Fundamental Freedoms Archives | U.S. Embassy in Albania

Press Statement by Secretary Pompeo on World Press Freedom Day

On the 25th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day, we renew our commitment to promoting and protecting a free press, which is an essential pillar of democracy. The United States values freedom of the press as a key component of democratic governance. By fostering a free press, citizens are more informed, active and engaged in ...

By U.S. Embassy Tirana | 3 May, 2018 | Topics: Fundamental Freedoms, Press Releases

Press Statement by Heather Nauert, State Department Spokesperson

We continue to closely follow disturbing reports on April 7 regarding another alleged chemical weapons attack, this time targeting a hospital in Douma, Syria. Reports from a number of contacts and medical personnel on the ground indicate a potentially high number of casualties, including among families hiding in shelters. These reports, if confirmed, are horrifying ...

By U.S. Embassy Tirana | 7 April, 2018 | Topics: Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, Press Releases

Statement by Secretary Tillerson on International Women’s Day

As we commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8th, the United States renews our steadfast commitment to addressing inequalities between women and men at home and abroad and reaffirms the importance of advancing the status of women and girls globally. We will continue to implement measures to strengthen the economic empowerment of women and girls ...

By U.S. Embassy Tirana | 8 March, 2018 | Topics: Fundamental Freedoms, Gender Issues, Key Officials, Press Releases, Secretary Rex Tillerson

Remarks by Ambassador Lu at the Beder University Religious Tolerance Discussion

Rector Gjana, Professor Hajderi, Rector Teliti, religious leaders, professors, dear students, Good morning. I am joining you today to say bravo to you about your work on promoting religious tolerance. So I will begin with some comments about religious tolerance in my life and here in Albania. Then I want to talk about Holocaust Remembrance ...

By U.S. Embassy Tirana | 30 January, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, Speeches, U.S. & Albania

Ambassador Lu Discusses Religious Tolerance with University Students

On January 30, Ambassador Lu met with students from Bedër, Logos, Our Lady of Good Counsel, the Theological Catholic Institute in Shkoder, and the Orthodox Theological Academy in Durres for an open discussion. He congratulated students from different religious communities and universities on their work to advance the Albanian tradition of interfaith dialogue and noted ...

By U.S. Embassy Tirana | 30 January, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, News

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