Freedom of the press is an essential right in the United States and a core principle of democracy. Protected by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution,
a free press helps maintain the balance of power in government . Numerous journalists worldwide have been killed while working to fulfill their essential role in free and open societies. Watch this video to learn more about how other ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 16 February, 2021 | Topics: History, Human Rights, News, Video | Tags: IIP Videos, press freedom
The freedom to share ideas is so important to American democracy that protections for
free speech , enshrined in the
U.S. Constitution , also extend to other forms of peaceful expression. Watch this video to learn the many ways Americans can express themselves without government reprisal.
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 16 February, 2021 | Topics: History, Human Rights, News, Video | Tags: freedom of expression, IIP Videos
A new U.S. president carefully considers the people whom he nominates to join his Cabinet — his close partners in governing. Who are the men and women who make up this important group, and what do they do? The term “Cabinet” is never mentioned in the
U.S. Constitution , but the video explains where the term came ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 25 January, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, President of the United States, Video | Tags: good governance, IIP Videos, presidency, White House
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the State Department’s Julia Taft Fund for refugee protection and assistance. Over the past two decades, the U.S. government has awarded grants to nearly 800 local partners to help
refugees , returnees and host communities. Learn more about the Taft Fund in this video.
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 12 January, 2021 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Video | Tags: humanitarian assistance, IIP Videos, Refugees
The U.S. is working to build a free and open Indo-Pacific region, but Beijing is putting the world at risk and raising the threat of violent conflict through its military aggression. The Chinese Communist Party engages in
dangerous and threatening behavior across the Indo-Pacific and threatens its neighbors. From military bases in the South China Sea to lethal fighting ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 8 December, 2020 | Topics: History, Human Rights, News, Video | Tags: China, IIP Videos, international cooperation, international security
Human trafficking is a global (June 24) There are currently 25 million people around the world who are the victims of human traffickers.
Human trafficking is a global epidemic. Learn more about its different forms and how to be aware of it in your community.
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 24 June, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News | Tags: human trafficking, IIP Videos, labor rights