Remarks by Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Briefing on Colombia
The United States is encouraged by the steps your government has taken to advance the implementation of the 2016 Peace Accord. Read More»
Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield on the humanitarian impact of Russia’s War Against Ukraine
Remarks by Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Briefing on the humanitarian impact of Russia’s War Against Ukraine. Read More»
Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield at UN General Assembly Emergency Special Session on Ukraine
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN General Assembly Emergency Special Session on Ukraine. Read More»
Remarks by Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield at a UN General Assembly Debate on Ukraine
Remarks by Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield at a UN General Assembly debate on the situation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. Read More»
Joint Statement at the 46th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council
“No country – including our own – can claim to have a perfect record on human rights.” Read More»
Illegitimate Maduro Regime’s Election to the UN Human Rights Council
''The election to the Human Rights Council of Maduro’s representative is a farce that further undermines the Council’s already frail credibility.'' Read More»
World Space Week
World Space Week is observed from October 4–10 and is officially defined as "an international celebration of science and technology." Read More»
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
This day is observed on August 9 each year to promote and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous population. Read More»
World Day against Trafficking in Persons
The United Nations designated July 30 as the World Day against Trafficking in Persons. Read More»
Statement by the U.S. Mission to the UN on a Security Council Meeting on Venezuela
''We support interim President Guaidó’s call for a peaceful democratic transition and to be clear about the need for Maduro to relinquish power.'' Read More»
Ambassador Haley Chairs an Arria-Formula Meeting on Corruption in Venezuela
''Corruption on the scale of Venezuela is a moral crime against the people. But it is also a matter of international peace and security.'' Read More»
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in Nicaragua
Remarks by the United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley. Read More»
Ambassador Haley on the Release of a UN Report Detailing Human Rights Abuses in Nicaragua
''The UN released a report detailing widespread human rights violations and abuses by the Nicaraguan government and its affiliated groups against its own people.'' Read More»
World Environment Day
World Environment Day is held each year on June 5. Read More»
Ambassador Haley on the Persecution of Catholic Bishops in Venezuela
''We continue to stand strongly with the Venezuelan people in their battle to restore their democracy in the face of a brutal dictator.'' Read More»
Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day is observed on December 10. It commemorates the day on which, in 1948, the UN adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Read More»
Ambassador Haley Chairs a UN Security Council Meeting on Venezuela
''The crisis in Venezuela today poses a direct threat to international peace and security. '' Read More»
United Nations Day
On October 24, the international community celebrates United Nations Day to mark the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter. Read More»
Statement by Ambassador Haley on the Gubernatorial Elections in Venezuela
''Venezuelans once again attempted to make their voices heard, and dictator Maduro once again tried to silence them through.'' Read More»
Emergency UN Security Council Briefing on North Korea
Remarks by Ambassador Nikki Haley at an Emergency UN Security Council Briefing on North Korea. Read More»
Statement on the Announcement of New Financial Sanctions on Venezuela
Statement by the United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley. Read More»
International Youth Day
International Youth Day (IYD) is observed on August 12 by the United Nations. Read More»
Remarks at a UN Human Rights Council Side Event: “Human Rights and Democracy in Venezuela”
Remarks by the United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley. Read More»
United Nations Day
October 24 marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter. Read More»
#Habitat3
The United States participated in the United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development (Habitat III) in Quito, Ecuador, October 17-20, 2016. Read More»
International Day of the Girl Child
In 2011, a United Nations resolution established October 11 as the International Day of the Girl. Read More»
Leaders Summit on Refugees
Remarks by President Obama at Leaders Summit on Refugees. Read More»
Call to Action on the Global Refugee Crisis
White House announced commitments for private sector engagement on the Global Refugee Crisis. Read More»
Refugees and Migration
Remarks by Secretary Kerry at the UN High-Level Plenary Meeting on Refugees and Migration. Read More»
UN Human Rights Council Resolution on Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity
The United Nations Human Rights Council adopted its third UN resolution on the human rights of LGBT persons. Read More»
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