International Religious Freedom Report
>>2009
REPORT ON INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
The International Religious Freedom report is submitted to Congress annually by the Department of State in compliance with Section 102(b) of the International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA) of 1998. This report supplements the most recent Human Rights Reports by providing additional detailed information with respect to matters involving international religious freedom. It includes individual country chapters on the status of religious freedom worldwide.
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Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
October 26, 2009
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- Introduction
- Republic of Korea
- Democratic People's Republic of Korea
- Executive Summary
- Full Report
- Introduction
- Republic of Korea
- Democratic People's Republic of Korea
- Executive Summary
- Full Report
- Freedom of Speech and Religion Must Be Balanced, Clinton Says (America.gov)
Trafficking in Persons Report
>>2009
Trafficking in Persons Report 2009
The ninth annual Trafficking in Persons Report sheds light on the faces of modern-day slavery and on new facets of this global problem. The human trafficking phenomenon affects virtually every country, including the United States. In acknowledging America’s own struggle with modern-day slavery and slavery-related practices, we offer partnership. We call on every government to join us in working to build consensus and leverage resources to eliminate all forms of human trafficking."
--Secretary Clinton, June 16, 2009
Action To End Modern-Day Slavery
The 2009 Trafficking in Persons Report on 170 countries is the most comprehensive worldwide report on the efforts of governments to combat severe forms of trafficking in persons. Its findings will raise global awareness and spur countries to take effective actions to counter trafficking in persons.
- Republic of Korea Report
- North Korea Report
- Secretary Clinton’s Remarks at Release of the Ninth Annual Trafficking in Persons Report Alongside Leaders in Congress
Country Reports on Terrorism
>>2009
COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM 2008
United States Department of State Publication
Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism
Released April 2009
Washington — The number of terrorism attacks worldwide in 2008 fell 18 percent from 2007 levels, and the number of deaths from attacks last year fell 30 percent from 2007, the State Department reported in its latest annual report on terrorism...more
- Republic of Korea
- North Korea (DPRK)
- Full Report : HTML version/PDF version (PDF - 2.4MB)
Human Rights Reports
>> 2009
25 Feb 09 - 2008 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor U.S. Department of State
Secretary Clinton (Feb. 25): "Human progress depends on the human spirit, and this inescapable truth has never been more apparent than it is today. The challenges of this new century require us to summon the full range of human talents to move our nation and the world forward. Guaranteeing the right of every man, woman and child to participate fully in society and to live up to his or her God-given potential is an ideal that has animated our nation since its founding." more
• Republic of Korea Report
• Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) Report
• Full Report
• Preface
• Introduction
• Remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
• Related links from America.gov
- Human Rights Report Sees Worldwide Demand for Greater Freedom
- Serious Human Rights Abuses Continue in Belarus, Report Says
- Serious Rights Abuses Continue in Central Asian Republics
- Russia’s Human Rights Follow Negative Trajectory
Advancing Freedom and Democracy Reports
>> 2009 (May 2009)
“We enhance our own security, prosperity and progress when people in other lands emerge from shadows and shackles to gain the opportunities we enjoy and treasure.”
--Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State
Pursuant to Section 2121 of the ADVANCE Democracy Act of 2007 (P. L. 110-53), the Department of State has submitted the "Advancing Freedom and Democracy Report 2009" to the Congress regarding U.S. efforts to promote democracy and human rights in nondemocratic countries and countries undergoing democratic transitions worldwide. The Department chose the 106 countries represented after taking into consideration the Act’s definition of a "non-democratic country or democratic transition country" and the requirement that the Department take into account the views of nongovernmental organizations.
- Preface
- North Korea Report
- Full Report
Economic Report
January 2009 - 2009 Economic Report of the President
The Economic Report of the President is an annual report written by the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors. It overviews the nation's economic progress using text and extensive data appendices. The Economic Report of the President is transmitted to Congress no later than ten days after the submission of the Budget of the United States Government. Supplementary reports can be issued to the Congress which contain additional and/or revised recommendations.
Intellectual Property Rights Report
- 2009 - USTR Focus on Intellectual Property and Innovation
- 2009 - 2009 Special 301 Report
- 12 Nov 04 - Embassy-Sponsored Intellectual Property Rights Roundtable Focuses on Protection of Digital Music, Films and Software
- 03 May 04 - 2004 Report on Intellectual Property Protection
- Full Report
- 2004 Special 301 Report
Security
- Nov 2008 - United States Pacific Command Strategy
- 11 Dec 02 - Bush Administration Releases New WMD Strategic Plan
Foreign Students in the United States
- Foreign Students in the United States: Policies and Legislation, CRS Report for Congress, December 8, 2006
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