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href="https://usoas.usmission.gov/declaration-of-the-oas-lgbti-core-group-on-the-international-intersex-awareness-day/">Declaration of the OAS LGBTI+ Core Group on the International Intersex Awareness Day</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> Statement by the OAS LGBTI+ Core Group to Celebrate The International Intersex Awareness Day (Read by Ambassador Stuart Savage, Permanent Representative of Canada, during the regular meeting of the Permanent Council held on November 13, 2024) October 26 marked the observance of International Intersex Awareness Day. On this occasion, on behalf of the members of ... <a href="https://usoas.usmission.gov/declaration-of-the-oas-lgbti-core-group-on-the-international-intersex-awareness-day/" aria-label="Read More Declaration of the OAS LGBTI+ Core Group on the International Intersex Awareness Day" title="Declaration of the OAS LGBTI+ Core Group on the International Intersex Awareness Day">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://usoas.usmission.gov/author/usmissionoas/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission OAS</a> | 14 November, 2024 | Topics: <a href="https://usoas.usmission.gov/category/uncategorized/" title="Uncategorized">Uncategorized</a></p> </article> <article class="post-20759 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://usoas.usmission.gov/oas-adopts-resolution-on-un-peacekeeping-operation-in-haiti/"> <img width="1140" height="684" src="https://usoas.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/271/H-e1625067590492-1140x684.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Flag of Haiti" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://usoas.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/271/H-e1625067590492-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://usoas.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/271/H-e1625067590492-750x450.jpg 750w, https://usoas.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/271/H-e1625067590492-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="(max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px" title="Flag of Haiti" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://usoas.usmission.gov/oas-adopts-resolution-on-un-peacekeeping-operation-in-haiti/">OAS Adopts Resolution on UN Peacekeeping Operation in Haiti</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> Remarks by Ambassador Francisco O. Mora November 13, 2024 Thank you, Mr. Chair, and good afternoon, distinguished representatives. On behalf of the United States, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to all member states for their collaborative spirit and shared commitment, leading to the adoption of this resolution in support of Haiti’s request ... <a href="https://usoas.usmission.gov/oas-adopts-resolution-on-un-peacekeeping-operation-in-haiti/" aria-label="Read More OAS Adopts Resolution on UN Peacekeeping Operation in Haiti" title="OAS Adopts Resolution on UN Peacekeeping Operation in Haiti">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://usoas.usmission.gov/author/usmissionoas/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission OAS</a> | 14 November, 2024 | Topics: <a href="https://usoas.usmission.gov/category/uncategorized/" title="Uncategorized">Uncategorized</a></p> </article> <article class="post-20747 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://usoas.usmission.gov/55th-special-oas-general-assembly-approves-2025-budget/"> <img width="1140" height="684" src="https://usoas.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/271/Budget-GA2-1140x684.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Ambassador Francisco O. Mora, U.S Permanent Representative, addresses the 55th Special Session of the OAS General Assembly upon adoption of the 2025 budget outlining the organization’s priorities. (OAS Photo)" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://usoas.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/271/Budget-GA2-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://usoas.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/271/Budget-GA2-750x450.jpg 750w, https://usoas.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/271/Budget-GA2-175x105.jpg 175w, https://usoas.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/271/Budget-GA2-200x121.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px" title="Ambassador Francisco O. Mora, U.S Permanent Representative, addresses the 55th Special Session of the OAS General Assembly upon adoption of the 2025 budget outlining the organization’s priorities. (OAS Photo)" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://usoas.usmission.gov/55th-special-oas-general-assembly-approves-2025-budget/">55th Special Session of the OAS General Assembly Approves 2025 Budget</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> Remarks by Ambassador Francisco O. Mora November 1, 2024 Good afternoon, colleagues. With this Special General Assembly and the upcoming elections of this organization’s next Secretary General, it is safe to say that we are at a critical moment in the OAS. Our actions today and in the coming weeks and months will play an ... <a href="https://usoas.usmission.gov/55th-special-oas-general-assembly-approves-2025-budget/" aria-label="Read More 55th Special Session of the OAS General Assembly Approves 2025 Budget" title="55th Special Session of the OAS General Assembly Approves 2025 Budget">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://usoas.usmission.gov/author/usmissionoas/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission OAS</a> | 4 November, 2024 | Topics: <a href="https://usoas.usmission.gov/category/uncategorized/" title="Uncategorized">Uncategorized</a></p> </article> <article class="post-20729 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://usoas.usmission.gov/the-united-states-marks-the-23rd-anniversary-of-the-inter-american-democratic-charter-and-the-international-day-of-democracy/"> <img width="1140" height="684" src="https://usoas.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/271/special-pc-1-e1726182617327-1140x684.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Amb. Mora with Asdrúbal Aguiar, former judge of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights from Venezuela. Asdrúbal addressed the Permanent Council on September 11, 2024 regarding developments in Venezuela, highlighting how democracy can be better safeguarded in the face of current digital threats." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://usoas.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/271/special-pc-1-e1726182617327-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://usoas.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/271/special-pc-1-e1726182617327-750x450.jpg 750w, https://usoas.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/271/special-pc-1-e1726182617327-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="(max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px" title="Amb. Mora with Asdrúbal Aguiar, former judge of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights from Venezuela. Asdrúbal addressed the Permanent Council on September 11, 2024 regarding developments in Venezuela, highlighting how democracy can be better safeguarded in the face of current digital threats." /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://usoas.usmission.gov/the-united-states-marks-the-23rd-anniversary-of-the-inter-american-democratic-charter-and-the-international-day-of-democracy/">The United States Marks the 23rd anniversary of the Inter-American Democratic Charter and the International Day of Democracy</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> Remarks by Ambassador Francisco O. Mora September 11, 2024 Mr. Chair and colleagues, I would like to begin by joining other delegations in thanking Chile for requesting this special session of the Council on behalf of the Voluntary Group for Follow-up to the Inter-American Democratic Charter, as well as our distinguished speakers for their invaluable ... <a href="https://usoas.usmission.gov/the-united-states-marks-the-23rd-anniversary-of-the-inter-american-democratic-charter-and-the-international-day-of-democracy/" aria-label="Read More The United States Marks the 23rd anniversary of the Inter-American Democratic Charter and the International Day of Democracy" title="The United States Marks the 23rd anniversary of the Inter-American Democratic Charter and the International Day of Democracy">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://usoas.usmission.gov/author/usmissionoas/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission OAS</a> | 12 September, 2024 | Topics: <a href="https://usoas.usmission.gov/category/uncategorized/" title="Uncategorized">Uncategorized</a></p> </article> <article class="post-20718 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://usoas.usmission.gov/special-meeting-of-the-permanent-council-receives-report-by-the-iachr-on-the-human-rights-situation-in-venezuela/"> <img width="1140" height="684" src="https://usoas.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/271/1-21-1140x684.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Ambassador Francisco O. Mora, Permanent Representative of the United States to the OAS, addresses the Special Meeting of the Permanent Council on the human rights situation in Venezuela. (August 28, 2024)" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://usoas.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/271/1-21-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://usoas.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/271/1-21-750x450.jpg 750w, https://usoas.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/271/1-21-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="(max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px" title="Ambassador Francisco O. Mora, Permanent Representative of the United States to the OAS, addresses the Special Meeting of the Permanent Council on the human rights situation in Venezuela. (August 28, 2024)" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://usoas.usmission.gov/special-meeting-of-the-permanent-council-receives-report-by-the-iachr-on-the-human-rights-situation-in-venezuela/">Special Meeting of the Permanent Council Receives Report by the IACHR on the Human Rights Situation in Venezuela</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> Remarks by Ambassador Francisco O. Mora Special Meeting of the OAS Permanent Council Human Rights Situation in Venezuela August 28, 2024 Mr. Chair, esteemed colleagues, good morning. I would like to give special thanks to the chair of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Roberta Clarke for her very comprehensive report about the situation in ... <a href="https://usoas.usmission.gov/special-meeting-of-the-permanent-council-receives-report-by-the-iachr-on-the-human-rights-situation-in-venezuela/" aria-label="Read More Special Meeting of the Permanent Council Receives Report by the IACHR on the Human Rights Situation in Venezuela" title="Special Meeting of the Permanent Council Receives Report by the IACHR on the Human Rights Situation in Venezuela">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://usoas.usmission.gov/author/usmissionoas/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission OAS</a> | 28 August, 2024 | Topics: <a href="https://usoas.usmission.gov/category/uncategorized/" title="Uncategorized">Uncategorized</a></p> </article> <div class="pagination"><span aria-current="page" class="page-numbers current">1</span> <a 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