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The United Nations Office in Geneva is hosting a session called "You Have the Floor" to allow the public to provide feedback on human rights issues, in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
On the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the United States Department of State emphasizes the importance of protecting human rights and promoting accountability for violations and abuses. While progress has been made, authorities continue to trample on human rights in the name of security or power. The UDHR serves as a guiding light to create a world where human rights belong to everyone, everywhere.
The US Department of the Treasury has designated individuals and entities involved in human rights abuses in various countries, including Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Iran, Liberia, People's Republic of China, South Sudan, and Uganda. These designations are part of the Treasury's commitment to promoting respect for human rights and holding perpetrators accountable. The sanctions target individuals involved in repression, sexual violence, terrorism, corruption, and other serious human rights abuses. The actions are taken in coordination with allies and partners and aim to deter human rights abuse globally.
The United States Department of State has released its annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, covering 198 countries and territories. The reports document human rights abuses and violations in 2022, including war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity. The reports also highlight the compounding impacts of human rights violations on marginalized communities and include enhanced reporting on conversion "therapy" practices and unnecessary surgeries on intersex persons. The reports emphasize the importance of democracy, human rights, and accountability and showcase the courage of human rights defenders worldwide.