"These attacks, including drone strikes, and now cluster munitions, have only increased in frequency these past few months," said Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield. "In just one day, Russia took out 2 gigawatts of power availability. That’s enough power for over a million and a half homes."
"[W]e’ve delivered important progress and innovations that will leave a lasting legacy on human rights around the globe, including leveraging global institutions to address U.S. human rights priorities," said Under Secretary Zeya.
“Every hour, someone loses life or limb to a mine. Together, we can prevent this tragedy and create a safer world for us all,” said Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield.
"We urge the Government of Azerbaijan," Secretary Blinken said, "to release those unjustly detained for their advocacy on behalf of human rights, cease its crackdown on civil society, respect the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all."
“Clearly, we have not yet put an end to the violence of hunger, and the hunger caused by violence,” said Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield.
“[T]o our honorees today,” said Secretary Blinken: “to everyone fighting for human rights around the globe: I urge you to keep setting the example. Keep challenging us to prove worthy of your courage.”
"When people around the world have greater access to markets, to health care, to renewable energy, that’s good for America’s businesses, for Americans’ health, and for the planet that we all share," said Secretary Blinken.
"If the Kremlin achieves its war aims ... Russia will continue its siege elsewhere and more people, more children, will suffer," said Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield.
"It recognizes Russia as the most direct threat to the Alliance, while highlighting the new security environment that we’re operation in with threats from the People’s Republic of China, transnational challenges,” said Secretary Blinken.
While women are disproportionately affected by conflict, they are “underrepresented in the halls of power: from local governments, all the way up to multilateral organizations,” said Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield.
“Our G7 partners pledged steadfast support for Ukraine into and through 2025, continuing what has been a truly unprecedented partnership,” said Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
The G7 is concerned about “China’s ongoing support for Russia’s defense industrial base – all of which is allowing Russia to continue the aggression against Ukraine,” said Secretary Blinken.
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