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  • June 21, 2022

    Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will begin to implement the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act’s provisions to prohibit imports made by forced labor into the United States of products made in Xinjiang.

  • June 21, 2022

    Civilians Killed in Ethiopia

    We are gravely concerned by reported killings of civilians in the Amhara community of the Oromia Region of Ethiopia this weekend. We mourn for the victims and extend our sincerest condolences to survivors and all those who lost loved ones in this horrific act.

  • June 19, 2022

    The Colombian Election

    Congratulations to the Colombian people for exercising their right to vote and reaffirming the strength of their democracy. We look forward to continuing our strong partnership with Colombia.

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Commemorating Pride Month

For over 50 years, people around the world have come together to celebrate, promote, and fight for the human rights of LGBTQI+ people. In celebration of Pride Month, the State Department recommits to protecting and promoting those rights around the world.

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