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Badakhshan, Afghanistan - UN Photo/WFP

Strengthening Common Efforts in Afghanistan

"The international community is committed to strengthening the Afghan government's capacity and supporting its goal of taking responsibility for its own development, governance, and security priorities."

- Ambassador Susan Rice

Secretary Clinton addresses a meeting in honor of the 15th Anniversary of the UN World Conference on Women in Beijing / AP Image

Secretary Clinton Addresses the UN Commission on the Status of Women

The status of the world's women is not only a matter of morality and justice. It is also a political, economic, and social imperative. Put simply, the world cannot make lasting progress if women and girls in the 21st century are denied their rights and left behind.

- Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

Woman from Mongolian Herder Community / UN Image

US Leads The Way On Maternal Health

"Every year, an estimated 530,000 women die from largely preventable complications during pregnancy or childbirth. That means that a woman dies from pregnancy-related conditions once every minute."

- Ambassador Susan Rice

President Barack Obama shakes hands with Haitian President Preval in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington - AP Photo/Alex Brandon

President Obama Hosts President Preval, Promises Continued US Support

"The situation on the ground remains dire, and people should be under no illusions that the crisis is over. The international donors conference at the United Nations later this month will be an opportunity, an important opportunity, for all parties. Haiti can lead the way, and will lead the way, with a strong vision for its future."

- President Barack Obama

UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe

Security Council Reviews Iran Sanctions

"The IAEA Director General's latest report once again concludes that Iran is not complying with its IAEA and Security Council obligations. As Security Council members, we must all continue to stand firm in our conviction that Iran must comply with its international obligations."

- Ambassador Susan Rice

Representing the United States at the United Nations

Tue, March 16

Reflecting on the 54th UN Commission on the Status of Women: an estimated 530,000 women die from largely preventable complications during pregnancy or childbirth

Fri, March 12

The National Security Team, at Work Again on Afghanistan and Pakistan: The President met with his national security team on Afghanistan and Pakistan this morning

Fri, March 12

The Vice President in the Middle East: No matter what challenges we face, this bond will endure.

03/19/10 Remarks on Illicit Arms Trafficking in Central Africa, in the Security Council Chamber; Ambassador and Alternate Representative for Special Political Affairs Rosemary A. DiCarlo, U.S. Mission to the United Nations
03/18/10 Remarks on the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, in the Security Council Chamber; U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations Susan E. Rice, U.S. Mission to the United Nations
03/16/10 Statement by President Barack Obama on the Appointment of Anthony Lake as Executive Director of UNICEF
03/16/10 Statement on the Appointment of Anthony Lake as Executive Director of UNICEF; U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations Susan E. Rice, U.S. Mission to the United Nations

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