U.S. Highlights Global Human Rights Progress on Human Rights Day

The U.S. reaffirmed its commitment to advancing human rights worldwide, emphasizing achievements and ongoing efforts in democracy, accountability, and freedom.

• The U.S. has invested over $1.06 billion in global human rights initiatives over the past four years, supporting activists, journalists, and marginalized groups.
• Major accomplishments include securing the release of unjustly detained individuals, such as 357 Nicaraguan political prisoners and 16 detainees in a Russia-U.S. prisoner swap.
• The U.S. has strengthened international accountability through sanctions, visa restrictions, and policies targeting human rights violators and corrupt actors.
• Efforts to combat transnational repression, misuse of technology, and forced labor have been bolstered through global partnerships and innovative policy measures.
• The U.S. continues to lead in multilateral initiatives, including rejoining the UN Human Rights Council and advancing frameworks for democracy, technology, and AI governance.

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