Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights

Vital dialogue with governments and activists at the 2024 Equal Rights Coalition Conference in #Berlin on #LGBTQI+ inclusion in humanitarian assistance. Only through inclusive responses can we truly meet the diverse needs of all populations in a humanitarian crisis.

This week on International Anti-Corruption Day, we celebrated the 10 Anti-Corruption Champions of 2024 and all those who fight for accountability, transparency, the rule of law, and press freedom around the world: https://lnkd.in/eGsnnxpG #ACCA2024 #AntiCorruption

This #HumanRightsDay, honored to join Secretary Blinken in recognizing the Secretary of State’s Human Rights Defender Awardees. These eight courageous champions from every corner of globe have been at the forefront of advancing human rights and fundamental freedoms for all. #HRDA2024 U.S. Department of State Read my remarks here: https://lnkd.in/ecc6rQxM

Honored to join International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) Light of Truth Awardee Speaker Emerita Pelosi and ICT Chairman Richard Gere on USG’s decades-long support for Tibetans, now more important than ever. The United States will continue to partner with the international community to advance the human rights of all Tibetans. Read my remarks here: https://lnkd.in/exASkaby

Honored to give remarks at the Czech launch of Kora, a collection of poems and essays by the esteemed Tibetan writer and activist Tenzin Tsundue. The United States stands with Tibetans in their fight to preserve their religion, language, and culture, and we are committed to supporting their aspirations for a future where their identity is respected and protected.

This week in #Algiers Honored to engage Algerian President Tebboune on deepening the U.S.-Algerian partnership to advance safe, orderly, and humane migration, curb illicit drug trade, and bolster fundamental freedoms. The United States values Algeria’s leadership in promoting regional and global #peace and #prosperity. Listen to my press statement here: https://lnkd.in/ekgAkG3p

Thank you Bodja Podcast for inviting me to join this important conversation! Watch the full interview on my role & priorities as U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues, our work around the globe, and getting involved at U.S. Department of State: https://lnkd.in/ekjnasni

Heartened by conversations with dynamic University of Cincinnati students on pursuing careers at U.S. Department of State, why diversity in U.S. foreign policy matters, and advancing a more just, secure, and prosperous world. New voices and ideas are vital for advancing U.S. priorities around the world.

#UNGA79 has wrapped. Grateful to engage counterparts from around the world, including Ukraine, Argentina, Peru, Guinea, Thailand, and Vietnam, on critical priorities from human rights and humanitarian cooperation to safe, orderly, and humane migration and human-centered security. Key highlights include: -- Announcing nearly $199 million in humanitarian assistance for Rohingya refugees and their host communities and nearly $535 million for the humanitarian crisis in Syria and nations hosting Syrian refugees. In total, the United States announced nearly $2.1 billion in new humanitarian assistance last week. -- Affirming U.S. commitment to fighting conflict-related sexual violence in Sudan and elevating women’s participation in peace processes and relief efforts at a high-level event, co-hosted by the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and the Kingdom of the Netherlands with brave Sudanese women leaders. -- Joining Dr. Jill Biden and Special Envoy Jessica Stern at the high-level LGBTI Core Group ministerial, co-hosted by Argentina and the Netherlands, where countries from across the globe affirmed their commitment to equality, inclusion, and to “Leaving No One Behind.”  -- Underscoring how peace, prosperity, and security flourish when we invest in nations driving game-changing reforms and involve civil society at the high-level USAID-hosted side event, “Democracy Delivers”. And as President Biden stated, we are stronger together than alone.

We can and must prioritize gender-based violence prevention and response and stop conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) in Sudan, the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. The United States has provided over $2 billion to the emergency response in Sudan and neighboring countries. Thank you to the United Kingdom, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and to the brave Sudanese women leaders for rallying #UNGA79 against #CRSV in Sudan and to hold perpetrators accountable. Read my full remarks here: https://lnkd.in/e4_3-aVy