[wanabidii] Press Releases: Under Secretary Sewall Meeting with Syrian Women Human Rights Activists

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Under Secretary Sewall Meeting with Syrian Women Human Rights Activists 09/28/2015 12:47 PM EDT Under Secretary Sewall Meeting with Syrian Women Human Rights Activists Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 28, 2015 On Monday September 28, Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Sarah Sewall met with a delegation of human rights activists from the Syrian Women’s Initiative for Peace and Democracy on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly. Under Secretary Sewall reiterated the U.S. Government’s commitment to helping the Syrian people reach a negotiated political transition that fulfills their aspirations for freedom and dignity, consistent with the Geneva Communique. She also stressed strong support for Syrian civil society and human rights defenders, who, despite abhorrent daily violence and grave risks posed by the Assad regime and extremist groups, especially ISIL, continue to advocate for human rights, counter extremist influence, deliver critical humanitarian relief, and work to develop common positions on their vision for a political transition. The Syrian grassroots leaders presented concrete recommendations—shaped by their extensive experience—for constructing a more inclusive political transition and humanitarian relief effort in Syria. For updates, follow Under Secretary Sewall on Twitter @CivSecatState or visit http://www.state.gov/j. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520