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U.S. provides training to prevent atrocities

The United States is highlighting its commitment to prevent, mitigate and respond to atrocities globally. “When we say ‘Never again,’ it must mean more than words,” said Denise Natali, assistant secretary of state for Conflict and Stabilization Operations at a September 16 event hosted by the U.S. Institute of Peace. “It must mean taking clear ...

By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 3 November, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News | Tags: international cooperation, ISIS, policing, Syria

U.S. launches new center to fight human trafficking

The U.S. government is committed to ending human trafficking and is launching a new center dedicated to combating this horrific crime. “Human trafficking is modern-day slavery,” said Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf on October 20 at the launch of the Center for Countering Human Trafficking. “There is no other way to say it.” ...

By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 October, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News | Tags: human trafficking, international security, policing

Authoritarian regimes’ unclear laws make anyone a suspect (July 16)

Authoritarian regimes’ unclear laws make anyone a suspect (July 16) For laws to be just, they must be clear. Citizens must know what is — and is not — against the law. Precise language helps ensure that laws are enforced fairly. But some countries take advantage of their unclear laws. The Chinese government regularly ...

By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 16 July, 2020 | Topics: History, Human Rights, News | Tags: China, freedom of expression, Iran, policing

U.S. officials answer calls for police reform (June 17)

U.S. officials answer calls for police reform (June 17) State and local officials in the United States are responding to citizens’ calls for more law-enforcement accountability. By design, U.S. law enforcement is responsive to American citizens. There are more than 17,000 city, county, state and federal police agencies in the United States, each with ...

By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 17 June, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: civic equality, good governance, policing

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