Preventing Violence Archives

Statement by Secretary Michael R. Pompeo on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release November 25, 2019 In observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25, and the accompanying 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the United States is proud to reaffirm its commitment to defending the rights of women ...

By U.S. Embassy Montevideo | 26 November, 2019 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Press Releases | Tags: Human Rights, internaional day, Michael R. Pompeo, Preventing Violence, violence against women, women, women's rights

Remarks at the Engaging Men and Boys in Preventing Violence Against Women and Children Event

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Remarks John J. Sullivan Deputy Secretary of State George C. Marshall Center, Washington, DC December 4, 2017 DEPUTY SECRETARY SULLIVAN: Thank you, Ambassador Kozak. Good morning, everyone. Thank you for being here today. I’m delighted to be here, honored to be able to speak before you. Each year on ...

By U.S. Embassy Montevideo | 4 December, 2017 | Topics: News | Tags: John J. Sullivan, Preventing Violence, Women and Children