Headline : Stand Up for Universal Human Rights

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"Even though our human rights are universal, they are far from universally respected, and the United States recognizes that standing up for these rights is often dangerous," said Ambassador Robert Gilchrist.

The recently released State Department Human Rights Reports are one way the United States demonstrates its commitment to these universal rights, said Ambassador Robert Gilchrist, Senior Bureau Official for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.

“Even though our human rights are universal, they are far from universally respected, and the United States recognizes that standing up for these rights is often dangerous. Human rights defenders and civil society leaders around the world often work at great personal risk to improve the lives of all,” he said. “Members of these groups – and those who press for the protection of human rights – are often targeted with threats and harassment, arrest, and violence.”

As we look to the future, one thing is clear, said Ambassador Gilchrist: “U.S. global leadership in defense and support of human rights is as necessary as ever.”

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