized the opportunity to discuss preparations for next month’s 2010 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference.
IO welcomes Special Envoy to the Organization of the Islamic Conference Rashad Hussain
President Barak Obama announced the appointment of Rashad Hussain as Special Envoy to the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) on February 13th, 2010. As Special Envoy, Mr. Hussain serves as the U.S. Envoy to the OIC, and seeks to deepen and expand the partnerships that the United States has pursued with Muslims around the world. More»
