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  1. RT @state_drl: #Posner: It is in our interest to help #Afghan #CivilSociety amplify their own voices goo.gl/Ljxh3 #HRR11 8:09 AM May 24th via HootSuite
  2. #Posner: Women need to be fully engaged and their rights fully respected #humanrights #HR11 8:04 AM May 24th via HootSuite
  3. RT @democracyis: .@State_DRL: Sustainable democracy requires a vibrant civil society. #HRR2011@HumanRightsGov 8:00 AM May 24th via HootSuite
  4. #Posner: #humanrights is an essential part of what we do across the board #HR11 state.gov 7:55 AM May 24th via HootSuite
  5. #Posner - We recognize that change in any society is going to be a process, it’s not a linear process #HR11 7:51 AM May 24th via HootSuite
  6. RT @state_drl:#Posner: 2011 was year of dramatic changes, with historic change led by citizens across the Middle East & North #Africa #HRR11 7:45 AM May 24th via HootSuite
  7. RT @statedept: #SecClinton: We are working to make #HumanRights a human reality. state.gov #HRR2011 7:43 AM May 24th via HootSuite
  8. #SecClinton: We know we have to be able to speak out & speak up for those unable to use their own voices #humanrights state.gov 7:43 AM May 24th via HootSuite
  9. RT @statedept: #SecClinton: Today the Egyptian people participated in their first truly democratic election for President. #Egypt #HRR2011 7:40 AM May 24th via HootSuite
  10. #SecClinton With #LGBT people, we’re working to bring them into full participation in their societies #humanrights state.gov 7:40 AM May 24th via HootSuite
  11. #SecClinton: #humanrights reports make clear to citizens and activists everywhere, you are not alone, we are with you state.gov 7:38 AM May 24th via HootSuite
  12. Watch #SecClinton for the release of the 2011 #humanrights reports state.gov 7:25 AM May 24th via HootSuite
  13. Join #SecClinton for the release of the 2011 #HumanRights Reprts. Watch live on state.gov at 10:30 AM EDT May 24. #HRR2011 6:35 AM May 24th via HootSuite
  14. #HumanRights Reports to be released May 24 at 1030 EDT / 1430 GMT. Watch live on state.gov #HRR2011 5:25 AM May 24th via HootSuite
  15. U.S. Colleges embrace #Culture goo.gl/QW2qG What are popular programs in your local schools? 11:00 PM May 23rd via HootSuite
  16. What was the first college in the U.S. to adopt an #Asian Studies program? goo.gl/QW2qG #education 10:35 PM May 23rd via HootSuite
  17. #SecClinton: "Best wishes to all Bermudians as you celebrate #Bermuda Day this May 24." goo.gl/fH3GC 3:02 PM May 23rd via HootSuite
  18. #SecClinton on the Law of the Sea Treaty: "We believe that it is imperative to act now." goo.gl/XO2Mi #LawoftheSea 11:21 AM May 23rd via HootSuite
  19. .@StateDept: "Overcoming #Yemen’s challenges requires a comprehensive strategy." goo.gl/eHaAY 8:14 AM May 23rd via HootSuite
  20. $30 million for emergency relief in #SouthSudan from #USAID goo.gl/FrcmW 2:25 AM May 23rd via HootSuite