Informative roundtable on Malaysia’s diverse and dynamic information landscape and transparency & accountability. 🇺🇸 appreciates the work of media practitioners working to promote press freedom and protect journalists.

Engaging discussion w/ Bahagian Hal Ehwal Undang-Undang, JPM Deputy Law Minister M. Kulasegaran on bolstering democratic institutions, human rights, & humanitarian cooperation. 🇺🇸 commends 🇲🇾 democratic gains, incl implementing electoral reforms and greater judicial independence.

Collaborative discussion with 🇲🇾 civil society representatives on U.S. support for Malaysia’s democratic progress, governance, anti-corruption reforms, and ensuring free and fair elections. 🇺🇸 is proud to support 🇲🇾’s efforts to promote a vibrant democracy.

Energizing discussion with 🇲🇾 @myKESUMA H.E. Minister of Human Resources Steve Sim on 🇺🇸-🇲🇾partnership to improve identification of trafficking victims and uphold workers’ rights. 🇺🇸 looks forward to partnering with 🇲🇾 on these issues during Malaysia’s 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship.

Inspiring visit to the local #UNHCRMalaysia center offering vital support to refugees and host communities that host them. 🇺🇸 is the #1 donor to UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and welcomes Malaysian support for vulnerable persons displaced far from home.

A special thanks to Ambassador Kagan and the stellar U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur team for a robust visit advancing 🇺🇸-🇲🇾 cooperation on human rights, democracy, and humanitarian support. Our partnership will advance our goal of a free and open, prosperous, secure, and resilient cooperation that

Hello, 🇻🇳! Thrilled to be in Hanoi to engage valued partners on the 🇺🇸-🇻🇳 Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, including promotion & protection of human rights, support for marginalized & vulnerable populations, and coordination to address global challenges.

Honored to meet with anti-trafficking organizations in Vietnam as we strive to support survivors and combat all forms of human trafficking. We remain committed to partnering with the 🇻🇳 government and NGOs to strengthen efforts to combat human trafficking at home and abroad.

Collaborative discussion w/ Vice Labor Minister Lê Văn Thanh on the U.S.-Vietnam Labor Dialogue, our longest-running labor dialogue with any country, and the path forward. 🇺🇸 & 🇻🇳 have a long history of working to improve labor rights and protect survivors of human trafficking.

Fruitful engagement with Vice Chairman of the Communist Party of Vietnam’s Commission for External Relations Ngô Lê Văn on our progress implementing the 🇺🇸-🇻🇳 Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. 🇺🇸 continues to call on Vietnam to protect human rights, fundamental freedoms, and

Today is International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances – an opportunity to remember the victims of enforced disappearances around the world and reinforce our call for governments everywhere to put an end to this egregious practice. state.gov/international-…

Productive exchange with 🇻🇳 Viet Nam Diplomacy Vice Minister Hà Kim Ngọc on protecting and promoting human rights. 🇺🇸 is committed to strengthening our cooperation on these issues through our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Engaging discussion with 🇻🇳 Vice Minister of Home Affairs Vũ Chiến Thắng and the Government Committee for Religious Affairs on advancing religious freedom for all. 🇺🇸 is committed to engaging 🇻🇳 on strengthening protections for freedom of religion or belief through the

Substantive discussion with President of Ho Chi Minh Academy Dr. Nguyễn Xuân Thắng on the importance of protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms. The 🇺🇸-🇻🇳 Comprehensive Strategic Partnership supports bilateral cooperation on the most pressing challenges we face.

Farewell, 🇻🇳! Thank you, Ambassador Knapper and the dynamic Embassy Hanoi team, for a memorable visit. Guided by our unprecedented elevation of ties via the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, 🇺🇸 & 🇻🇳 will continue to work together to support the promotion & protection of human

Hersh Goldberg-Polin is an American hero who will be remembered for his kindness and selflessness. Our hearts break for Jon, Rachel, and their entire family, as well as the other families who found out today their loved ones won’t be coming home. May their memory be a blessing.

Today on #LaborDay, we honor the countless contributions made by American workers to strengthen our nation's prosperity and security. 🇺🇸 is committed to promoting and defending the rights of working people both here in the United States and around the world.

Thrilled to welcome Dr. Dafna Rand back to Department of State to lead State Department: Democracy, Human Rights, & Labor. With her deep foreign policy & human rights experience, Dafna is the leader we need to help advance freedom, justice, and democratic principles around the world.

The release of 135 political prisoners in Nicaragua is a testament to the strength of U.S. collaboration with 🇬🇹 and rights-respecting partners throughout the region. But let’s be clear: the world will not tolerate the continued repression of Nicaraguans demanding freedom. This

Palestinian children are now receiving polio vaccinations in a campaign led by World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners, made possible by concerted diplomatic efforts to streamline personnel and materials into Gaza. But it is not enough. A ceasefire deal must be finalized to surge humanitarian