OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM MAY 12, 2021 The annual Report to Congress on International Religious Freedom – the International Religious Freedom Report – describes the status of religious freedom in every country. The report covers government policies violating religious belief and practices of groups, religious denominations and individuals, and U.S. policies to promote religious …
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By U.S. Embassy Ljubljana | 8 June, 2022 | Topics: Embassy, Events, Human Rights, News, Public Affairs, U.S. & Slovenia, U.S. Policy | Tags: International Religious Report, IRF, Religious Freedom
APRIL 21, 2022 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša. Secretary Blinken thanked Slovenia for its outspoken support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and emphasized the need for robust security assistance in response to Russia’s brutal war. Secretary Blinken …
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By U.S. Embassy Ljubljana | 22 April, 2022 | Topics: News, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Slovenia, U.S. Policy, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Ukraine, UN Security Council
MARCH 14, 2022 The following is the text of a joint statement by the Governments of Slovenia and the United States of America. Begin text: The Governments of Slovenia and the United States held the second session of the Slovenia-U.S. Strategic Dialogue in Ljubljana on March 14, 2022. The dialogue was led by Political Director …
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By U.S. Embassy Ljubljana | 15 March, 2022 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Slovenia, U.S. Policy | Tags: Russia, Slovenia, Strategic dialogue, Ukraine, United States
Each February, the United States celebrates African-American History Month, also known as Black History Month. This annual observance recognizes the important achievements by African Americans in U.S. history. In 1926, just 61 years after the abolition of slavery, the Association for Study of Negro Life and History decided to sponsor a national week dedicated to …
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By U.S. Embassy Ljubljana | 1 February, 2022 | Topics: Culture, Events, Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, U.S. Policy | Tags: BHM, Black History Month, History, Human Rights
Human trafficking — whether in the form of forced labor, sex trafficking, or other offences — is an abhorrent abuse of power and a profoundly immoral crime that strikes at the safety, health, and dignity of millions of people worldwide. On December 30, 2021, the White House Proclaimed January 2022 as a National Human Trafficking …
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By U.S. Embassy Ljubljana | 25 January, 2022 | Topics: Alumni, Education, Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, U.S. Policy, U.S. Secretary of State, Video | Tags: Alumni, Human Rights, IVLP, Trafficking in Persons Report
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo at the U.S. Department of State 230th Anniversary Celebration REMARKS MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE JULY 29, 2019 SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you all. And good afternoon. I hope everybody’s enjoying this birthday celebration . That was a stirring video, and I want to thank all of the former Secretaries …
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By U.S. Embassy Ljubljana | 26 July, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, U.S. Policy | Tags: Anniversary Celebration, U.S. Department of State
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo keynote address at the Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom, at the Department of State, on July 18, 2019.
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By U.S. Embassy Ljubljana | 18 July, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Speeches, U.S. Policy, Video | Tags: Religious Freedom, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo
U.S. delegation to the Three Seas Initiative covered lots of ground today in Ljubljana – literally and figuratively. “We want to be your partner. For the U.S., this is an important country from the standpoint of building a deeper, stronger relationship than we already have.” – Secretary Rick Perry Photographs courtesy of Luka Dakskobler
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By U.S. Embassy Ljubljana | 18 June, 2019 | Topics: Business, Commercial Opportunities, Events, U.S. & Slovenia, U.S. Policy | Tags: Energy, Three Seas Initiative
Remarks Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State German Marshall Fund Brussels, Belgium December 4, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you, Ian, for the kind introduction. Good morning to all of you; thank you for joining me here today. It’s wonderful to be in this beautiful place, to get a chance to make a set of remarks about …
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By U.S. Embassy Ljubljana | 7 December, 2018 | Topics: Events, Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Speeches, U.S. Policy | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Read the State Department’s new report detailing the scope of the Iranian regime’s destructive behavior at home and abroad on the eve of the Islamic Revolution’s 40th aniversary.
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By U.S. Embassy Ljubljana | 22 November, 2018 | Topics: News, Reports, U.S. Policy | Tags: Iran
Remarks Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Prime Minister of Iraq Haider al-Abadi The Department of State Washington, DC March 22, 2017 SECRETARY TILLERSON: Good morning, and thank you all for traveling to Washington, D.C. to participate in this counter-ISIS/Daesh ministerial conference. It is indeed encouraging to see the attendance. When the forces of ISIS …
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By U.S. Embassy Ljubljana | 23 March, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Speeches, U.S. Policy | Tags: Rex Tillerson
The White House Office of the Press Secretary February 28, 2017 Remarks as prepared for delivery Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States, and Citizens of America: Tonight, as we mark the conclusion of our celebration of Black History Month, we are reminded of our Nation’s path …
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By U.S. Embassy Ljubljana | 1 March, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, U.S. Policy | Tags: Donald J. Trump, U.S. Congress
President Trump delivered this inaugural address on January 20, 2017. THE PRESIDENT: Chief Justice Roberts, President Carter, President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama, fellow Americans, and people of the world: thank you. We, the citizens of America, are now joined in a great national effort to rebuild our country and restore its promise for all of …
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By U.S. Embassy Ljubljana | 28 February, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Speeches, U.S. Policy | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Inaugural Address
This electronic publication (PDF 21 MB) discusses the nature of the modern American electoral process. It explains election basics, political parties, political conventions, primary + caucus, National convention, Congressional election, electoral college, campaigns, political polls, and voting.
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By U.S. Embassy Ljubljana | 24 February, 2017 | Topics: U.S. Policy | Tags: Publication, U.S. Elections