Category: Politics
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Religious Freedom: A Fundamental Principle of the U.S.
Religious freedom is a core American value and a universal human right. It also represents a vital priority of foreign policy, said U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on June 2.
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More Stimulus Coming Soon
Some U.S. states are dealing with skyrocketing inflation by granting tax discounts and sending stimulus checks to some families. Many of these checks are arriving now in August. In total, at least 18 states have already issued or will still send payments to their residents. Below is a look at which states these are, how…
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Women Leading U.S. Diplomacy
The Biden-Harris administration is the most diverse in history. And there is a record number of women leading American diplomatic efforts.
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Ending Online Gender Violence
The digital world is very promising when it comes to amplifying the voices of women, girls, and LGBTQI+ individuals. But it also gives rise to new forms of abuse and harassment driven by gender issues. Online gender violence is a human rights issue that must be addressed on the global stage, according to a coalition…
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Los Angeles to Host the 9th Summit of the Americas
For the first time since its inaugural meeting in 1994, the United States will host the Summit of the Americas* in June. The Summit of the Americas brings together heads of state and other leaders from North, Central, and South America, as well as the Caribbean, to advance shared goals for the American Continent. “The…
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Protecting Nuclear Material Used for Peaceful Purposes
At the first review conference of the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (A/CPPNM), held from March 28 to April 1 in Vienna, the United States and other parties were working to reduce risks of crimes related to nuclear material and facilities used for peaceful purposes, such as theft, smuggling,…
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Combating the ‘Shadow Pandemic’ of Gender-Based Violence
The United States is intensifying its efforts to end the scourge of gender-based violence at home and around the world. This work is especially important, given that reported cases of physical and sexual violence against women and girls have dramatically increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. The problem has been termed the “shadow pandemic.” In the…
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Fostering Equity and Equality for All
People around the world should have the opportunity to reach their full potential. Gender should not matter. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. That is why the Biden-Harris administration launched what it calls the first-ever National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality. “By promoting the rights of women, girls, and LGBTQI+ people in all…
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NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs Releases 5th Annual Report, Highlighting Demographic Data and Office Impact in 2021
The NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) Commissioner Manuel Castro today released MOIA’s 2021 Report on the city’s immigrant population and the office’s activities. The report highlights the impact of MOIA and showcases the work done to respond to the challenges that many immigrant New Yorkers faced during calendar year 2021. Throughout the year,…
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New York Prepares for Climate Week
This Monday marked the kickoff of Climate Week in New York City. The United Nations Climate Change Conference of 2021, COP26, will collaborate with Climate Week NYC this year to raise awareness about the climate crisis and showcase the actions that countries, businesses, and individuals need to take to ramp up climate action. The opening…