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U.S. Mission Geneva

@usmissiongeneva

U.S. Mission to the United Nations and Other International Organizations in Geneva.

Geneva, Switzerlandgeneva.usmission.govJoined April 2009

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Secretary Janet Yellen

@SecYellen

I'm grateful to Finance Minister Godongwana for welcoming me to Pretoria, and for our productive discussion on South Africa’s economic outlook and energy sector reforms, support in developing the Pandemic Fund, addressing regional debt problems, and promoting climate resilience.

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USAID Chief Climate Officer Gillian Caldwell

@CaldwellUSAID

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Only about half of Indonesia's plastic waste is collected--the rest is openly dumped or burned, impacting human health and the environment.

@USAID

’s #CleanCitiesBlueOcean is helping local communities better manage their solid waste facilities & build stronger recycling markets.

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Ambassador Michele Sison

@State_IO

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UN Resident Coordinators play a critical role as standard bearers of

@UN

values & principles. Great meeting w/UN RC, HE

@NathalieFustier

@ONUMaroc

, to discuss her role coordinating UN programs on eco development, women & youth employment & more.

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Ambassador Sheba Crocker

In Dnipro,

visited the apartment block where 46 civilians, incl. 6 children, died following a Russian missile strike Jan. 14. Together, we must do all we can to relieve the suffering caused by Russia’s unprovoked & continued aggression. #UnitedWithUkraine

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UNHCR Representation for EU Affairs

@Refugees_EU

Jan 25

More than 45 people died in this building. High Commissioner @FilippoGrandi visited Dnipro in Ukraine where a missile struck an apartment block on 14 January.

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Millennium Challenge

@MCCgov

Jan 26

Learn about all we did in 2022, including launching a new evidence platform, releasing a new indicator measuring employment opportunity, and more! mcc.gov/news-and-event

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Ambassador Amy Gutmann

@USAmbGermany

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United States government official

As the President said, we are grateful to Chancellor Scholz for providing German Leopard 2 tanks, and thank the Chancellor for his leadership and his steadfast commitment to our collective efforts to support Ukraine. youtube.com/watch?v=9ks6If

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Ned Price

@StateDeptSpox

Jan 26

United States government official

The United States stands #UnitedAgainstCorruption with all Panamanians in support of democracy and the rule of law. This action, in line with all corruption designations, reinforces U.S. commitment to anti-corruption around the world. state.gov/designation-of

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Secretary Antony Blinken

@SecBlinken

Jan 26

United States government official

The United States is committed to imposing costs on corrupt officials who undermine democracy and the rule of law. Today we announce the designation of former Panamanian President Ricardo Alberto Martinelli Berrocal for his involvement in significant corruption.

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Global Engagement Center

@TheGEC

Jan 25

Disinformation is the Kremlin's standard tactic. Desertion is just one of the many real problems facing 🇷🇺 troops in 🇺🇦. Hear what the Russian soldiers have to say. What do you prefer: sweet lies or the bitter truth?

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Ambassador Michèle Taylor

@USAmbHRC

Jan 25

My visit to Ramallah was productive, marked by important meetings. Not only did we discuss key issues, but I also had the opportunity to savor the delicious falafel. The diversity of perspectives & richness of the culture in Ramallah is something I will always treasure.

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III

@SecDef

Jan 25

United States government official

Today, I spoke with my 🇺🇦 counterpart

@oleksiireznikov

to discuss today’s commitment of Abrams tanks and Ukraine’s other urgent security assistance needs to help Ukraine 🇺🇦 repel Russia’s war of aggression.

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Under Secretary Uzra Zeya

@UnderSecStateJ

Jan 25

Pleased to welcome 100+ reps to today’s #SummitForDemocracy Focal Group mtg, 63 days before Summit 2! Our collective action on combating corruption, advancing rights-protecting tech & bolstering independent media & free/fair elections shows #DemocracyDelivers for our people & 🌎.

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Samantha Power

@PowerUSAID

Jan 25

An unprecedented 6th failed rainy season is predicted in Somalia. I spoke with President

@HassanSMohamud

about the resulting hunger crisis and the urgency of mobilizing the int’l community to step up and join the US in providing humanitarian relief. usaid.gov/news-informati

Children help carry home food aid provided by USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) and WFP at Qoorqoora village, 30km southwest of Galkayo in the Mudug region of Somalia. Working with partners such as BHA, WFP has continued to support vulnerable communities through droughts, floods, desert locust infestations, and COVID-19. Photo by WFP/Ismail Taxta.

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Ned Price

@StateDeptSpox

Jan 25

United States government official

The U.S. strongly condemns the murder of Thulani Maseko, a prominent human rights lawyer in Eswatini and a champion of social justice. We offer our condolences, and we call for a full, transparent, and impartial investigation, as well as accountability for those responsible.

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Department of State

@StateDept

Jan 25

United States government organization

@TheCityClub

of Cleveland,

@DeputySecState

shared a vision of a Ukraine that is open and safe, democratic and secure, still inspiring and always free. We are all focused on standing with Ukraine for as long as it takes.

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Department of State

@StateDept

Jan 26

United States government organization

@POTUS

said PEPFAR’s new strategy “will help create a future where every HIV infection is prevented, every person has access to treatment, and every generation can live free from the stigma that too often surrounds AIDS.” Read about 20 years of

@PEPFAR

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PEPFAR: 20 years of impact

The U.S. global AIDS relief initiative known as PEPFAR has helped millions of people since it was created in 2003. Learn more about it.

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President Biden

@POTUS

Jan 25

United States government official

Today, I announced that the United States will send 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine – evidence of our enduring and unflagging commitment to Ukraine and our confidence in the skill of Ukrainian forces. As I told President Zelenskyy, we're with Ukraine for as long as it takes.

President Biden delivers remarks alongside the United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, and the Secretary of Defense, Lloyd J. Austin III.

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Great to see

support in action today at one of Port-Au-Prince’s cholera treatment centers. 25K+ suspected cholera cases have been identified by Haitian gov’t since November 2022. While we see progress in PAP w/ cholera cases leveling off, we know we must remain vigilant

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Department of State

@StateDept

Jan 25

United States government organization

In coordination with the UK & the EU, we designated additional Iranian officials & an entity connected to human rights abuses against peaceful protestors. We stand with the Iranian people as they bravely defend their human rights and fundamental freedoms. state.gov/designations-i

Secretary Blinken speaking behind a podium with quoted text: “The United States is committed to standing with the Iranian people, especially women, as they demonstrate extraordinary courage in standing up for their rights.”

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@USDOL's Bureau of International Labor Affairs

@ILAB_DOL

Jan 25

NGOs partnering with our Sakriya project with

@WorldEd

identified over 500 children working in dangerous conditions in the carpet industry in Nepal's Kathmandu Valley. There are likely hundreds more hidden in factories and rural home-based workshops.

Image of children working at a weaving station, with the text: "The Sakriya Project identified hundreds of children working in the carpet industry between 2020-2022 in Nepal. 79% were aged 14-17. 21% were aged 6-13. 81% stated that they were working due to low family income. 96% had observed physical injuries. dol.gov/ilab."

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Wendy R. Sherman

@DeputySecState

Jan 25

The Kremlin conducts its cruel and devastating attacks on Ukraine with weapons from the world’s most repressive regimes. We will stay #UnitedWithUkraine for as long as it takes.

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USAID Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance Lead

@USAIDSCharles

Jan 25

The people of #Haiti are facing compounding crises. Rising food prices & gang violence are driving humanitarian needs & a cholera epidemic is making a dire situation worse. In response,

@USAID

announced $56.5M for food aid, WASH, GBV support, & more.

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Isobel Coleman

@ColemanUSAID

Jan 25

Thread: Yesterday, I announced that @USAID will provide an addit’l $56.5 million in humanitarian assistance for the people of Haiti. This support will continue & expand the response to

’s ongoing humanitarian crisis + cholera epidemic

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Ned Price

@StateDeptSpox

Jan 25

United States government official

Today,

@StateDept

is announcing visa restrictions for individuals involved in undermining democracy in Nigeria. The United States is committed to supporting and advancing democracy in Nigeria and around the world.

state.gov

Imposing Visa Restrictions on Individuals Involved in Undermining the Democratic Process in Nigeria...

We are committed to supporting and advancing democracy in Nigeria and around the world. Today, I am announcing visa restrictions on specific individuals in Nigeria for undermining the democratic...

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Isobel Coleman

@ColemanUSAID

Jan 25

# of internally displaced persons in & around Port-Au-Prince has ⬆️ by 77% in recent months, largely due to gang violence. With

@USAID

support,

@UNMigration

is providing emergency relief supplies, incl shelter repair, hygiene kits, & blankets to help displaced Haitians across PaP

USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance and 4 others

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Ambassador Bridget A. Brink

@USAmbKyiv

Jan 25

A powerful new tool and a strong demonstration of our long-term commitment to Ukraine’s security and freedom with President Biden’s announcement today of 31 Abrams tanks for Ukraine.

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Secretary Antony Blinken

@SecBlinken

Jan 25

United States government official

The United States welcomes the opportunity to assume the Chairship of the Freedom Online Coalition

@FO_Coalition

for 2023. As Chair, we are committed to the promotion and protection of human rights, both online and offline, worldwide.

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Ambassador Sheba Crocker

@USAmbGVA

Jan 25

Exciting to meet w/ Doreen Bogdan-Martin in her new role as

@ITUSecGen

, 1st woman to head

@ITU

in its 157 year history! Doreen is already hard at work ensuring a responsive, transparent, & well-governed agency that works toward a #DigitalFutureForAll. The 🇺🇸 is ready to support!

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Ambassador Michèle Taylor

@USAmbHRC

Jan 25

I have embarked on a crucial trip to Israel and the West Bank to promote human rights for all and engage with diverse Israeli and Palestinian voices. #HumanRights #HRC

U.S. Mission Geneva

@usmissiongeneva

Jan 25

On #WomenInMultilateralism Day, we celebrate the diverse perspectives & experiences that women bring to diplomacy. To address today's complex 🌏challenges, their valuable contributions & leadership are as important as ever. Proud of our current 🇺🇸 women multilateral leaders.

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U.S. Delegation to the Conference on Disarmament

@USAmbCD

Jan 25

Great to welcome partners yesterday evening from across Geneva as we begin this first session of the 2023 Conference on Disarmament. The U.S. delegation looks forward to working with you to achieve a productive CD session.

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U.S. Embassy Nairobi

@USEmbassyKenya

Jan 24

Looking back on 20 years of

@PEPFAR

, we are so proud of what the United States & Kenya have achieved in the fight to end HIV/AIDS. Our commitment of $379 million this year will continue to ensure availability of life-saving HIV/AIDS drugs which over one million Kenyans depend on.

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Ned Price

@StateDeptSpox

Jan 25

United States government official

@SecBlinken

spoke with G7 and EU partners to reinforce our collective support for Ukraine’s energy sector, including Ukraine's long-term vision to modernize and decarbonize its energy grid and integrate with the European system.

state.gov

Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with G7+ Partners on Ukraine Energy Sector Support - United States...

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi co-hosted a meeting today with G7 and other key partners to...

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Isobel Coleman

@ColemanUSAID

Jan 25

Thread: Yesterday, I announced that

@USAID

will provide an addit’l $56.5 million in humanitarian assistance for the people of Haiti. This support will continue & expand the response to 🇭🇹’s ongoing humanitarian crisis + cholera epidemic

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US Africa Media Hub

@AfricaMediaHub

Jan 25

In the Horn of Africa, the U.S. is reaching about 11 million people in the region each month with food, nutrition, health, water, sanitation, and protection assistance. - Dina Esposito,

@USAID

Global Food Crisis Coordinator #AFHubPress Transcript: ow.ly/ivBN50MzKC3

Infographic: In the Horn of Africa the U.S. is reaching about 11 million people in the region each month with food, nutrition, health, water, sanitation, and protection assistance. - Dina Esposito, the USAID Global Food Crisis Coordinator

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Ambassador Michèle Taylor

@USAmbHRC

Jan 25

Each country’s human rights record is reviewed once every four to five years under #UPR. Universal participation brings us closer to fulfilling the goals of the #UDHR. #UPR42.

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Ambassador Sheba Crocker

@USAmbGVA

Jan 25

Great to meet this morning with

@LeonSaltiel

to chat about the important work of

@WorldJewishCong

here in Geneva, and how the 🇺🇸 can partner to help combat antisemitism around the 🌏 and support Holocaust remembrance.

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USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance

@USAIDSavesLives

Jan 24

Meet Nyariek. She recently gave birth to a baby boy in a displacement camp in South Sudan where hunger is ⬆️. Mother & child are healthy now, but malnutrition endangered both during pregnancy. Luckily, fortified cereal from

@USAID

partner

@WFP

provided a timely path to recovery.

OCHA South Sudan and 9 others

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Department of State

@StateDept

Jan 24

United States government organization

@StateDeptSpox

on today’s

@G7

+ meeting: The Secretary applauded tremendous efforts by our Allies and partners to coordinate complicated logistics, procurements & delivery of critical equipment to help Ukraine repair its electricity system and maintain energy sector resilience.

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Ambassador Michèle Taylor

@USAmbHRC

Jan 24

Great to meet with Ambassador Gustavo Gallón, Permanent Representative of

@MisionColUNOG

. I look forward to our continued strong cooperation on #humanrights 🇺🇸🇨🇴🇺🇳

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Ned Price

@StateDeptSpox

Jan 24

United States government official

@SecBlinken

met yesterday with civil society representatives to hear first-hand about human rights abuses in Xinjiang, Hong Kong, Tibet, and throughout the PRC. The United States is committed to standing up for our core values on human rights.

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Ned Price

@StateDeptSpox

Jan 24

United States government official

Today,

@USTreasury

designated a financial network that helped Hizballah profit from the economic crisis in Lebanon. This action is a warning to those who would provide support to terrorists and put self-interest over Lebanon’s economic stability.

state.gov

Sanctioning a Hizballah Money Exchange Network - United States Department of State

The United States is designating a financial network, spearheaded by Lebanese money exchanger Hassan Moukalled, that facilitates financial activities for Hizballah. Moukalled has presented himself...