U.S. seeks to block Chinese government surveillance
The U.S. is seeking to block funds from flowing to surveillance firms in the People's Republic of China that support the regime's Uyghur repression.
U.S. supports Uyghurs in ‘Voices of Xinjiang’
Relatives of Uyghurs harassed or detained in the People's Republic of China are sharing stories through the State Department's Voices of Xinjiang project.
Fight for a world without human trafficking
A new State Department report will inform global efforts to fight human trafficking. Learn more about the heroes who are supporting victims.
Amid global outcry, U.S. expands push to stop forced labor in...
The United States is committed to keeping forced labor out of global supply chains. Learn more about efforts to deter its use in China.
Democratic partners condemn crackdown in Belarus
The United States and partner nations have sanctioned Belarusian officials in an effort to deter the regime's human rights violations.
Giving young refugees a voice in the U.S.
Ahmed Badr, a refugee from Baghdad, created a nongovernmental organization in the U.S. to help other displaced young people express themselves.
Biden defends democratic values in talks with Russian President Putin
President Biden met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva to discuss areas of cooperation and disagreement between the two countries.
U.S. allies and partners confront Beijing’s challenges
Democratic nations around the world are calling on the People's Republic of China to act responsibly and respect human rights.
U.S. supports inclusion on World Refugee Day [video]
The U.S. is offering hope and safe haven to refugees fleeing persecution. Greater inclusion can help refugees heal and learn.