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Human Rights and Democracy

Country Report on Human Rights 2003: Japan
Supporting Human Rights and Democracy
Trafficking in Persons Report 2003
International Religious Freedom 2004

New U.S. Committed to Fighting Trafficking in Persons, Protecting Victims (Oct. 15, 2004)
New U.S. Official Outlines Efforts to Advance Freedom in Cuba (Oct. 15, 2004)
New United States Defends Position on International Criminal Court (Oct. 15, 2004)
Humanitarian Aid a Growing Application for "Digital Diplomacy" (Oct. 14, 2004)
Armitage: Afghan Vote to Show Democracy, Islam Compatible (Oct. 12, 2004)
Torture Is Not Acceptable Under Any Circumstances, U.S. Says (Oct. 12, 2004)
State Dept. Urges U.S., Mexico Fight Human Trafficking Together (Oct. 8, 2004)
U.N. Panel Named to Investigate Charges of Genocide in Darfur (Oct. 8, 2004)
Powell Applauds Brazil's Achievements and Robust Democracy (Oct. 7, 2004)
Global Refugee Numbers Down as U.S. Admissions Increase (Oct. 6, 2004)
Lawmaker Urges Support of Proposed North Korean Human Rights Act (Oct. 6, 2004)
Aggressive Nationalism, Ethnic Strife Are Avoidable, U.S. Says (Oct. 6, 2004)
U.S. Labor Dept. Gives $110 Million in 2004 to Fight Child Labor (Oct. 6, 2004)
State Dept. Official Touts Partnerships for Peace, Human Rights (Oct. 5, 2004)
U.S. Refugee Admissions Near 53,000 for Fiscal 2004 (Oct. 5, 2004)
United States, International Organizations Aid Sudanese Refugees (Oct. 5, 2004)
Up to 70,000 Refugees Authorized for U.S. Entry in 2005 (Oct. 4, 2004)
U.S. Hails Pakistan's Efforts to Fight Terror, Build Democracy (Oct. 4, 2004)
U.S. Refugee Resettlement Policies Need Reform, Report Finds (Oct. 1, 2004)
U.S. Air Force Delivers Humanitarian Aid to Kyrgyz Republic (Oct. 1, 2004)
Human Rights Commissioner Calls for International Police in Darfur Camps (Oct. 1, 2004)
Iraqi Women Receiving Democracy Training Ahead of Elections (Sept. 29, 2004)
Iraqi Women Receiving Democracy Training Through U.S. Grants (Sept. 29, 2004)
Good Governance is Key to Strengthening Democracy, Says U.S. Official (Sept. 29, 2004)
U.S. Certifies Colombia Has Met Human Rights Standards (Sept. 28, 2004)
U.S. Commends Liberia's Progress Toward Democracy, Reconstruction (Sept. 27, 2004)
U.S. Certifies That Colombia Has Met Human Rights Standards (Sept. 27, 2004)
State, Defense Departments Join Forces To Stop Human Trafficking (Sept. 24, 2004)
Russia, U.S. Agree to Improve Work of Joint POW/MIA Commission (Sept. 24, 2004)
U.S. Alarmed at Belarus' Persecution of Human Rights Group (Sept. 24, 2004)
Bush Proposes Democracy Fund (Sept. 22, 2004)
Poverty, Hunger Can Be Eradicated Through Growth, U.S. Says (Sept. 22, 2004)
Chinese, U.S. Scientists Collaborate on Ice Core Research (Sept. 21, 2004)
Security Council Asks for Genocide Investigation in Darfur (Sept. 21, 2004)
Poland is a Bulwark of Democracy in Region, Armitage Says (Sept. 21, 2004)
Bush to Call for Expanding Prosperity, Freedom in U.N. Address (Sept. 21, 2004)
Bill to Control NGOs Threatens Democracy in Zimbabwe (Sept. 21, 2004)
OSCE Critical to Overcoming "Democracy Deficit" in Region (Sept. 21, 2004)
Religious Freedom Report Marks Problems in Four Places in Mideast (Sept. 17, 2004)
Religious Freedom Report Adds Vietnam to Severe Violators List (Sept. 17, 2004)
Religious Freedom Report Affirms U.S. Support for Human Rights (Sept. 17, 2004)
Religious Freedom Report 2004 Finds Little Change in South Asia (Sept. 16, 2004)
U.S. Plans to Promote Democracy in the United Nations (Sept. 16, 2004)
World-Record-Length Carbon Nanotube Grown at U.S. Laboratory (Sept. 16, 2004)
Religious Freedom "Moral Foundation of All Just Political Orders,"Official Says (Sept. 16, 2004)
U.S. Plans Effort at U.N. to End Child Sex Trafficking (Sept. 16, 2004)
State's Armitage Says Iraqi Judges Vital to Iraq's Democracy (Sept. 16, 2004)
U.S. Reiterates Commitment to Ending Hunger, Poverty (Sept. 16, 2004)
U.S. Releases 2004 International Religious Freedom Report (Sept. 16, 2004)
Advancing Economic Freedom a U.S. Priority at U.N. (Sept. 16, 2004)
Report Shows U.S. Concern For Religious Freedom, Official Says (Sept. 16, 2004)
U.S. Delegation Outlines Steps OSCE Can Take to Promote Tolerance (Sept. 15, 2004)
Genocide "Embedded" in Sudan's War Strategy, Garang Says (Sept. 15, 2004)
Defense Dept. Report, September 13: Prison Abuse Investigations (Sept. 14, 2004)
Rumsfeld: Terrorists Should Not Underestimate Power of Freedom (Sept. 13, 2004)
Four Nations Move Against Trafficking in Response to U.S. Report (Sept. 13, 2004)
Film Star Joins Congressmen in Terming Darfur Crisis "Genocide" (Sept. 10, 2004)
Congressional Report, September 9: Ghost Detainee Issue Examined (Sept. 10, 2004)
U.S. Places High Importance on OSCE Conference on Tolerance (Sept. 10, 2004)
Powell Reports Sudan Responsible for Genocide in Darfur (Sept. 10, 2004)
No New U.S. Action Dictated by Finding of Genocide in Darfur (Sept. 10, 2004)
Iraqi Addresses Republican Convention About New Freedom in Iraq (Sept. 1, 2004)
Free Media Fundamental to Democracy, U.S. Envoy Tells Tajikistan (Aug. 31, 2004)
U.S. Urges OSCE States to Foster Internet Access, Freedom (Aug. 31, 2004)
State Dept. Reiterates Goal to Make Latin America Safe from Landmines (Aug. 27, 2004)
U.S. Urges Venezuela to Choose "Peaceful Path" to Democracy (Aug. 27, 2004)
U.S. Reiterates Goal to Make Latin America Safe from Landmines (Aug. 26, 2004)
Defense Department Report, August 19: Military Tribunals Readied (Aug. 20, 2004)
Human Rights Official Frustrated By U.N. Inaction On Darfur (Aug. 20, 2004)
U.S., International Collaborators Study Aerosol Effects on Climate (Aug. 20, 2004)
Brazil Will Host U.N. Meeting on New Problems Facing Refugees (Aug. 18, 2004)
Rumsfeld Says Afghan Voter Registration Shows Desire for Democracy (Aug. 18, 2004)
Amnesty International Official Commends U.S. Efforts In Darfur (Aug. 16, 2004)
Olympians Send Message Of "Freedom And Hope," Bush Says (Aug. 16, 2004)
Growing Number of African Communities Focus on Women's Rights (Aug. 12, 2004)
Bangladesh Cited in Trafficking in Persons Report (Aug. 12, 2004)
U.S. To Attend Event Aiming for a Mine-Free Western Hemisphere (Aug. 11, 2004)
Malnutrition Nears 39 Percent Among Darfur Refugee Children (Aug. 10, 2004)
Trip to Darfur Reveals Alarming Humanitarian Crisis to Congressmen (Aug. 10, 2004)
State Department Calls on Citizens to Fight Human Trafficking (Aug. 10, 2004)
Cost of Freedom for Iraq Similar to Bringing Democracy to Others (Aug. 9, 2004)
United States Continues the "March of Democracy," Powell Says (Aug. 6, 2004)
National Tour Seeks to Collect, Share Stories of Civil Rights Era (Aug. 4, 2004)
Chile to Host Launch of New Anti-hunger Campaign in Latin America (Aug. 3, 2004)
Imaging Technology Aids Humanitarian Efforts in Chad, U.N. Says (Aug. 2, 2004)
First Review Tribunal Convenes in Guantanamo, Navy Secretary Says (Aug. 2, 2004)
Bush Authorizes Additional $20 Million to Assist Palestinian Refugees (July 30, 2004)
Sudanese Refugees in Chad Surviving under Extreme Conditions (July 29, 2004)
Tips for Recognizing Victims of Trafficking in Persons (July 29, 2004)
Defense Department Report, July 26: Landmine policy; Army growth (July 28, 2004)
U.S. Transfers Four French Nationals from Guantanamo (July 28, 2004)
2005 Diversity Visa Lottery Results Announced (July 26, 2004)
U.S. Official Cites Need for Secure Property Rights in the Americas (July 26, 2004)
U.S. Congress Terms Situation in Darfur "Genocide" (July 26, 2004)
House Bill Aims to Improve Human Rights Situation in North Korea (July 23, 2004)
State Department Announces 2005 Diversity Visa Lottery Results (July 23, 2004)
Iraqi Survivors Share Experiences of Torture During Saddam's Rule (July 22, 2004)
Food Aid Crucial to Safeguarding Democracy, Powell Says (July 22, 2004)
Powell, Tadic Discuss War Crimes Tribunal, Serbia's Future (July 21, 2004)
U.S. Arrests Nicaraguan Human Rights Violator Living in Miami (July 21, 2004)
Bush Administration Takes New Steps to Combat Human Trafficking (July 20, 2004)
Eight Countries Will Receive Anti-Trafficking Aid, Bush Says (July 20, 2004)
U.S. Supports OCSE Role in Monitoring Elections, Fighting Intolerance (July 20, 2004)
Documents Link Khartoum to Jingaweit, Human Rights Watch Says (July 20, 2004)
Countries with Economic Freedom Grow Fastest, Researchers Say (July 16, 2004)
Senator Says Detainee Abuse Will Not Recur (July 16, 2004)
Cultural Diversity Not a Threat to Development, U.N. Report Says (July 16, 2004)
Proposed Law Would Regulate International Marriage Brokers (July 15, 2004)
Potential for Trafficking by Marriage Brokers Called Serious (July 15, 2004)
Congress Set to Declare Darfur Region a Zone of Genocide (July 14, 2004)
OAS Warns of Threat of Corruption to Democracy in the Americas (July 13, 2004)
U.S., Norwegian Envoys to NATO Brief on Anti-Trafficking Policy (July 12, 2004)
U.S., Thailand Collaborate in Fighting Spread of HIV-AIDS (July 12, 2004)
Grossman in Belgrade Urges Cooperation with War Crimes Tribunal (July 12, 2004)
U.S. Condemns Murder of Russian Tolerance Expert Nikolay Girenko (July 9, 2004)
U.S. Support for Venezuelan Democracy Reiterated (July 9, 2004)
All People Deserve Freedom from Tyranny, Terror, Powell Says (July 6, 2004)
U.S. Human Rights Advocacy Not Stalled by Abu Ghraib, Powell Says (July 6, 2004)
Detainees Identified for First Military Tribunal (July 6, 2004)
Bush Honors 40th Anniversary Of Civil Rights Act (July 2, 2004)
USAID Recaps U.S. Response to Darfur Humanitarian Crisis (July 2, 2004)
Darfur Is "Humanitarian Catastrophe," Powell Says (July 2, 2004)
U.S. Military Establishes Guantanamo Tribunal (July 1, 2004)
Bush Says Democracy Will Bring Justice, Freedom, Prosperity (June 30, 2004)
International Collaborators to Launch North Atlantic Air Quality Study (June 30, 2004)
NATO Partnership for Peace Strengthens Democracy, Stability (June 29, 2004)
Supreme Court Rules on Detention of Enemy Combatants (June 29, 2004)
Bush Commemorates U.N. Day to Support Torture Victims (June 29, 2004)
Bush, Blair Describe NATO's New Role: Aiding Freedom, Democracy (June 29, 2004)
NATO Takes Action Against Trafficking in Persons (June 29, 2004)
U.S. Official Cites OAS Role in Strengthening Venezuela's Democracy (June 29, 2004)
Bush, Blair Pledge Terrorists Will Not Prevent Iraqi Democracy (June 29, 2004)
International Community Promoting Freedom in Iraq, Bush Says (June 28, 2004)
U.S., EU Pledge Support for Peace, Human Rights in Sudan (June 28, 2004)
Pentagon Reports Breakthrough on POW/MIA Accounting in S.E. Asia (June 25, 2004)
Status of Detainees in Guantanamo to be Reviewed Annually (June 25, 2004)
Iraqi Extremists Desire to Block Reconstruction and Democracy (June 25, 2004)
U.S. Official Cites OAS Role in Strengthening Venezuela's Democracy (June 25, 2004)
Nation Celebrates Anniversary Of Landmark Civil Rights Law (June 25, 2004)
U.S.-Morocco FTA Promotes Revision of Moroccan Labor Laws (June 25, 2004)
U.S., Spain Praised for Helping El Salvador Eradicate Child Labor (June 25, 2004)
Prosper Reports "Indicators of Genocide" in Darfur (June 25, 2004)
White House Releases Documents on Torture in War on Terror (June 25, 2004)
Anti-Trafficking Efforts Save Lives, Lawmakers Say (June 25, 2004)
Vibrant Hong Kong Democracy Would Be Asset for China, Leach Says (June 24, 2004)
Report Shows U.S. Support for Afghan Women, Children, Refugees (June 24, 2004)
Human Trafficking Needs Multi-pronged Opposition, Harrison Says (June 24, 2004)
Bush Honors Medal of Freedom Recipients (June 24, 2004)
State's Rocca Says Pakistan on Course Towards Democracy (June 23, 2004)
U.S. Senate Leader Outlines Steps to Strengthen Democracy in the Americas (June 23, 2004)
U.S., China to Broaden Cooperation on Safety, Workers' Rights (June 22, 2004)
U.S. Supports Cuban Civil Society's Struggle for Democracy (June 21, 2004)
Hagar, an NGO, Helps Human Trafficking Victims in Cambodia (June 21, 2004)
U.S. Hopes Report Inspires Greater Cooperation Against Trafficking (June 21, 2004)
OSCE a Champion of Media Freedom in Armenia, U.S. Says (June 21, 2004)
U.S. Commander Outlines Progress Toward Democracy in Afghanistan (June 21, 2004)
U.S. Supports Cuban Civil Society's Struggle for Democracy (June 18, 2004)
Hagar, an NGO, Helps Human Trafficking Victims in Cambodia (June 18, 2004)
Powell Launches World Refugee Day Events (June 17, 2004)
Child Trafficking a Major Problem in Africa, Report Finds (June 17, 2004)
Powell, Releasing Report, Cites Progress on Trafficking (June 17, 2004)
Powell Recognizes World Refugee Day (June 17, 2004)
Colombian Hailed as Hero in Fight Against Trafficking in Persons (June 17, 2004)
Human, Humanitarian Conditions in Darfur Deteriorating Rapidly (June 17, 2004)
Craner Cites Serious Setbacks to Human Rights in Uzbekistan (June 16, 2004)
New Afghan Initiatives Promote Growth, Education, Democracy (June 16, 2004)
Homeland Security Agencies Work to Combat Trafficking (June 16, 2004)
Afghanistan Moving Toward Self-Sufficiency, Democracy (June 16, 2004)
Report Reveals Progress, Setbacks in Fight Against Human Trafficking (June 15, 2004)
Over 600,000 Victims Trafficked Annually, Powell Reports (June 15, 2004)
Nations Make Progress Against Trafficking in Persons, U.S. Finds (June 15, 2004)
Plan to End Famine Endorsed by G8 Leaders (June 14, 2004)
U.S. Committed to Democracy in the Americas, Powell Says (June 9, 2004)
Scholars See Compatibility of Islam and Democracy (June 8, 2004)
Berlusconi, Bush Reaffirm Commitment to Security and Democracy in Iraq (June 7, 2004)
U.S. Concerned Over Detentions of Tiananmen Square Demonstrators (June 7, 2004)
Bush Presents Medal of Freedom to Pope John Paul II (June 7, 2004)
Southern Command General Details Guantanamo Interrogations (June 7, 2004)
CSCE Urges Bush to Discuss Human Rights with Putin at G8 Summit (June 4, 2004)
U.S. Senator Urges Support for ICRC, Geneva Convention (June 3, 2004)
Ali Mazrui Welcomes U.S. Push for Democracy in Arab World (June 3, 2004)
Democracy Thrives in East Asia, U.S. Congressman Says (June 3, 2004)
Humanitarian Situation in Darfur Nearing Crisis, Says USAID (June 3, 2004)
Armitage Pledges Justice for Prison Abuse Perpetrators (June 2, 2004)
U.S. Legislator Praises Kazakh Tolerance, Commitment to Future (June 1, 2004)
State's Steven Pifer Discusses Human Rights in Russia (June 1, 2004)
U.S. Challenges Burmese Regime To Move Toward Democracy (June 1, 2004)
U.S. Urges China To Respect Freedom of Speech, Assembly (June 1, 2004)
Bush Says Forces of Freedom, Not Terror, Will Prevail in Iraq (June 1, 2004)
U.S. Welcomes Uzbek Cooperation in Shelkavenko Death Probe (May 28, 2004)
Stories of Refugees from Sudan's Darfur Echo Horrors of Holocaust (May 28, 2004)
State's Boucher Says U.S. Respects Human Rights while Fighting Terror (May 27, 2004)
UNSC Resolution on International Criminal Court (May 27, 2004)
Forces for Freedom Will Prevail in Iraq, Bush Vows (May 26, 2004)
War Crimes Tribunal Indicts Croatian General Mirko Norac (May 26, 2004)
Bush Announces Five-Step Plan for Democracy, Freedom in Iraq (May 26, 2004)
America Maintains Unwavering Support for Refugees (May 25, 2004)
U.S. to Belarus: End Assault on Media, Opposition, Civil Society (May 24, 2004)
U.S. Concerned About Alleged Torture Death in Uzbekistan (May 24, 2004)
Kimmitt says U.S. forces adhere to Geneva Conventions (May 24, 2004)
U.S. Announces $88 Million in World Refugee Assistance (May 21, 2004)
Prosecution of Human Traffickers on the Rise in U.S. (May 21, 2004)
Terrorism Must Not Paralyze Humanitarian Agencies, Lubbers Says (May 21, 2004)
U.S. Expanding Efforts to Reach Trafficking Victims (May 21, 2004)
Israeli Actions Have Worsened Gaza Humanitarian Situation (May 21, 2004)
U.S. Investigation Sparks Wildlife Trafficking Arrests in Brazil (May 21, 2004)
Guantanamo Detainees to Be Reviewed for Possible Release (May 20, 2004)
Soldier Sentenced to One-Year Confinement for Prison Actions (May 20, 2004)
Armitage Says U.S. Creating "Constructive Legacy" on Rights (May 18, 2004)
Backgrounder: New Report on U.S. Human Rights Efforts Abroad (May 18, 2004)
New Report Shows U.S. Work for Human Rights, Powell Says (May 18, 2004)
U.S. Will Continue Fight for Human Rights, Craner Says (May 18, 2004)
Of Memory And Our Democracy (May 18, 2004)
New Report Recaps U.S. Efforts to Support Human Rights (May 18, 2004)
U.S. Determined to See Iraq Become a Democracy, Powell Says (May 17, 2004)
Powell Hopes Judicial Process on Abuses Will Restore U.S. Image (May 17, 2004)
Bush Reiterates Commitment to Freedom, Democracy in Iraq (May 17, 2004)
Myers Says Prisoner Abuse Investigation Won't Be Fast (May 17, 2004)
Kuwaiti Delegation To Discuss Guantanamo Detainees in Washington (May 17, 2004)
Commission Releases Report on Religious Freedom (May 17, 2004)
Three Soldiers Face Court-Martial for Alleged Prisoner Abuse (May 17, 2004)
Defense Dept. Denies Prison Abuses Result of Sanctioned Training (May 17, 2004)
Labor Secretary Praises Children's Meeting on Child Labor (May 17, 2004)
Armitage Stresses Need for Civil-Military Collaboration (May 14, 2004)
U.S. Wants Open, Free, Fair Elections in Ukraine, Powell Says (May 14, 2004)
Discipline, Training, Leadership Scored in Prisoner Abuse Case (May 12, 2004)
Congressional Report, May 11: Army Investigator Testifies (May 12, 2004)
U.S. Issues Mixed Report on Press Freedom in the Americas (May 12, 2004)
Helsinki Commission Urges Fairness in Ukraine Presidential Election (May 12, 2004)
U.S. Supports Democracy, Development, Counternarcotics Efforts in Bolivia (May 10, 2004)
U.S. Praises OSCE Role in Promoting Democracy in Ukraine (May 10, 2004)
President Bush Calls for Freedom in Cuba (May 7, 2004)
Minikes Says Ajara Resolution in Georgia Opens Way for Democracy (May 7, 2004)
U.S. Welcomes Tajikistan's Actions on Landmines (May 7, 2004)
Afghan Honored for Human Rights Work (May 7, 2004)
Congressional Report, May 6: Prisoner Abuse Hearings Planned (May 7, 2004)
Convicted Traffickers Ordered to Compensate Their Victims (May 7, 2004)
U.S. Criticizes Sudan's Election to Human Rights Commission (May 6, 2004)
Genocide Convention Now Extends to Systematic Rape, Prosper Says (May 6, 2004)
State Department Finds Security Risk in Diversity Visa Law (April 30, 2004)
Koch Speaks on Role of Media, Public in Countering Anti-Semitism (April 30, 2004)
Powell Attacks Anti-Semitism In Meeting With Religious Leaders (April 30, 2004)
"Anti-Semitism Shall Have No Place Among Us," Powell Says (April 30, 2004)
Justice Dept. Official Outlines U.S. Efforts against Hate Crimes (April 30, 2004)
Leach Says U.S. Must Show Leadership on North Korean Refugees (April 30, 2004)
Guatemala Hosting U.N. Conference on Fighting Hunger in the Americas (April 28, 2004)
U.S. and Northern Europe Working to Advance Democracy (April 26, 2004)
U.S. "Deeply Concerned" over Election Process in Ukrainian City (April 26, 2004)
U.S. Seeks Special Session of U.N. Commission on Human Rights (April 26, 2004)
"Democracy Necessary for Iraq," Says Bush (April 23, 2004)
Rumsfeld Praises Role of Free Press in U.S., Iraq, Afghanistan (April 23, 2004)
U.S. Welcomes Veto of Restrictive Kazakh Media Bill (April 23, 2004)
U.S., Northern Europe Working to Advance Democracy (April 23, 2004)
U.S. Outlines Deterioration of Venezuela's Human Rights Situation (April 23, 2004)
Commission on Human Rights Urged to Strong Stand on Sudan (April 23, 2004)
Powell Meets Wiesel, U.S. Delegation to Anti-Semitism Conference (April 23, 2004)
U.N. Human Rights Panel Adopts Measure Promoting Democracy (April 22, 2004)
U.N. War Crimes Tribunal Rules Srebrenica Massacre Genocide (April 21, 2004)
Political Parties Critical to Democracy, Says Khalilzad (April 21, 2004)
Zoellick Rebuts Labor Criticism of Australia Trade Pact (April 20, 2004)
Cheney Says War on Terror Should Not Stifle Individual Rights (April 16, 2004)
U.S., EU Call on Belarus to Respect Human Rights of Its Citizens (April 16, 2004)
U.S. Envoy Stresses Need for Progress on Human Rights in China (April 16, 2004)
U.S. Official Says Colombia's Human Rights Record Improving (April 16, 2004)
U.N. Rights Commission Shelves Motion Criticizing China (April 16, 2004)
Western Hemisphere Officials Say Education is Vital to Promote Democracy (April 15, 2004)
Western Hemisphere Officials Say Education Vital to Democracy (April 14, 2004)
U.S. Seeks New Ideas on Reducing Land Mine Threats (April 12, 2004)
U.S. Welcomes Humanitarian Cease-Fire in Darfur, Sudan (April 12, 2004)
Fighting Anti-Semitism a Top U.S. Priority, Jones Says (April 12, 2004)
Powell on CNN: Iraqi People Want and Deserve Democracy (April 12, 2004)
Bremer Vows Enemies of Iraqi Freedom Will Be Defeated (April 12, 2004)
U.S. Committed to Protecting Human Rights of Roma (April 9, 2004)
Annan Launches U.N.-Wide Action Plan to Prevent Genocide (April 8, 2004)
U.S. Says Western Hemisphere On Track to Being Landmine Free (April 7, 2004)
U.S. Welcomes Surrender of Six Bosnian Croat War Crimes Indictees (April 7, 2004)
U.S. Defends Support of Democracy in Venezuela, Elsewhere (April 5, 2004)
U.S. Releases 15 Detainees from Guantanamo Bay Custody (April 5, 2004)
Taiwan Relations Act Helps Democracy Thrive, Senator Says (April 5, 2004)
Tajikistan Destroys Remaining Anti-personnel Landmines (April 2, 2004)
U.S. Defends Support of Democracy in Venezuela, Elsewhere (April 2, 2004)
Powell Cannot Certify Serbian Cooperation with War Crimes Tribunal (April 1, 2004)
House Panel Passes North Korean Human Rights Act (April 1, 2004)
U.S. Says Georgia Parliamentary Elections "Generally Conducted Well" (March 31, 2004)
Williamson Outlines US Objectives at 60th Commission on Human Rights (March 30, 2004)
Georgian Parliamentary Elections Demonstrate Continued Progress (March 30, 2004)
U.S. Says U.N. Panel Obligated to Speak Out on Rights Violations (March 29, 2004)
U.S. Supports "Naming and Shaming" of Rights Violators (March 29, 2004)
Bring War Crimes Fugitives to Justice, U.S. Urges (March 29, 2004)
Iraq on "Path to Full Democracy," Bremer Says (March 26, 2004)
U.S. Will Persevere on Democracy in Burma, State's Daley Says (March 26, 2004)
U.S. Urges Kazakh President to Veto Media Law (March 26, 2004)
Human Rights Situation in Burma Remains Poor, U.S. Official Says (March 26, 2004)
Afghan Democracy Growing from Ground Up, Khalilzad Says (March 26, 2004)
Authorities in Georgia Urged to Ensure Election is Free and Fair (March 26, 2004)
U.S. Voices Grave Concerns about Human Rights in Turkmenistan (March 26, 2004)
U.S. Welcomes Release of Prisoners in Azerbaijan, Urges More Action (March 26, 2004)
U.S. Opposes Move in U.N. Rights Commission Condemning Israel (March 25, 2004)
Intellectual Property Rights Linked to Security, Official Says (March 24, 2004)
OAS Expresses Concern About Human Rights Situation in Venezuela (March 23, 2004)
U.S. To Introduce U.N. Resolution on China's Human Rights Practices (March 23, 2004)
U.S. Proposes Reforms at U.N. Commission on Human Rights (March 22, 2004)
Rumsfeld Says Freedom in Iraq Is Worth the Cost (March 22, 2004)
Liberation of Iraq Sends Message of Freedom to the World, Bush Says (March 22, 2004)
U.S. Urges Commission to Condemn Rights Abuses Wherever Found (March 17, 2004)
Women's Human Rights Report Details Systematic Rape in DRC (March 16, 2004)
U.S. Contributes Additional $58 Million for Refugee Relief (March 15, 2004)
Human Rights Reports Vital Policy Instrument, Says U.S. Official (March 15, 2004)
U.S. Outreach to Trafficking Victims Expands (March 15, 2004)
Khartoum Support of Ethnic Cleansing in Darfur Jeopardizing Peace (March 15, 2004)
U.S. to Support "Democratic Caucus" in U.N. Human Rights Commission (March 15, 2004)
Bush Calls Women's Rights and Liberty "Inseparable" (March 15, 2004)
USAID, Labor Dept. Support Women in Developing World (March 12, 2004)
U.S. Raises Concerns About Media Freedom in Ukraine (March 12, 2004)
U.S. Raises Concerns About Media Freedom in Ukraine (March 12, 2004)
New Democracy Center Brings Together Groups in South Central Iraq (March 12, 2004)
U.S. Disappointed by Baku Decision to Close Juma Mosque (March 12, 2004)
Annual Human Rights Reports an Effective Tool, U.S. Official Says (March 12, 2004)
Powell Calls Iraqi Transitional Law "Democracy in Action" (March 10, 2004)
"Freedom Must Flourish in Every Corner" of the Middle East, Rice Says (March 10, 2004)
Freedom Must Flourish in "Every Corner" of the Middle East, Rice Says (March 9, 2004)
Iraqi Interim Constitution Guarantees Women's Rights, Says Bremer (March 9, 2004)
U.N. Human Rights Expert Visiting Colombia March 8-17 (March 9, 2004)
U.S. Continuing to Provide Humanitarian Aid to Haiti (March 5, 2004)
U.S. Concerned at Ukraine's Actions Against Independent Media (March 5, 2004)
Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking Increasing, U.S. Official Says (March 5, 2004)
Political Rights Essential to Hong Kong's Success, Schriver Says (March 5, 2004)
Correspondents Arrested in Turkmen Crackdown Against RFE/RL (March 4, 2004)
U.S. Will Continue Support of Democracy, Economic Aid in Haiti (March 4, 2004)
Christopher Smith Named OSCE PA Special Rep on Trafficking (March 4, 2004)
President Bush Signs New U.S. Landmine Policy (March 3, 2004)
Progress Cited in Global Counter-Narcotics Trafficking (March 3, 2004)
Powell Says Democracy Transcends Culture, History (March 3, 2004)
USAID Overview of Humanitarian Assistance to Haiti (March 3, 2004)
U.S. Envoy in Dushanbe Speaks on Democracy in Central Asia (March 3, 2004)
U.S. Envoy in Dushanbe Speaks on Democracy in Central Asia (March 3, 2004)
U.S. Committed to Eliminate Persistent Landmines from Its Arsenal (March 3, 2004)
North Korea Still Sanctions Drug Trafficking, Report Says (March 2, 2004)
"Remarkable Progress" Against Drug Trafficking in 2003, Report Says (March 2, 2004)
Group Probes Afghan Constitution's Protection of Women's Rights (March 1, 2004)
U.S. Announces New Worldwide Landmine Policy (March 1, 2004)
Bloomfield Details Landmine Policy Changes (March 1, 2004)
U.S. Responds to Palestinian Humanitarian Aid Request With $20 Million (March 1, 2004)
Spreading Democracy, Defending Freedom are Bush's Goals, Rice Says (March 1, 2004)
New Landmine Policy Called "Comprehensive Strategy" (March 1, 2004)
A New U.S. Policy on Landmines (March 1, 2004)
Human Rights Report Praises Afghan Constitution (Feb. 27, 2004)
Human Rights Reports Have National and International Impact, U.S. Official says (Feb. 27, 2004)
Iraq Needs U.S. Involvement to Build Democracy, Minister Says (Feb. 27, 2004)
Labor Department to Promote International Rights in Coming Year (Feb. 27, 2004)
Human Rights Reports a Vital Policy Instrument, Powell Says (Feb. 27, 2004)
Most Western Hemisphere Governments Respect Human Rights, State Dept. Says (Feb. 27, 2004)
U.S. Says It Needs New Economic Freedom Strategy at U.N. (Feb. 27, 2004)
Human Rights Reports Key to Advancing Freedom, U.S. Official Says (Feb. 27, 2004)
U.N. Awards Press Freedom Prize to Jailed Cuban Journalist Raul Rivero (Feb. 27, 2004)
Senate OK Sought for UN Convention on Crime, Human Trafficking (Feb. 26, 2004)
Bush Praises Georgia's Peaceful Transition to Democracy (Feb. 26, 2004)
State Department Releases 2003 Human Rights Country Reports (Feb. 26, 2004)
U.S. Humanitarian Team Dispatched to Haiti (Feb. 26, 2004)
China Legal Reforms Accompanied by "Backsliding" on Human Rights (Feb. 26, 2004)
Burma, Other Asian Nations Cited for Human Rights Failures (Feb. 26, 2004)
Human Rights Review for Middle East Remains Mixed (Feb. 26, 2004)
Annual Human Rights Reports an Effective Tool, U.S. Official Says (Feb. 26, 2004)
The U.S. Human Rights Report -- Its Roots (Feb. 24, 2004)
U.S. Helsinki Commission Outraged at Conviction of Uzbek Woman (Feb. 24, 2004)
Iraqis Build Institutions to Protect Human Rights (Feb. 23, 2004)
U.S. Helps India Combat Child Labor Practices (Feb. 23, 2004)
Religious Freedom Commission Cites Countries of Particular Concern (Feb. 20, 2004)
Powell Says Focus Now on Building Democracy in Iraq (Feb. 20, 2004)
U.S. Says It Needs New Economic Freedom Strategy at UN (Feb. 20, 2004)
Bush Says Tunisia Needs Press Freedom, Open Political Process (Feb. 19, 2004)
State Department Releases Guidelines for NGO Assistance to Refugees (Feb. 18, 2004)
Advance of Freedom in Iraq, Afghanistan Will Succeed, Bush Says (Feb. 18, 2004)
Bremer Opens Iraq's First Human Rights Ministry (Feb. 17, 2004)
Vietnam Increasingly Suppresses Religious Freedom, Young Says (Feb. 17, 2004)
Bloomfield: Making World Safer Through Humanitarian Mine Action (Feb. 17, 2004)
Hanford Says Vietnam Stands at a Crossroads on Religious Freedom (Feb. 17, 2004)
Daley Says Vietnam Must Continue Progress on Human Rights, Trade (Feb. 13, 2004)
Hunger in the Womb May Lead to Obesity in Life, FAO Reports (Feb. 13, 2004)
State's Miller Traveling to Asia to Discuss Human Trafficking (Feb. 12, 2004)
Spread of Democracy Called Essential Part of War on Terrorism (Feb. 12, 2004)
Two Guantanamo Detainees Assigned Legal Counsel (Feb. 9, 2004)
U.S. Efforts to End Human Trafficking (Feb. 9, 2004)
U.S. Concerned over Tax against Belarus Human Rights Group (Feb. 6, 2004)
U.N. Labor Agency Highlights Benefits of Ending Child Labor (Feb. 6, 2004)
State Department Receives Humanitarian Mine Action Award (Feb. 5, 2004)
Bush Says U.S. Fostering Democracy in Greater Middle East (Feb. 5, 2004)
U.S. Committed to Prevention of Genocide, Official Says (Feb. 5, 2004)
Craner Says China Must Meet International Human Rights Norms (Feb. 4, 2004)
Defense's Wolfowitz says Women's Empowerment Vital to Iraqi Democracy (Feb. 3, 2004)
Labor Secretary Inaugurates Baghdad Career Center (Jan. 30, 2004)
ICTY Accepts Babic Plea of Crimes Against Humanity (Jan. 30, 2004)
U.S. Strongly Supports OSCE's Role in Promoting Human Rights (Jan. 30, 2004)
Ashcroft Announces Sentencing for Ten Convicted of Human Trafficking (Jan. 30, 2004)
Powell: U.S. Is Ally in Russia's Fight against Human Trafficking (Jan. 28, 2004)
Powell Certifies that Colombia Complying with Human Rights Criteria (Jan. 28, 2004)
Spread of Freedom Needed to Combat Terrorism, Cheney Says (Jan. 26, 2004)
U.S. Condemns Cuba's Imprisonment of Human Rights Advocates (Jan. 23, 2004)
Festival to Raise Awareness of Global Landmine Problem (Jan. 23, 2004)
U.S. Welcomes Release of Political Prisoners in Azerbaijan (Jan. 23, 2004)
U.N. Human Rights Experts Voice Concern About Situation in Haiti (Jan. 23, 2004)
Iraqi Groups Build Democracy at Grassroots Level (Jan. 20, 2004)
Fewer Than 500 Latin America Refugees Admitted to U.S. in 2003 (Jan. 20, 2004)
Numbers of Refugees from Iraq Decreasing in Changed Atmosphere (Jan. 20, 2004)
Refugee Admissions for Europe and Central Asia Decline (Jan. 20, 2004)
Refugee Admissions Program for East Asia (Jan. 20, 2004)
133,000 Mideastern and South Asian Refugees Resettled in the U.S. (Jan. 20, 2004)
Refugees from 24 African Nations Admitted to U.S. in 2003 (Jan. 20, 2004)
U.S., OAS Co-Sponsoring Landmine Awareness Event in Florida (Jan. 14, 2004)
Leaders of the Americas Affirm Commitment to Democracy, Social Equity (Jan. 14, 2004)
Justice Dept. Moves to Revoke Citizenship of Former Nazi (Jan. 13, 2004)
Rice: Economic Progress, Stronger Democracy Are Summit of Americas Goals (Jan. 13, 2004)
Economic Freedom Brings Immediate Benefits, Group Says (Jan. 13, 2004)
Study Finds Demand Is a Factor Driving Human Trafficking (Jan. 7, 2004)
U.S. Provides $75 Million for U.N. Refugee Support in 2004 (Dec. 31, 2003)
Defense Department Picks Officials for Military Tribunal Posts (Dec. 31, 2003)
U.S. to Provide Humanitarian Assistance to Iran (Dec. 29, 2003)
Wolfowitz: World Must Act Against Proliferation Trafficking (Dec. 19, 2003)
U.S. Releases Annual Report on International Religious Freedom (Dec. 19, 2003)
Armitage Announces Release of Religious Freedom Report (Dec. 19, 2003)
Annual Report on Religious Freedom Targets South Asian Governments (Dec. 19, 2003)
Ambassador Bremer Marks Human Rights Day 2003 (Dec. 11, 2003)
Bush Proclaims December 10 Human Rights Day (Dec. 11, 2003)
Mrs. Baker addresses Red Cross-Red Crescent conference in Geneva (Dec. 8, 2003)
Bolton: Weapons of Mass Destruction Trafficking a Global Problem (Dec. 5, 2003)
U.S. Launches "All-Out" Fight Against Human Smuggling (Dec. 5, 2003)
Bush Vows to Stay in Iraq Until Democracy Established (Nov. 20, 2003)
U.S. Making Steady Efforts to End Modern Slavery (Nov. 14, 2003)
Bush Says Democracy Will Succeed in Afghanistan, Iraq (Nov. 13, 2003)
Iraq Can Be "Linchpin" for Democracy in Middle East, Rice Says (Nov. 13, 2003)
U.S. Launches Major Offensive Against Human Smuggling (Nov. 12, 2003)
Bush Says Democracy in Mideast Will Be a Focus of U.S. Policy (Nov. 10, 2003)
Bush Administration Record in Promoting Democracy (Nov. 10, 2003)
U.S. Welcomes Support at U.N. for Resolution on Women's Rights (Nov. 10, 2003)
U.S. Making Steady Efforts to End Modern Slavery (Oct. 30, 2003)
U.S. to Support Freedom, Oppose Terrorism and WMD in Iran (Oct. 29, 2003)
U.S. Digital Freedom Initiative to be Expanded to Indonesia, Peru (Oct. 28, 2003)
Research Project to Focus on Effects of Discrimination Against the Ill (Oct. 28, 2003)
Historic Four-Country Talks on POW/MIAs Conclude in Bangkok (Oct. 27, 2003)
U.S. Reiterates Support for Taiwan Democracy, One-China Policy (Oct. 21, 2003)
Bush Pledges Common Cause with Philippines to Defeat Terror, Build Freedom (Oct. 21, 2003)
U.N. Official Calls for International Alliance to End Hunger (Oct. 20, 2003)
Afghanistan Progressing on Gender Issues, Women's Minister Says (Oct. 9, 2003)
Women Seafarers Face Harassment, U.N. Labor Agency Says (Oct. 8, 2003)
U.S. Supports Strong Philippine Democracy (Oct. 2, 2003)
"Trading Women" Filmmaker Shatters Myths about Human Trafficking (Sept. 12, 2003)
U.S. Says 10 Nations Take Steps to Control Trafficking in Persons (Sept. 11, 2003)
Intensive Effort Leads to Progress in Fighting Human Trafficking (Sept. 11, 2003)
Rice: Rebuilding Iraq Will Be Costly, But Freedom Is Priceless (Sept. 10, 2003)
U.S. to Provide Resources Needed to Secure Peace and Freedom in Iraq (Sept. 5, 2003)
Refugee Admissions Procedures, Policies Revised (Aug. 29, 2003)
Eradicating Human Trafficking a U.S. Priority, Justice Department Says (Aug. 27, 2003)
Rally Held To Commemorate 40th Anniversary of March on Washington (Aug. 26, 2003)
Justice Dept. Assesses U.S. Activities to Combat Trafficking (Aug. 22, 2003)
Vieira de Mello Hailed as "Servant of Humanity" (Aug. 20, 2003)
State Department Issues Instructions for Diversity Visa Lottery (Aug. 20, 2003)
Martin Luther King's Dream of Racial Equality -- 40 Years Later (Aug. 19, 2003)
Religious Freedom Commission's Visit to China Postponed (Aug. 11, 2003)
U.S. Policy Is to Support Emerging Democracies, Dobriansky Says (Aug. 11, 2003)
National Endowment for Democracy Supports Civic Groups Worldwide (Aug. 11, 2003)
U.S. NGOs Promote Democracy, Development, Stability Worldwide (Aug. 11, 2003)
U.S. Welcomes SE European Efforts Against Human Trafficking (Aug. 7, 2003)
U.S. Appreciates Belgian Effort to Change War Crimes Law (Aug. 5, 2003)
Senate Calls for Unconditional Release of Dr. Yang Jianli (Aug. 1, 2003)
U.S., U.N. Launch Human Trafficking Prevention Media Campaign (Aug. 1, 2003)
Schriver Calls Religious Freedom Situation in China "Complex" (July 28, 2003)
U.S. Publishes Report on International Labor Comparisons (July 25, 2003)
Dobriansky Urges Labor Officers to Advocate for Women (July 24, 2003)
Millions Around World Denied Citizens' Rights, Bush Says (July 22, 2003)
White House Announces Medal of Freedom Recipients (July 22, 2003)
Lugar Calls for Resettlement of North Korean Refugees (July 18, 2003)
Conference Focuses on North Korean Human Rights Abuses (July 18, 2003)
Assault on Freedom in Burma Will Not Stand, Senators Say (July 18, 2003)
State Department Chronology on Humanitarian Landmine Action (July 15, 2003)
Hong Kong Now Must Move to Enlarge Democracy, State's Kelly Says (July 11, 2003)
Bush Talks Democracy, Terrorism with Leaders on First Visit to Africa (July 10, 2003)
Bush and Mbeki Present United Front for Peace and Democracy (July 10, 2003)
Bremer Says Democracy Is "on the Move" in Iraq (July 10, 2003)
Bush Stresses "Habits of Freedom" in Talks with West African Leaders (July 9, 2003)
U.S. Will Support Press Freedom at Upcoming Information Society Summit (July 9, 2003)
U.N. Reviewing Effort to End Illicit Small Arms Trafficking (July 9, 2003)
Peace, Stability and Democracy are Bush Goals for Africa (July 8, 2003)
U.S. Demining Program Seeks to Relieve Human Suffering (July 7, 2003)
U.S. Disappointed by Deterioration in Human Rights in China (July 7, 2003)
U.S. Demining Program Focuses on World's Landmine Problem (July 3, 2003)
Senators Urge Hong Kong Government to Respect Freedoms (July 2, 2003)
International Organization Works to Rescue Trafficked Persons (July 2, 2003)
Fighting Trafficking in Southeast Europe (July 2, 2003)
U.S. State Department Leads Major Effort to Combat Trafficking (July 1, 2003)
U.S. Protection Act Has Key Role in Fight against Trafficking (July 1, 2003)
Report Outlines U.S. Moves to Promote Human Rights in China (June 30, 2003)
Resolution Warns That Hong Kong's Basic Freedoms Are in Danger (June 30, 2003)
Torture is an Affront to Human Dignity Everywhere, Bush Says (June 27, 2003)
Report Shows How U.S. Supports Human Rights in Tough Places (June 26, 2003)
Bush Says Biotech Key to Fighting Global Hunger, Terrorism (June 25, 2003)
McConnell Calls for International Support for Burmese Democracy (June 25, 2003)
Powell Says Report Captures U.S. Respect for Human Rights (June 25, 2003)
U.S. Issues Report on Its Efforts to Advance Human Rights (June 25, 2003)
Craner Says Report Integrates Policy with Rights Reporting (June 25, 2003)
Tighter Border Controls Reduce Human Smuggling, Save Lives (June 25, 2003)
State Department Announces Diversity Visa Lottery 2004 Results (June 25, 2003)
Educators Agree on Global Plan for Democracy (June 23, 2003)
House Resolution Calls on U.S. to Support Freedom in Hong Kong (June 19, 2003)
Hyde Voices Concern for Erosion of Freedom in Hong Kong (June 19, 2003)
Armitage Urges Bosnia to Speed Reforms, Combat Trafficking (June 18, 2003)
State Dept. Places South Korea on Tier 1 Trafficking List (June 17, 2003)
Japan on State Department's Tier 2 List for Trafficking (June 17, 2003)
State Dept. Puts Cambodia on Tier 2 List for Human Trafficking (June 17, 2003)
State Dept. Says Vietnam Trying to Fight Human Trafficking (June 17, 2003)
State Dept. Links Sex Tourism, Human Trafficking in Thailand (June 17, 2003)
State Dept. Says Many Filipinos at Risk of Trafficking (June 17, 2003)
Text: McConnell Looks to New Dawn for Democracy for Burmese People (June 16, 2003)
Text: State Department Places Laos on Tier 2 Trafficking List (June 16, 2003)
U.S. Calls for Expansion of Alliances with NGOs Against Human Trafficking (June 16, 2003)
Text: Indonesia on State Department's Tier 2 List for Trafficking (June 16, 2003)
Significant Progress Achieved in Combating Human Trafficking, Report Finds (June 13, 2003)
Excerpt: State Dept. Says N. Korea Profits from Trafficking Victims (June 13, 2003)
Excerpt: State Dept. Places Hong Kong on Tier 1 Trafficking List (June 13, 2003)
Excerpt: State Dept. Puts Taiwan on Tier 1 List for Human Trafficking (June 13, 2003)
Excerpt: State Dept. Puts China on Tier 2 List for Human Trafficking (June 13, 2003)
Excerpt: State Dept. Report Says Burma's Military Uses Forced Labor (June 13, 2003)
More Than 100 Nations Take Actions to Combat Human Trafficking (June 12, 2003)
Labor Secretary Chao Describes Child Soldiers Initiative (June 12, 2003)
Fact Sheet: Third Annual Trafficking in Persons Report (June 10, 2003)
Text: Craner Says U.S. Companies Have Role in Promoting Human Rights (June 9, 2003)
Text: U.S. Committed to Hong Kong's Autonomy, Fundamental Freedoms (June 9, 2003)
U.S. Lawmakers Urge Pressure on Burmese Junta to Respect Rights (June 9, 2003)
House Members Decry Crackdown on Democracy Advocates in Burma (June 6, 2003)
Text: Senators Express Concern For Burmese Democracy Leader Suu Kyi (June 6, 2003)
Transcript: Dobriansky Denounces Human Trafficking (June 6, 2003)
McConnell Decries Repression of Democracy Activists in Burma (June 4, 2003)
U.S. Labor Dept. Details Global Child Labor Practices (June 4, 2003)
Wolfowitz Says Terrorists Don't Want Indonesian Democracy (June 2, 2003)
Defense Official's Papua New Guinea Visit to Focus on POW/MIAs (June 2, 2003)
Marines Adapt from Combat to Humanitarian Role in Iraq (June 2, 2003)
USAID Hands Over Democracy Projects to Leaders of Iraq City (June 2, 2003)
U.S. Official Says No Country Immune from Sex Trafficking (June 2, 2003)
Report Urges Passage of Comprehensive Anti-Sex Trafficking Laws (May 30, 2003)
U.S. Muslims Helping Reconcile Islam and Democracy (May 30, 2003)
U.S. Offers Additional $67 Million to Aid Palestinian Refugees (May 23, 2003)
More Americans Permitted to Travel to Iraq for Humanitarian Purposes (May 21, 2003)
U.S. Health Secretary Calls for Global Health Collaboration (May 20, 2003)
USAID Delivers Humanitarian Relief, Rebuilds Infrastructure in Iraq (May 16, 2003)
Bugs Bunny to Help Warn Cambodians on Risks From Landmines (May 15, 2003)
Rumsfeld Says Hard Work Ahead to Aid Iraq's Transition to Freedom (May 12, 2003)
USTR on Labor, Environment in Singapore, Chile FTAs (May 9, 2003)
U.S., China to Increase Collaboration on Infectious Diseases (May 8, 2003)
U.S. To Issue Human Rights Strategy Report (May 6, 2003)
Asia Human Rights Advocate Dies Suddenly in Washington May 1 (May 6, 2003)
U.S. Official Says Global Collaboration Needed to Deal with SARS (May 1, 2003)
More U.S. Funding for U.N. Refugee Agency Announced (May 1, 2003)
U.S. Outraged at Cuba's Election to U.N. Human Rights Commission (April 30, 2003)
Secretary Powell Praises Asian Support for Operation Iraqi Freedom (April 25, 2003)
Mine Action Organizations Collaborate to Help Landmine Victims (April 25, 2003)
U.S. Sees Political, Religious Freedom Growing Quickly in Iraq (April 24, 2003)
Bill Would Increase Funding for Torture Victim Relief Centers (April 18, 2003)
Democracy Can Work for Muslims, Powell Says (April 16, 2003)
Senator Expresses Concern Over Human Rights in Burma (April 16, 2003)
Humanitarian Assistance for Iraq (April 15, 2003)
Rumsfeld Says Iraqis Celebrate Freedom from Fear of Regime (April 14, 2003)
Strugglers Against Oppression Deserve Help, Kirkpatrick Says (April 9, 2003)
Kirkpatrick Says Rights Commission Not Balanced on Middle East (April 4, 2003)
Kirkpatrick Says Rights Commission Must Help Ameliorate Abuses (April 4, 2003)
U.S. to Issue Daily Updates of Humanitarian Aid in Iraq (April 3, 2003)
Craner Terms Human Rights Reports "Accurate, Comprehensive" (April 3, 2003)
Report Says Indonesian Human Rights Improved, But Still Poor (April 3, 2003)
Laos Justice Lacking, U.S. Human Rights Study Finds (April 3, 2003)
Powell Says U.S. Committed to Advancing Human Rights (April 2, 2003)
U.S. Human Rights Reports a "Guide to Ending Abuses" (April 2, 2003)
Human Rights Norms Are "Alien Concepts" in North Korea (April 2, 2003)
Persistent Hunger One of the Most Significant Development Challenges (April 2, 2003)
Annual Report States U.S. Belief Human Rights Are Universal (April 2, 2003)
Powell Says U.S. Committed to Iraq's Freedom, Middle East Peace (April 1, 2003)
U.S. Officials Report on Humanitarian Assistance for Iraq (April 1, 2003)
U.S. and China Agree on Enhanced Cooperation on POW/MIA Issues (April 1, 2003)
Bush Says Massive Humanitarian Aid to Flow into Iraq Soon (March 31, 2003)
U.N. Security Council Plans for Humanitarian Needs of Iraqi Civilians (March 27, 2003)
British Parliament Member Decries Rights Violations of Iraqi Regime (March 26, 2003)
U.S. Attention to Laos Could Improve Religious Freedom (March 26, 2003)
Commission Says Attention to Laos Could Curb Rights Abuses (March 26, 2003)
Bush Authorizes $22 Million In Emergency Refugee Aid for Iraqis (March 24, 2003)
U.N. Commission on Human Rights Opens Six-Week Session (March 19, 2003)
State's Patierno Says Mine Detection Dogs Help Save Lives (March 14, 2003)
State's Bloomfield Marks Contribution for Mine Detecting Dogs (March 14, 2003)
U.S. Providing Additional $10 million to Feed African Refugees (March 14, 2003)
Six Nations Listed As Severe Violators of Religious Freedom (March 6, 2003)
Powell Cites Six Countries For Religious Freedom Violations (March 6, 2003)
Lawmakers Submit Freedom of Information in Vietnam Act (March 5, 2003)
Foreign Relations Chairman Calls Attention to Hunger Worldwide (March 4, 2003)
House To Consider Measure on N. Korean Human Rights Abuses (March 4, 2003)
Sex Trafficking: An Affront to Human Dignity (Feb. 28, 2003)
U.S. Has Begun Planning for Iraqi Humanitarian Relief (Feb. 27, 2003)
Justice Department Steps Up Prosecution of Human Trafficking (Feb. 27, 2003)
U.S. Outlines Humanitarian Assistance Plans for Iraq (Feb. 26, 2003)
Bush Signs National Security Directive Against Human Trafficking (Feb. 26, 2003)
Armitage Salutes Activists Working Against Human Trafficking (Feb. 26, 2003)
U.S. Justice Dept. Announces New Aid for Victims of Human Trafficking (Feb. 26, 2003)
State Dept. Official Urges Respect for Human Rights in Burma (Feb. 24, 2003)
State Department Conference Will Seek Strategies to Combat Sex Trafficking (Feb. 21, 2003)
State Dept. Funds Survey of Vietnam Landmines, Unexploded Ordnance (Feb. 10, 2003)
Human Rights Must Be Integrated into Afghan Reconstruction Efforts (Feb. 6, 2003)
UNHCR Projects in Afghanistan Receive Additional $15 Million from U.S. (Feb. 6, 2003)
Bush Describes New U.S. Efforts Against Worldwide Disease, Hunger (Feb. 4, 2003)
Bush Describes New U.S. Efforts Against Worldwide Disease, Hunger (Feb. 3, 2003)
Worldwide Tourism Still Down, U.N. Labor Agency Says (Jan. 30, 2003)
Intellectual Property Rights Protection Advanced in 2002 (Jan. 22, 2003)
State's Boucher Says Democracy is Integral Tool for Fighting Terrorism (Jan. 16, 2003)
U.S. Labor Dept. Advances Efforts to Eliminate Child Labor (Jan. 14, 2003)
Democratic Economic Plan Aims at Stimulus with Limited Budget Costs (Jan. 8, 2003)
U.S. Makes Initial $69 Million Contribution to Assist Refugees (Jan. 3, 2003)
China Making Progress on Human Rights, Craner Says (Dec. 26, 2002)
U.S. Joins U.N. Protocol to Prevent Child Trafficking, Exploitation (Dec. 26, 2002)
Craner Says Government Can't Ignore Human Rights in War on Terrorism (Dec. 26, 2002)
U.S. Seeks to Balance Security, Rights in War on Terrorism (Dec. 20, 2002)
State Department Condemns Burma Military's Use of Rape as Weapon (Dec. 18, 2002)
Powell Explains Decision to Allow Missile Delivery to Yemen (Dec. 13, 2002)
Powell Launches Middle East Partnership Initiative (Dec. 13, 2002)
State's Richard Haass on Promoting Democracy in the Muslim World (Dec. 13, 2002)
Democracy Rooted in Basic Values of Fairness, Dignity (Dec. 10, 2002)
U.S. Has Responsibility to Promote Democracy in Muslim World (Dec. 6, 2002)
Human Rights Day Will Be Observed December 10 (Dec. 6, 2002)
Rice Says Values of Islam, Democracy, Human Rights Mutually Reinforcing (Dec. 6, 2002)
Sec. Powell Comments on Array of Issues En Route to Colombia (Dec. 5, 2002)
Secretary Powell Calls for Leadership Against HIV/AIDS (Dec. 4, 2002)
Rumsfeld Criticizes Iraq on Weapons Programs, Human Rights Record (Dec. 4, 2002)
U.S. "Deeply Concerned" about North Korean Refugees (Dec. 4, 2002)
State's Boucher Denounces Human Rights Abuses by Iraqi Regime (Dec. 4, 2002)
State's Boucher Denounces Human Rights Abuses by Iraqi Regime (Dec. 3, 2002)
Project Launched to Unravel Mysteries of Underground Biodiversity (Dec. 3, 2002)
Powell Condemns Terror Attacks in Kenya, Israel (Dec. 2, 2002)
Powell Says Intifada Was Mistake for Palestinians (Nov. 29, 2002)
U.S. Has Welcomed 133,000 Near East, S. Asian Refugees Since 1980 (Nov. 29, 2002)
USTR Elaborates WTO Proposal for Ending Non-Ag Tariffs (Nov. 27, 2002)
EPA Announces Changes to Pollution Rules for Power Plants (Nov. 26, 2002)
Economic Freedom Index Calls for Greater Rule of Law in Arab Countries (Nov. 26, 2002)
Powell Says NATO Shows Support for U.N. Iraq Resolution (Nov. 25, 2002)
U.S. Focused on al-Qaida as Well as Iraq, Says Powell (Nov. 25, 2002)
Bush Says NATO Must Focus on "True Threats to Freedom" (Nov. 20, 2002)
U.N. Meeting on Human Trafficking Convenes (Nov. 19, 2002)
Legal Expert Describes Iraqi Treatment of Marsh Arabs as Genocide (Nov. 19, 2002)
Powell Consults with Canadian Foreign Minister Graham (Nov. 18, 2002)
Bush, Powell Repudiate Recent Anti-Islam Statements by Evangelical Leaders (Nov. 18, 2002)
Pelosi Voted Leader of Democrats in House of Representatives (Nov. 18, 2002)
Senate Passes Afghanistan Freedom Support Act (Nov. 18, 2002)
Powell Rejects Anti-Muslim Remarks by Some in U.S. (Nov. 15, 2002)
Dobriansky on Community of Democracies Meeting (Nov. 15, 2002)
Powell Says U.N. Expects Full Iraqi Cooperation with Inspectors (Nov. 15, 2002)
U.S. Official Says Democratic Values, Beliefs Can Effect Change (Nov. 14, 2002)
Bush: U.S. Has "Zero Tolerance" for Deception and Delay by Iraq (Nov. 13, 2002)
Most Refugees Are in Developing Countries, UNHCR Analysis Finds (Nov. 12, 2002)
President Bush Issues World Freedom Day Proclamation (Nov. 12, 2002)
Powell Says U.N. Resolution Is Saddam's Last Chance (Nov. 12, 2002)
Powell Says No Quid-Pro-Quos Exchanged for U.N. Vote (Nov. 12, 2002)
Powell Says U.N. Vote Not an Idle U.S. Threat (Nov. 12, 2002)
Human Rights Expert: Afghanistan Needs More Financial Support (Nov. 8, 2002)
Independent Media Empower Poor, Spur Development (Nov. 8, 2002)
Election '02 Campaign Spotlight No. 9 (Nov. 7, 2002)
Dobriansky Will Lead U.S. Delegation to Community of Democracies (Nov. 7, 2002)
U.S. Opposes Additional U.N. Torture Oversight Group (Nov. 7, 2002)
Powell Says U.S. Accommodating Concerns of UNSC on Iraq (Nov. 6, 2002)
Powell Roundtable with European Journalists Oct. 28 (Nov. 5, 2002)
Powell Urges APEC CEOs to Help Young People in Need (Oct. 28, 2002)
Powell Ties Pressure on Iraq to Anti-Terror Campaign (Oct. 28, 2002)
Powell Reports Global Unity on North Korea Nuclear Issue (Oct. 28, 2002)
Reeker Announces Resumption of U.S.-China Human Rights Talks (Oct. 25, 2002)
Powell Cites Education, Open Markets as Key to Development (Oct. 25, 2002)
Powell Suggests APEC Strategy for Bridging Digital Divide (Oct. 25, 2002)
Powell Says Asian Allies Want to Consult on North Korea (Oct. 25, 2002)
Community of Democracies Conference "Important Opportunity" (Oct. 21, 2002)
Community of democracies conference to focus on action (Oct. 18, 2002)
Text: CPJ Names Ten Worst Enemies of the Press for 2001 (Oct. 17, 2002)
U.S. Will Continue to Speak Out on Importance of Human Rights (Oct. 16, 2002)
Excerpt: Secretary of State Powell Expresses Regret Over Loss of Chinese Pilot (Oct. 15, 2002)
Text: UN Commission Condemns Human Rights Violations in Iraq (Oct. 11, 2002)
Text: U.N. Resolution on Human Rights Violations in Burma (Oct. 11, 2002)
Transcript: Powell April 3 Briefing on U.S.-China Aircraft Accident (Oct. 11, 2002)
Text: U.S. Introduces U.N. Resolution on China's Rights Practices (Oct. 10, 2002)
Text: Sichan Siv on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights (Oct. 10, 2002)
Transcript: Remarks by Secretary Powell, Vice Premier Qian Qichen (Oct. 9, 2002)
Text: International Religious Freedom Commission Issues Report (Oct. 9, 2002)
Excerpt: House Resolution on China's Rights Record Passes 406-6 (Oct. 8, 2002)
Congressional Delegation Visits U.N. Commission on Human Rights (Oct. 8, 2002)
Text: State Department on Processing of Refugees in Cambodia (Oct. 7, 2002)
Japanese Text: Powell Says Resources are Major Challenge to Department (Oct. 7, 2002)
Text: U.S. Contributing Additional $26 Million in FY 2001 to UNHCR (Oct. 7, 2002)
Text: U.S. Puts Forward U.N. Resolution on China's Rights Record (Oct. 7, 2002)
Text: Lawmaker Says China, Cuba Violate Religious Freedom (Oct. 6, 2002)
Text: House Resolution Urges War Crimes Tribunal for East Timor (Oct. 4, 2002)
Texts: Senate, House Democratic Leaders Send Bush Letter on Korea (Oct. 4, 2002)
Text: Governments Approve Global Action Plan for Refugees (Oct. 3, 2002)
U.S. Delegation Briefs on Objectives at Human Rights Commission (Oct. 2, 2002)
Transcript: U.S. Urges Other Nations to Do Full Share for Afghan Refugees (Oct. 1, 2002)
Text: U.S. Power Must Serve to Enhance Liberty, Hagel Says (Sept. 30, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Calls for Advanced Visa Processing System (Sept. 30, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Says U.N. Iraq Resolution Must Detail Costs of Defiance (Sept. 30, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Pledges Continuing Commitment to Afghan Reconstruction (Sept. 26, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Tells Senators Iraq Convicts Itself by Its Actions (Sept. 26, 2002)
Text: Senator Opposes Strict Labor Provisions in Trade Agreements (Sept. 24, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Says U.S., Russia, Open to Each Other's Arguments on Iraq (Sept. 20, 2002)
Text: White House Authorizes Admission of 80,000 Refugees into United States (Sept. 19, 2002)
Text: Ensuring Women's Rights Strengthens Democracy Globally (Sept. 19, 2002)
Text: House Democrats Submit Resolution Urging U.S. to Work With UN on Iraq (Sept. 19, 2002)
Text: Bush Proclaims September 20 National POW/MIA Recognition Day (Sept. 19, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Says U.S. Is Making Progress Toward a U.N. Resolution (Sept. 19, 2002)
Text: Lawmaker Remembers Burma's Slaughter of Democracy Advocates (Sept. 18, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Says Saudi Pledge to Comply With UN "Forthcoming" (Sept. 16, 2002)
UN Talks on Iraq Resolution Moving Ahead, Powell Says (Sept. 16, 2002)
Text: States Parties Must Respect U.S. Decision Not to be Bound By ICC (Sept. 16, 2002)
Powell Seeks Support for "Tough" UN Resolutions on Iraq (Sept. 13, 2002)
Byliner: Ass't. Sec. of State on U.S. Concerns About Int'l. Criminal Court (Sept. 13, 2002)
Text: Powell to Attend Community of Democracies Ministerial (Sept. 13, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Pledges All-Out Efforts Against Terrorism, AIDS (Sept. 11, 2002)
Democracy is a Viable Option for All of Iraq (Sept. 11, 2002)
Text: IMF's Kohler Urges More Collaboration Among Financial Bodies (Sept. 10, 2002)
Text: Ruth Wedgwood Elected to U.N. Human Rights Committee (Sept. 9, 2002)
Fact Sheet: Afghan Humanitarian Relief and Reconstruction (Sept. 6, 2002)
Text: Powell Says Iraq's Non-compliance with UN Rulings Concerns All (Sept. 5, 2002)
Powell Says Summit Offers New Vision of Sustainable Development (Sept. 4, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Says Bush Will State Position on Iraq in "Near Future" (Sept. 4, 2002)
Japanese Transcript: Powell Cites Enduring U.S. Commitment to Sustainable Development (Sept. 4, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Emphasizes Training at Development Summit (Sept. 4, 2002)
Summit Officials Call for Immediate Action to Stop Biodiversity Loss (Sept. 2, 2002)
Text: David Jackson Named VOA Director (Aug. 30, 2002)
Text: U.S. And Korea to Collaborate to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Aug. 27, 2002)
Youth Exchange Program Showcases America's Cultural Diversity (Aug. 23, 2002)
Election '02 Campaign Spotlight, No. 5 (Aug. 23, 2002)
Text: Diversity Immigrant Visa Program for 2004 (Aug. 21, 2002)
Fact Sheet: Fighting for Fundamental Rights and Freedoms (Aug. 20, 2002)
Text: FAO Foresees Hunger Decreasing, Food Insecurity Still Serious (Aug. 20, 2002)
Most Believe All U.S. Citizens Entitled to Equal Legal Rights (Aug. 20, 2002)
Text: Secretary of State Powell to Travel to Africa (Aug. 19, 2002)
Excerpt: U.S. Concerned about Reports of Human Rights Violations in Afghanistan (Aug. 19, 2002)
Japanese Text: Secretary Powell to Lead U.S. Delegation to Johannesburg Summit (Aug. 19, 2002)
Text: U.S. Disappointed in Indonesia's Human Rights Tribunal (Aug. 19, 2002)
Text: Labor Dept. to Develop Workers' Rights Monitoring System (Aug. 14, 2002)
Byliner: U.S. Legal Education Mirrors Evolution of Democracy (Aug. 14, 2002)
Text: U.S. Announces Additional Funds for U.S. Refugee Agency (Aug. 12, 2002)
Byliner: Powell Says Sustainable Development is Compelling Issue  for the United States (Aug. 12, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Meets with Palestinian Delegation August 8 (Aug. 8, 2002)
Excerpt: Powell Hosts Palestinian Delegation Aug 8-9 (Aug. 6, 2002)
Text: Abraham Says Nuclear Power Is Vital to Meet World's Energy Needs (Aug. 5, 2002)
Text: Powell Calls Sustainable Development A Security Imperative (Aug. 5, 2002)
Largest Voting Rights Lawsuit Ever Filed in U.S. (Aug. 5, 2002)
USAID Study Says Malnutrition Poses Humanitarian Emergency to Palestinians (Aug. 5, 2002)
Transcript: Issue in Iraq is Not Inspections, but Disarmament, Powell Says (Aug. 3, 2002)
Transcript: Powell, Philippine Foreign Affairs Sec. Ople on Anti-Terror Efforts (Aug. 3, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Says U.S.-Indonesian Military Fellowships to Restart (Aug. 2, 2002)
Transcript: Rights Must Be Protected in Anti-Terrorism Fight (Aug. 2, 2002)
Transcript: Human Rights, Anti-Terrorism Efforts Not at Odds (Aug. 1, 2002)
Independent Organizations Pledge Action To Promote Democracy (Aug. 1, 2002)
Text: New Global Atlas Shows Human Impact on Biodiversity (Aug. 1, 2002)
Text: Powell Informally Meets with North Korean Foreign Minister (July 31, 2002)
Japanese Transcript: Powell Calls Meeting with N. Korean Official "Good" (July 31, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Discusses Human Rights, Middle East in Malaysia (July 30, 2002)
Excerpt: Powell to Meet With Palestinian Delegation in Washington (July 29, 2002)
Text: Powell Reiterates Bush Call for End to Terrorism (July 26, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Reaffirms U.S. Commitment to Afghan Reconstruction (July 25, 2002)
Text: Senate Resolution Says U.S. Should Seek Genuine Democracy in Iran (July 25, 2002)
Text: State Dept. on Iraq, U.N. International Criminal Court Hearings (July 19, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Says U.S. Will Strive to Meet Three-Year Goal in Mideast (July 18, 2002)
Japanese Transcript: Powell Says Humanitarian Relief Is Pressing Issue for Palestinians (July 18, 2002)
Text: Trade Unions are Key to Sustaining Democratic Gains (July 18, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Outlines U.S. Policy Towards Palestine, Iraq (July 16, 2002)
Byliner: "Tribunal is Threat to USA," by Stephen Hadley (July 15, 2002)
Text: U.S. Reports on Child Labor in Trade Beneficiary Countries (July 12, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Supports Visa Proposal in Security Legislation (July 11, 2002)
Powell Says U.S. Plans to Cut Total Strategic Warheads to 4,600 (July 9, 2002)
Fact Sheet: The Landmine Threat and the Response to It (July 9, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Remarks on Receipt of Philadelphia Liberty Medal (July 4, 2002)
Transcript: U.S. to Increase Support for Landmine Survivors (July 2, 2002)
White House Report, July 2: International Criminal Court (July 2, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Reaffirms U.S. Position on Palestinian Leadership (June 30, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Urges Palestinians to Challenge their Leadership (June 30, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Says Arafat Has Not Seized Opportunities for Peace (June 30, 2002)
Text: U.S. Continues to Promote Human Rights, Democracy in Central Asia (June 27, 2002)
Text: U.S. Calls for Elimination of Torture (June 26, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Says U.S. Committed to Creation of a Palestinian State (June 25, 2002)
Powell Calls for More Public-Private Partnerships to Fight HIV/AIDS (June 24, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Says Partnerships Needed to Stem AIDS Epidemic (June 24, 2002)
Text: U.S. "Extremely Concerned" About North Korean Refugees in China (June 21, 2002)
Transcript: U.S. Concerned About Restraints on Free Expression (June 20, 2002)
Excerpt: Powell Says U.S. Will Be "Champion of Refugee Women" (June 20, 2002)
Text: President Bush Reaffirms Commitment to Refugee Protection, Asylum (June 20, 2002)
Text: Group Lauded for Removing 1 Million Unexploded Ordnance Items (June 19, 2002)
Text: U.S. Official Cites New Information in Latest Trafficking Report (June 19, 2002)
Text: U.N. Refugee Agency Cites 12 Million Displaced (June 18, 2002)
Text: U.S. Sees Corporations as Partners in Democracy (June 18, 2002)
Byliner: Rep. Christopher H. Smith on Modern Slavery (June 18, 2002)
Results of the Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery (DV-2003) (June 18, 2002)
Excerpt: U.S. Congratulates Karzai on Afghan Election (June 13, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Says G-8 United on Terrorism, India-Pakistan, Afghanistan (June 12, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Says Interim Palestinian State One of Several Ideas (June 12, 2002)
Text: Link Between Hunger and HIV/AIDS Needs World Attention (June 12, 2002)
Text: 182 Countries Sign Anti-Hunger Declaration (June 11, 2002)
Transcript: Labor Secretary Reiterates Opposition to Child Labor (June 11, 2002)
Text: USAID Announces International Biotech Collaboration (June 11, 2002)
Text: U.N.'s Annan Calls for Comprehensive Approach to Hunger (June 10, 2002)
Transcript: U.S. Officials Press Biotechnology to Fight Hunger (June 10, 2002)
Powell Notes Easing of Indian, Pakistani Tensions (June 10, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Says Asia Can Count on Enduring Support from U.S. (June 10, 2002)
Text: More than One Million Afghan Refugees Return Home (June 9, 2002)
Excerpt: Powell-Mubarak Meeting "Productive" (June 7, 2002)
Text: Powell on Death of American Missionary Martin Burnham (June 7, 2002)
Fact Sheet: Uprooted People at Highest Level in Seven Years, Study Shows (June 6, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Presents 2002 Trafficking in Persons Report (June 5, 2002)
Transcript: Trafficking in Persons Report Produces "Success Stories" (June 5, 2002)
14 Nations Make Gains in Combating Human Trafficking (June 5, 2002)
Human Rights Advocates in Congress Question State Department Report (June 5, 2002)
Text: Bush Praises Powell, Rivlin, Shultz on Richardson Prize (May 29, 2002)
Text: Ending Hunger Essential for Growth, U.N. Official Says (May 29, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Says Moscow Treaty Consistent with Previous Treaties (May 25, 2002)
Excerpts: Powell Expresses Disappointment in Pakistan Missile Test (May 25, 2002)
Transcript: Taylor: Good Human Rights Policy Is Good Counterterrorism (May 23, 2002)
Transcript: U.S. Working Intensively on Mideast Issues, Says Powell (May 21, 2002)
Text: Powell Says World's Resolve to Defeat Terrorism is Strong (May 21, 2002)
Transcript: Peace, Democracy in East Timor Long-Term U.S. Goals (May 20, 2002)
Text: Senate Measure Urges China to Release North Korean Refugees (May 20, 2002)
Powell Announces $1 Million U.S. Grant for Minority Diplomats (May 20, 2002)
Transcript: Bush Stresses Strength Lies in Nation's Diversity (May 17, 2002)
Text: Powell Applauds New Export Controls for Iraq (May 14, 2002)
Muslim Leaders Discuss Challenges, Opportunities of Diversity (May 13, 2002)
Transcript: State's Dobriansky Urges Genocide Prevention, Intervention (May 13, 2002)
Excerpts: Powell Says Cuba Has Bio Weapons Research Capacity (May 13, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Says Arms Treaty Important to U.S.-Russian Relations (May 13, 2002)
Text: Senate Passes Bill on Refugee Status for Vietnamese Children (May 10, 2002)
Text: Advisory Group Urges U.S. Ratification of Labor Standards (May 10, 2002)
Efforts to Fight Child Trafficking Advancing (May 10, 2002)
Text: Rice Says Freedom and Justice Are True Foundations of Peace and Stability (May 9, 2002)
Transcript: U.S. Committed to Principle of Accountability for War Crimes (May 9, 2002)
More than 500,000 Refugees Return to Afghanistan (May 8, 2002)
Text: Administration Opposes Democrats' Trade Assistance Plan (May 8, 2002)
Text: Human Trafficking in Peace Mission Areas Under Review (May 8, 2002)
Transcript: Powell, Straw Ask "All Others" to Condemn Bombing in Mideast (May 8, 2002)
Text: House Democrat Criticizes Administration Approach to Trade (May 7, 2002)
Text: U.S. Official Discusses Public-Private Demining Partnerships (May 7, 2002)
U.S. Panel Finds Religious Freedom Under Attack in Many Lands (May 6, 2002)
Excerpts: U.S. Urged to Encourage China to Improve Rights Practices (May 6, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Urges Religious, Ethnic Tolerance (May 6, 2002)
Text: U.S. Labor Secretary Urges Passage of Trade Promotion Authority (May 6, 2002)
Text: 246 Million Children Involved in Child Labor, ILO Reports (May 6, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Remarks on International Criminal Court (May 5, 2002)
Japanese Text: U.S. Reaffirms Commitment to Freedom of the Press (May 3, 2002)
Journalists Discuss Press Freedom in Afghanistan (May 3, 2002)
Text: Powell Sees Great Promise for Peace, Stability in 21st Century (April 30, 2002)
Insecurity Could Imperil Women's Rights, Afghan Minister Says (April 26, 2002)
Transcript: U.S. Pledges Urgent Humanitarian Aid to Palestinians (April 25, 2002)
Text: U.S. Official Calls for Action on U.N. Personnel Involved in Trafficking (April 24, 2002)
Text: DEA Chief Testifies on Drug Trafficking/Terrorism Nexus (April 24, 2002)
Text: Powell Says U.S. Is Engaged in Middle East Peace Process (April 24, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Seeks Accelerated Efforts on Mideast Conflict (April 21, 2002)
Transcript: Bush Praises Powell's Message of "Hope and Peace" to Mideast (April 18, 2002)
Text: U.S. Largest Humanitarian Contributor to Afghanistan (April 16, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Meets Israeli Peace Coalition (April 16, 2002)
Secretary Evans Presses Senate Democrats on Trade Bill (April 16, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Says Cease-fires Will Not Solve Middle East Crisis (April 15, 2002)
Armitage Says Powell's Peace Mission Will "Exert Every Effort" (April 15, 2002)
Transcript: Powell's Remarks After Meeting Lebanese Leaders April 15 (April 15, 2002)
Text: New State Department Map Shows Areas Affected by Landmines (April 15, 2002)
Transcript: Powell's Remarks Before Meeting Israeli President Katzav (April 14, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Says Middle East Situation is "Exceptionally Dangerous" (April 12, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Prepared to Stay "As Long As Is Necessary" (April 12, 2002)
Bush Gives Powell "Maximum Flexibility" to Implement Mideast Peace Mission (April 11, 2002)
Text: U.S. Efforts Reduce Afghan Landmine Casualties by 50 Percent (April 11, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Says Political Talks Are Key to Mideast Solution (April 10, 2002)
Text: U.S. Contributes $7 Million for Demining in Afghanistan in FY02 (April 10, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Appeals for "Common Vision" in Middle East (April 9, 2002)
Afghan Interim Authority Urges Support for Human Rights (April 9, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Says Cease-Fire Critical to Restarting Political Process (April 7, 2002)
Amb. Prosper: U.S. Committed to Combating War Crimes (April 4, 2002)
Text: Bush Sends Powell to Middle East on Peace Mission (April 4, 2002)
Text: President Proclaims April 9 Former POW Recognition Day 2002 (April 4, 2002)
Transcript: Powell April 3 Interview on CBS 60 Minutes II (April 4, 2002)
Text: U.S. Joins International Partners to Review Issues of Older Persons (April 3, 2002)
Israelis, Palestinians Both Losing In Mideast Conflict, Says Powell (April 2, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Says Zinni to Remain in Mideast (March 29, 2002)
Election 2002 Campaign Spotlight, No. 2 (March 27, 2002)
Text: Resettlement of Montagnard Refugee Family Members (March 26, 2002)
Text: Montagnard Refugees in Cambodia Offered Resettlement in U.S. (March 26, 2002)
Transcript: War Crimes Court Can Count on U.S., Powell Says (March 18, 2002)
Powell Expresses Outrage, Sadness over Islamabad Church Attack (March 17, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Stresses Importance to U.S. and World of State's IV Program (March 14, 2002)
Text: Baltic States to Provide Troops for Operation Enduring Freedom (March 13, 2002)
Text: Powell Calls Zimbabwe Election "Neither Free Nor Fair" (March 13, 2002)
Powell Rejects Reports U.S. Is Boosting Reliance on Nuclear Weapons (March 12, 2002)
Transcript: Secretary Powell Interview on CBS's Face the Nation (March 10, 2002)
Humanitarian Issues Are Priority Concern for Bush Administration (March 8, 2002)
Text: Terror Forces Cannot Stop Freedom Momentum, Mrs. Bush Says (March 8, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Says Women's Issues Have Implications for All (March 7, 2002)
Powell Tells House Panel U.S. Support for Israel Remains Firm (March 7, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Says U.S. Must Do Better at Getting Out Message (March 6, 2002)
Powell Says Israelis, Palestinians Must Consider Consequences of Actions (March 6, 2002)
Excerpt: Powell Calls Sharon about Escalating Violence (March 5, 2002)
Text: DOE Launches Initiatives that Support Clean Coal, Nuclear Power (March 4, 2002)
Transcript: Human Rights Reports Champion Respect for Freedom (March 4, 2002)
Japanese Text: Powell Terms Human Rights Reports Comprehensive, Accurate (March 4, 2002)
Excerpt: Serious Human Rights Abuses by China Persist in Tibet (March 4, 2002)
Excerpt: North Korea Leadership Sees Human Rights as Subversive (March 4, 2002)
Excerpt: Indonesia Moves Toward Democracy, Rights Record Remains Poor (March 4, 2002)
Text: U.S. Commitment to Human Rights Unshaken, Craner Says (March 4, 2002)
Human Rights "Especially Important" In Aftermath of 9/11 (March 4, 2002)
Powell Assesses Foreign Policy Trouble Spots on CNN (March 2, 2002)
Text: U.S. Urges Implementation of Anti-trafficking Measures (Feb. 27, 2002)
Transcript: President Bush Says VOA Brings Truth to the World (Feb. 25, 2002)
Transcript: U.S. House Democrat Emphasizes Bipartisan Support for War (Feb. 22, 2002)
Transcript: Ashcroft Says Law Must Apply Fairly and Equally to All (Feb. 20, 2002)
Text: Ashcroft Calls Terrorism Fight a Defense of Freedom (Feb. 19, 2002)
USAID SUPPORTS AFGHAN MINISTRY OF WOMEN'S AFFAIRS AND INDIGENOUS AFGHAN WOMEN'S HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION (Feb. 19, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Says Iraq Must Allow Arms Inspections (Feb. 17, 2002)
Text: Resolution Urges Greater Religious Freedom in Pakistan (Feb. 14, 2002)
Secretary of State Powell Engages Global Youth Audience via MTV (Feb. 14, 2002)
Text: Rights Panel Chair Stresses Universality of Religious Freedom (Feb. 13, 2002)
Election '02 Campaign Spotlight, No. 1 (A Newsletter on American Politics)  (Feb. 13, 2002)
Pakistan Is a Key Player in Operation Enduring Freedom (Feb. 12, 2002)
Text: State's Larson on Intellectual Property Rights Policy (Feb. 12, 2002)
Text: Senator Baucus on TPA, Labor and Environmental Standards (Feb. 12, 2002)
Text: U.S. Immigration Chief Strives to Speed Refugee Admissions (Feb. 12, 2002)
Transcript: Powell on State Department's FY 2003 Budget (Feb. 12, 2002)
Byliner: Senator Feingold on War Powers and the War on Terrorism (Feb. 11, 2002)
UNHCR Concerned About Afghan Security (Feb. 6, 2002)
State Department Report, February 6: Powell on Iraq (Feb. 6, 2002)
Democrats Frustrated at WTO Negotiations on U.S. Antidumping Law (Feb. 6, 2002)
U.S. Seeks to Help Victims of Modern-Day Slavery, Trafficking in Persons (Feb. 5, 2002)
Text: U.S.-North Korea POW/MIA Talks End (Feb. 2, 2002)
U.S., Jordanian Militaries Cooperate on Demining in Afghanistan (Feb. 1, 2002)
Transcript: Powell, Straw Urge Iran to Be Helpful in Afghanistan (Jan. 31, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Says Israelis, Palestinians Must Move Toward Peace (Jan. 31, 2002)
Transcript: U.S. Will Not Abandon Its Commitment to Human Rights (Jan. 31, 2002)
Transcript: Powell, Jordan's King Abdullah Discuss Mideast, Afghanistan (Jan. 31, 2002)
Text: The Democrats' Response to the President's State of the Union (Jan. 30, 2002)
Fact Sheet: White House USA Freedom Corps Initiative (Jan. 30, 2002)
Text: Powell Addresses Inter-American Committee Against Terrorism (Jan. 28, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Reaffirms U.S. Commitment to Afghan Reconstruction (Jan. 25, 2002)
Text: Ashcroft on New Visa for Victims of Human Trafficking (Jan. 24, 2002)
Transcript: Secretary Powell Announces U.S. Giving $296 Million for Afghan Aid (Jan. 21, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Confident of International Support for Afghanistan (Jan. 21, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Thanks Japan for Support Against Terrorism (Jan. 20, 2002)
Text: Powell Welcomes Pakistan's Actions Against Terrorism (Jan. 20, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Optimistic About Peaceful Solution (Jan. 18, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Pleased By India, Pakistan Efforts to Open Dialogue (Jan. 17, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Confident of Afghan Leader Karzai's Authority (Jan. 17, 2002)
Text: U.S. Welcomes Afghan Ban on Drug Production and Trafficking (Jan. 17, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Says American People Committed to Afghanistan (Jan. 17, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Reopens U.S. Embassy in Kabul (Jan. 17, 2002)
Text: Bush Proclaims January 16, 2002 as Religious Freedom Day (Jan. 16, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Praises Pakistan's Efforts for Peace with India (Jan. 16, 2002)
Powell Departs for South Asia, Japan (Jan. 15, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Says Hunt for Terrorists to Continue (Jan. 9, 2002)
Excerpt: IOM Distributes Radios for Afghan Humanitarian Broadcasts (Jan. 8, 2002)
Text: Trade Deal with Cambodia Ties Workers' Rights, Market Access (Jan. 7, 2002)
Text: Senate Majority Leader Outlines Democrats' Economic Agenda (Jan. 4, 2002)
Text: Powell Names Two Groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (Dec. 26, 2001)
Transcript: U.S. Statement to OSCE on Human Rights Defenders (Dec. 20, 2001)
Text: INS Extends Deadlines for Certain Hmong Refugees (Dec. 18, 2001)
Excerpt: Powell Says Two State Vision for Mideast Still Stands (Dec. 17, 2001)
Text: U.S. Ambassador on New U.S.-Russia Relationship, Media Freedom (Dec. 17, 2001)
Transcript: Powell Says Arafat Can Reduce Violence (Dec. 17, 2001)
Transcript: Powell Says U.S. Determined to Get Bin Laden (Dec. 16, 2001)
Transcript: Powell Says ABM Withdrawal Won't Create Crisis, Arms Race (Dec. 16, 2001)
Theologians Discuss Religious Tolerance in Afghanistan (Dec. 14, 2001)
Transcript: Powell, Blair on Anti-Terror Campaign Dec. 11 in London (Dec. 14, 2001)
Senior Senate Democrats Criticize Bush ABM Treaty Withdrawal (Dec. 13, 2001)
Fact Sheet: Public-Private Partnerships for Mine Action (Dec. 11, 2001)
Text: State Dept. Statement on Human Rights Observances Dec. 10-15 (Dec. 10, 2001)
Text: Bush Proclamation on Human Rights Observances (Dec. 9, 2001)
Transcript: Powell Interview with ORT Television in Moscow (Dec. 9, 2001)
Transcript: Powell Talks About Constitution, Declaration of Independence (Dec. 8, 2001)
December 10 Marks Human Rights Day (Dec. 6, 2001)
Transcript: Powell Press Conference in Brussels at NATO Headquarters (Dec. 6, 2001)
Transcript: Powell Remarks at EU Justice and Home Affairs Council (Dec. 6, 2001)
Text: Leahy Fears Tribunals May Go Beyond Traditional Justice (Dec. 6, 2001)
Terrorism, Drug Trafficking Inextricably Linked, U.S. Experts Say (Dec. 5, 2001)
Excerpt: Powell Calls for End of Terrorist Bombs Against Israel (Dec. 5, 2001)
Transcript: Powell Says Arafat Capable of Doing More to Stop Terrorist Attacks (Dec. 3, 2001)
Powell Affirms U.S. Support for Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, Malaria (Dec. 3, 2001)
Text: Secretary Powell Condemns Terrorist Bombings in Jerusalem (Dec. 1, 2001)
Transcript: Secretary Powell Hosts Iftaar at the State Department (Nov. 29, 2001)
Fact Sheet: Al Qaeda & Taliban: The Making of a Humanitarian Disaster (Nov. 28, 2001)
Establishment of Military Tribunals Is Debated in U.S. (Nov. 28, 2001)
Transcript: Powell, UN Secretary General Discuss Afghanistan, Middle East (Nov. 28, 2001)
Post-Taliban Government Should Protect Rights of Women, White House Says (Nov. 27, 2001)
Transcript: Powell Lauds Goals of Humanitarian Demining Efforts (Nov. 27, 2001)
Text: Presidential Declaration on Refugees and Migration (Nov. 21, 2001)
Transcript: Bush Cites RFK War on Organized Crime, Support for Civil Rights (Nov. 20, 2001)
Transcript: Secretary Powell on Afghanistan Reconstruction (Nov. 20, 2001)
Text: Powell Lays Out U.S. Vision for Mideast Peace (Nov. 19, 2001)
Transcript: Powell on Fox News Nov. 18 Speaks on Afghanistan's Transition (Nov. 18, 2001)
Transcript: Powell Welcomes Moves to Form Broad-Based Afghan Government (Nov. 18, 2001)
Excerpt: Powell Holds Talks at UN on Mideast Peace, Afghanistan (Nov. 11, 2001)
Byliner: Roots of the International Religious Freedom Report (Nov. 7, 2001)
UN Security Council Blames Taliban for Humanitarian Crisis (Nov. 7, 2001)
Text: Resolution Urges Protection of Women's Rights in Afghanistan (Nov. 7, 2001)
Excerpt: Powell Seeks Positive Direction for Middle East (Nov. 7, 2001)
Text: UNHCR Reports Overflow in Afghan Refugee Camps (Nov. 5, 2001)
Text: U.N. Panel Examines How Internet Affects Drug Trafficking (Nov. 5, 2001)
Text: UNHCR Briefing on Afghanistan Humanitarian Situation (Nov. 2, 2001)
Fact Sheet: The U.S. Humanitarian Demining Program (Nov. 1, 2001)
U.S. Committed to Improving Human Rights in Afghanistan (Nov. 1, 2001)
Human Rights Watch Says Taliban Mounted "Catastrophic Assault" on Women (Nov. 1, 2001)
House Passes Bill to Aid Adult Children of Vietnamese Refugees (Oct. 30, 2001)
Text: U.N. Humanitarian Coordinator Afghanistan Report, Oct. 30 (Oct. 30, 2001)
Japanese [Note: The following, originally published in The Daily Yomiuri, October 30, 2001, on Page 9, is reproduced here with The Yomiuri Shimbun's permission.] U.S. humanitarian aid and war against terrorism go hand in hand (Oct. 28, 2001)
Text: Powell Attacks Terrorists as Threat to Civilization (Oct. 26, 2001)
Fact Sheet: Humanitarian Aid to the Afghan People as of 10/24 (Oct. 24, 2001)
Transcript: Powell Says U.S. Finding Enthusiastic Coalition Support (Oct. 24, 2001)
U.S. Aid Flows to Afghanistan; Refugee Numbers Increase (Oct. 23, 2001)
Byliner: USAID Administrator on Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan (Oct. 22, 2001)
Excerpt: Powell Urges Israelis, Palestinians to Reduce Violence (Oct. 22, 2001)
Text: Senate Passes Measure Decrying Bigotry Against Sikh-Americans (Oct. 19, 2001)
Transcript: Powell Says China's Help Against Terrorism Encouraging (Oct. 18, 2001)
Text: Resolution on Afghanistan's Need for Humanitarian Assistance (Oct. 18, 2001)
Sept. 11 Attacks Were Crimes Against Humanity, Says UNHCR's Robinson (Oct. 17, 2001)
Text: Powell, Singh Says U.S., India Are United Against Terrorism (Oct. 17, 2001)
Byliner: Secretary of State Powell on Trade Negotiating Bill (Oct. 17, 2001)
Excerpt: Powell Foresees UN Role in Post-Taliban Afghanistan (Oct. 17, 2001)
Fact Sheet: Humanitarian Aid to the Afghan People (Oct. 15, 2001)
Afghan Refugee Movement Limited So Far (Oct. 15, 2001)
Transcript: Powell, Musharraf Discuss Terrorism, Afghanistan (Oct. 15, 2001)
Japanese Byliner: Secretary of State Powell on Battle Against Terrorism (Oct. 12, 2001)
The UN Helped Galvanize Action Against the Terrorists, Powell Says (Oct. 11, 2001)
Transcript: Powell at FBI Event on Most Wanted Terrorists List (Oct. 10, 2001)
Text: State's Kreczko on U.S., International Support for Afghan Refugees (Oct. 10, 2001)
Text: USAID Chief Details U.S. Humanitarian Response to Afghanistan (Oct. 10, 2001)
Text: U.S., U.K. to Collaborate on Health Care, Response to Bioterrorism (Oct. 10, 2001)
Text: Boucher on UNGA Election to Non-Permanent Seats on the UNSC (Oct. 8, 2001)
Text: Powell Praises Mansfield as Great Leader, Statesman (Oct. 5, 2001)
Text: Powell Identifies Foreign Terrorist Organizations (Oct. 5, 2001)
Congressman Submits Resolution Condemning Bigotry Against Sikhs (Oct. 4, 2001)
Proclamation on Disability Employment Awareness Month - 2001 (Oct. 3, 2001)
Congressman Royce Stresses Tolerance After Terrorist Attacks in U.S. (Oct. 3, 2001)
Transcript: Powell Discuss Terrorism with Senate Committee Members (Oct. 3, 2001)
Title: DEA Administrator Testifies on Taliban and Drug Trafficking (Oct. 3, 2001)
Texts: Resolution Condemns Bigotry Against Sikh-Americans (Oct. 2, 2001)
Text: Senate Democrats Assail WTO Draft as Targeting U.S. Laws (Oct. 1, 2001)
Transcript: Powell Says bin Laden, al-Qaida First Priority (Oct. 1, 2001)
Text: Desperate Refugees Turning to Human Traffickers, UNHCR Says (Oct. 1, 2001)
Transcript: Powell Says Time Remains to Stop Support for Terrorism (Sept. 27, 2001)
Text: U.S. on Freedom of Thought, Conscience, Religion, Belief (Sept. 26, 2001)
Text: UNHCR Plans for Influx of Afghan Refugees into Other Countries (Sept. 26, 2001)
Transcript: Bush, O'Neill, Powell on Freezing Terrorist Assets (Sept. 24, 2001)
Powell Says U.S. Will Share Evidence Against bin Laden (Sept. 23, 2001)
Transcript: Powell Says Campaign Against Terrorism Has Begun (Sept. 23, 2001)
Transcript: Powell Says U.S. Focusing on Usama bin Laden, al-Qaida (Sept. 23, 2001)
Text: U.S. Nuclear Power Plants Ordered to Keep Heightened Security (Sept. 21, 2001)
Text: Bush Proclaims National POW/MIA Recognition Day (Sept. 21, 2001)
Excerpts: Lugar, Gilman on National POW/MIA Recognition Day (Sept. 21, 2001)
Text: U.S. Humanitarian Assistance for Afghanistan (Sept. 20, 2001)
Text: U.S.-Indonesian Statement on Terrorism, Religious Tolerance (Sept. 19, 2001)
Bush, Powell Talk with World Leaders on Fight Against Terrorism (Sept. 18, 2001)
Transcript: Powell, Korean Foreign Minister Remarks September 18 (Sept. 18, 2001)
Transcript: Powell Praises Anti-Terrorism Coalition (Sept. 17, 2001)
Transcript: Secretary of State Powell Briefing at State Dept. (Sept. 14, 2001)
Transcript: Powell Points to bin Laden as a Suspect in Terrorist Attacks (Sept. 14, 2001)
Transcript: Powell September 12 Interview on National Public Radio (Sept. 12, 2001)
Transcript: Powell Calls for Global Coalition Against Terrorism (Sept. 12, 2001)
Text: Powell Statement on International Education Week 2001 (Aug. 7, 2001)
Text: Bill Would Protect Rights of Americans in Foreign Courts (Aug. 1, 2001)
Text: National Research Council Issues Report on High-tech Labor Market (Jan. 1, 1998)
Media Expert Says Internet Is Fertile Ground for Sowing Democracy (Jan. 1, 1998)
Cheney, Powell Say An Apology to China Is Not Appropriate (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Powell Statement before Senate Foreign Relations Committee (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: President Clinton Statement on No Gun Ri January 11, 2001 (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Helms Opposes Clinton's Approval of the ICC Treaty (Jan. 1, 1998)
Powell Set to Continue His "American Journey" in Top Foreign Affairs Post (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Steinberg on U.S. Support for Humanitarian Demining (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Albright Democracy Conference Remarks (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Remarks by President Clinton at Vietnam Demining Event (Jan. 1, 1998)
Fact Sheet: U.S. Humanitarian Demining in Vietnam (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Vietnamese Humanitarian Demining Experts End U.S. Tour (Jan. 1, 1998)
Two Bills Proposed to Help U.S. POWs Used as Forced Labor by Japan (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Rep. Pitts Oct. 25 on Violence Against Religious Minorities (Jan. 1, 1998)
Fact Sheet: State, Defense Departments Pursue Demining Initiative (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Sen. Hatch Says POWs Should Be Able to Sue Japanese Firms (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Resolution Decries Treatment of U.S. Civilian WWII Prisoners (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Bill Would Allow U.S. WWII POWs to Seek Redress from Japan (Jan. 1, 1998)
Excerpt: Powell April 11 at Contact Group Joint Press Conference (Jan. 1, 1998)
Byliner: Under Secretary Lieberman on Challenge of a Free Press (Jan. 1, 1998)
Free Press Heroes to be Honored on World Press Freedom Day By David Pitts Washington File Staff Writer (Jan. 1, 1998)
Fact Sheet: Clinton Administration Action on Human Trafficking (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: UNICEF Condemns Child Sex Trafficking (Jan. 1, 1998)
U.S. Wants to Strengthen Landmine Protocol to Make Mines More Detectable (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: U.S. Statement on Twelfth Anniversary of the Halabja Massacre (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Albright Says Task Is to Renew Democratic Momentum (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Powell Briefing Aboard Aircraft Following Trip to Europe (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Secretary of State Powell Interview on Lehrer News Hour (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Powell Outlines State Department Budget Request for FY 2002 (Jan. 1, 1998)
Powell Says U.S. Must Stay Engaged with China (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Powell Says U.S. Seeks an Environment Intolerant of Terrorism (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Secretary of State Powell's Interview on CNN May 14, 2001 (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Powell Reveals $43 Million in New Aid to Afghans (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Powell June 3 Interview on CNN's Late Edition (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Powell June 3 Interview on NBC's "Meet the Press" (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Powell-S. Korean Foreign Minister Remarks (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Powell on Bush trip, U.S.-European Security Interests (Jan. 1, 1998)
Backgrounder: Nuremberg War Crimes Legacy -- Part One (Jan. 1, 1998)
Backgrounder: Nuremberg War Crimes Legacy -- Part Two (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Powell at Campaign to Preserve U.S. Global Leadership (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Powell Says Upcoming Asia Trip Will Strengthen Ties (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Secretary Powell's Press Conference in Tokyo July 24 (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcripts: Secretary Powell's July 25 Remarks Concerning China (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Powell Praises Work of MIA Accounting Task Force (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Powell Says Open Societies Essential for Trade (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Secretary Powell Press Conference  in Beijing July 28 Following is the State Department transcript of the press conference: (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Powell Discusses Korean Peninsula, Missile Defense (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Powell Advocates Open Societies as Way to Prosperity (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Sec. Powell En Route to Canberra July 29 (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Rumsfeld Says Overwhelming Offensive Power Doesn't Always Deter (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Powell Stresses U.S. Wants Friendly Ties With China (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: State's Report on Hong Kong Sees Freedoms Mostly Intact (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Secretary Powell at NetDiplomacy Conference September 6 (Jan. 1, 1998)
2001 Election Report, July 31: Election Commission Report (Jan. 1, 1998)
U.S. Regains Seat on U.N. Human Rights Commission (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: OSCE Human Rights Office Concerned About Anti-Muslim Violence (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: U.S. Statement to the OSCE on Refugees and Migration (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Justice, State Issue Human Trafficking Regulations (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Violence Is Pervasive, Global Study Shows (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Helsinki Commission Praises State Dept. Report on Trafficking (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: U.S. Commends Anti-Trafficking Efforts of OSCE (Jan. 1, 1998)
State Department Releases Trafficking in Persons Report (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Powell, Dobriansky Briefing on Trafficking Report (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Lawmakers Urge Customs, Labor to Check Chinese Products (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Powell Address at U.N. Special Session on HIV/AIDS (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: State Department Release on World Refugee Day (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Senate Passes Measure on U.S. Membership on Rights Panel (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Senate Resolution Hails Founding of Asian Democracy Group (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: End Racial Profiling Act of 2001 Introduced in Congress June 6 (Jan. 1, 1998)
Fact Sheet: State Department Programs to Combat Trafficking in Persons (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Dobriansky Says U.S. Leading Advocate for Human Rights (Jan. 1, 1998)
Dobriansky Discusses Vote Against U.S. Human Rights Seat (Jan. 1, 1998)
Sauerbrey Assesses U.N. Human Rights Commission (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Dobriansky Speaks on Community of Democracies (Jan. 1, 1998)
Fact Sheet: U.S. Diversity Immigrant Visa Program for 2002 (Jan. 1, 1998)
Excerpt: Senators Urge Discussion on Japan's WWII Slave Labor (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Senate Concurrent Resolution 158 on Japan's WWII Slave Labor (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Presidential Declaration on Refugee Admissions for 2001 (Jan. 1, 1998)
Excerpts: Seven Women Rescued from Trafficking Scheme in Cambodia (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: U.S. Contributes $42.9 Million More to UNHCR (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Sen. Wellstone on Senate Passage of Anti-Sex Trafficking Bill (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: NASA Launches Flying Laboratory to Observe Pacific Rim (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Nuclear Power Use May Reduce Emissions, Global Warming (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Holbrooke Speaks Out for Refugees Worldwide (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Clinton Memo on 2001 Refugee Admissions (Jan. 1, 1998)
Excerpts: U.S. Officials Brief at Community of Democracies Conference (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Albright Remarks to World Forum on Democracy in Warsaw (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Albright to Democracy and International Organization Panel (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Albright in Gdansk on Challenges Faced by Democracies (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: State Department Announces Results of Diversity Visa Program (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Assistant Secretary Koh Briefs on Community of Democracies (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: State Department Spokesman June 16 on Demining and Vietnam (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: OSCE Press Release on Human Trafficking Meeting (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Albright Launches Annual Human Rights Country Reports (Jan. 1, 1998)
Excerpts: State Department 1999 Human Rights Reports for East Asia (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Albright, Koh, Q&A on Human Rights Reports (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Introduction to 1999 Human Rights Reports (Jan. 1, 1998)
U.S. Pressing Forward to Stop Trafficking in Women and Children (Jan. 1, 1998)
U.S. Dept. of Labor Report Cites Widespread Labor Abuses in Burma (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Albright Remarks on Trafficking in Women and Children (Jan. 1, 1998)
Fact Sheet: Combating Trafficking In Women And Children in South Asia (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Trafficking in Human Beings Meeting Opens in Manila (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Albright March 23 Address to UN Human Rights Commission (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Albright Remarks at Trafficking in Women and Children Meeting (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Moose March 27 Remarks to U.N. Commission on Human Rights (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Worldnet on Trafficking in Women and Children Conference (Jan. 1, 1998)
Treasury Secretary Summers Denounces Abusive Child Labor (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Ryan April 10 Remarks to U.N. Commission on Human Rights (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Assistant Secretary Koh Remarks on China Rights Vote (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: U.S. on Burma Election Anniversary, Harassment of Opposition (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Albright on 10th anniversary of Free Burma Elections (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Senate Concurrent Resolution 113 Urges Burma Democracy (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Sen. Harkin On U.S. Funding Against Child Labor Abuses (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Labor's Herman On Global Abusive Child Labor (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: White House Briefing on Child Labor Protocols July 5 (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Lawmaker Criticizes North Korea's Human Rights Record (Jan. 1, 1998)
Campaign to Eliminate Global Gender Violence Begins Nov. 25 (Jan. 1, 1998)
Albright Discusses Second U.S. International Religious Freedom Report (Jan. 1, 1998)
Koh Discusses U.S. Report to the UN on Racial Discrimination By David Pitts Washington File Staff Writer (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Albright Sept. 21 on Violation of Aung San Suu Kyi's Rights (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Lawmakers Introduce Measure on 2008 Olympics, Human Rights (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Clinton Human Rights Day Observance Remarks (Jan. 1, 1998)
Fact Sheet: Human Rights Day: The Eleanor Roosevelt Award (Jan. 1, 1998)
Fact Sheet: The Clinton Administration's Promotion of Human Rights (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Clinton Human Rights Proclamation (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: U.S. Welcomes Human Rights Talks in Burma, Koh Says Following is a transcript of the briefing: (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Albright Hopes Talks Will Improve Human Rights in Burma (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Gore Proposes $4.8 Million to Preserve Internment Camps (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Powell Says Trade, Economics Important in Changing Asia (Jan. 1, 1998)
Fact Sheet: White House on Trade and Labor and the Environment (Jan. 1, 1998)
Fact Sheet: "Special 301" Decision on Intellectual Property Rights (Jan. 1, 1998)
Byliner: Harvard University Researcher on the Loss of Biodiversity (Jan. 1, 1998)
Bush Names Choices for Secretaries of Labor, Energy, Transportation (Jan. 1, 1998)
Civil Rights, Immigration Specialist to Head U.S. Labor Department (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Powell-Tanaka Press Conference on U.S.-Japan Treaties (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Albright Statement on Nomination of Colin Powell to be Secretary of State (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: President-elect Bush, Colin Powell Press Conference (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Clinton Statement on U.S. Presidential Election (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Vice President Gore Presidential Election Concession Speech Following is a transcript of the vice president's speech: December 13, 2000 (Jan. 1, 1998)
Background Information on Election 2000 (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Clinton Remarks on the Presidential Election (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Community of Democracies Foreign Ministers Statement (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Gore August 17 Democratic National Convention Remarks (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Lieberman 8/16 Democratic National Convention Remarks (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Democratic Platform Foreign Policy Plank (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Jackson 8/15 Democratic National Convention Remarks (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Caroline Kennedy at the Democratic Convention, August 16, 2000 (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Sen. Kennedy Democratic National Convention Remarks (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Representative Ford Democratic National Convention Remarks (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Hillary Clinton Aug. 14 Democratic National Convention Remarks (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Clinton Aug. 14 Democratic National Convention Remarks (Jan. 1, 1998)
Women and Minorities in Majority at Democratic Convention (Jan. 1, 1998)
Democratic Conventions Then and Now (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Colin Powell Remarks to Republican National Convention (Jan. 1, 1998)

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