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Under Secretary Uzra Zeya
@UnderSecStateJ
Department of State
Proud mom & diplomat serving
@StateDept
as Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights (J) & U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues
U.S. Department of Statestate.gov/j/Joined November 2009
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Under Secretary Uzra Zeya
@UnderSecStateJ
Department of State
Eye-opening visit w/
@mingobguate
to USA-made Finca Estanzuela drug incinerator, which destroyed 1K+ tons of precursors in '22 with $2M+ U.S. support since '13. Great example of 🇺🇸🇬🇹 partnership against deadly synthetic drugs, including fentanyl, to save lives across the Americas.
Under Secretary Zeya and delegation walk up a hill wearing hard hats to visit the incinerator site.
Incinerator machine reads, "INL US Embassy GTM."
Individual operates machinery in protective gear.
The group stands together in hard hats in front of the incinerator and next to flags.
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Under Secretary Uzra Zeya
@UnderSecStateJ
Department of State
Honored to join the
@USEmbassyGuate
Memorial Day commemoration. I am humbled by the tremendous courage of brave servicemembers who have paid the ultimate price for freedom & democratic values throughout our history, from Bunker Hill to Guadalcanal to Abbey Gate.
Under Secretary Zeya delivers remarks at a podium.
A color guard presents the flag while members of the military salute.
Under Secretary Zeya shakes hands with veterans.
Under Secretary Zeya stands with military members next to the newly dedicated Service Member Memorial.
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Under Secretary Uzra Zeya
@UnderSecStateJ
Department of State
Appreciated meeting w/
@MinexGT
VFM Karla Gabriela Samayoa today. 🇺🇸👏🇬🇹’s strong partnership, incl. shared efforts to bolster safe, orderly, humane migration & #StandWithUkraine. Together, we are working toward a more secure, inclusive & prosperous future for Guatemala & the 🌎.
Under Secretary Zeya speaks seated at a table with the U.S. delegation.
Under Secretary Zeya shakes hands with Guatemalan Ministry of Foreign Affairs vice ministers.
Under Secretary Zeya stands with the U.S. and Guatemalan delegations.
The U. S. and Guatemalan delegations speak seated across from each other.
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Under Secretary Uzra Zeya
@UnderSecStateJ
Department of State
Glad to be back in Guatemala for meetings w/gov’t officials, justice sector actors, human rights defenders & civil society. Look forward to productive conversations on shared priorities including safe, orderly, humane migration; human rights; counternarcotics & anti-corruption.
Morning scenic view in Guatemala City
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Under Secretary Uzra Zeya
@UnderSecStateJ
Department of State
Departing 🇨🇴 w/renewed optimism about our countries’ ability to tackle the Americas’ greatest challenges together. Thanks to our Colombian partners for your regional leadership toward a secure, prosperous future for all-& to the team
@USEmbassyBogota
for making my visit possible!
Under Secretary Zeya and team in front of a sign reading, “Bogota.”
Under Secretary Zeya with CDA O’Brien and Refugee Coordinators.
Under Secretary Zeya with CDA O’Brien and delegation members.
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Under Secretary Uzra Zeya
@UnderSecStateJ
Department of State
Productive meeting with Colombian
@mindefensa
on ways to deepen 🇺🇸-🇨🇴 collaboration on counternarcotics, countering smugglers and criminals in the Darién, and other shared priorities. U.S.-Colombia partnership remains crucial for the security of the Americas.
Under Secretary Zeya and Vice Minister Rafael Lara shake hands and smile.
The U.S. and Colombian delegations speak together seated at a table.
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Under Secretary Uzra Zeya
@UnderSecStateJ
Department of State
Fruitful conversation with Head of
@MigracionCol
Fernando García on bolstering 🇺🇸-🇨🇴 cooperation on regional migration challenges and opportunities. Thank you for your partnership toward increasing protections for vulnerable migrants & promoting lawful pathways.
Under Secretary Zeya speaks seated at a table next to the U.S. flag.
The delegations sit around a series of tables speaking together.
Under Secretary Zeya stands with head of Migración Colombia Fernando Garcia and U.S. Chargé d'Affaires Brendan O'Brien.
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Under Secretary Uzra Zeya
@UnderSecStateJ
Department of State
Pleased to meet with Colombian VFM
@franccoy
in Bogotá. 🇺🇸 appreciates 🇨🇴’s shared efforts to defend democracy and human rights, promote climate action, support sustainable and inclusive peace and reconciliation, and address regional migration challenges together.
Under Secretary Zeya and Vice Foreign Minister Francisco Coy shake hands in front of U.S. and Colombian flags.
Under Secretary Zeya speaks seated at a table with the U.S. and Colombian delegations.
Vice Foreign Minister Coy speaks seated at a table with the U.S. and Colombian delegations.
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Under Secretary Uzra Zeya
@UnderSecStateJ
Department of State
Buenas noches, Bogotá! Great to be back again and look forward to deepening our enduring U.S.-Colombia partnership, including shared efforts on counternarcotics, citizen security, and regional migration, rooted in our democratic values. 🇺🇸🤝🇨🇴
A mural that reads, “Bienvenidos a Colombia.”
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Under Secretary Uzra Zeya
@UnderSecStateJ
Department of State
You can offer encouragement to those in Belarus who put themselves on the front lines and have been imprisoned by Lukashenka’s repressive regime. Learn how you can join others to express support for political prisoners by writing them a letter here. 👇
spring96.org
May 21 is the Day of the Political prisoner in Belarus: show your solidarity! Updated with events...
This year's theme is letters and the right to correspondence.
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Under Secretary Uzra Zeya
@UnderSecStateJ
Department of State
Honored to speak at 🇺🇸 chaired &
@OAS_official
hosted Intergovernmental Consultations on Migration, Asylum, and Refugees meeting. 🇺🇸 is strengthening integration & inclusion w/partners so migrants & refugees can contribute socially, culturally & economically in host countries.
Under Secretary Zeya delivers remarks at a podium.
Under Secretary Zeya delivers remarks to a group of people.
Under Secretary Zeya speaks with event attendees.
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Under Secretary Uzra Zeya
@UnderSecStateJ
Department of State
This Public Service Recognition Week, I’m thankful for the dynamic team I’m honored to work alongside every day. These foreign & civil service members, contractors, and non-career appointees are essential in advancing civilian security, democracy, and human rights worldwide.
Under Secretary Zeya stands with team members at the Japanese Stone Lantern in front of DC's cherry blossoms.
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Under Secretary Uzra Zeya
@UnderSecStateJ
Department of State
🇺🇸 welcomes Spain as a new donor partner of
@GblEqualityFund
supporting civil society’s work to advance inclusion & respect for all! 🇪🇸 🏳️‍🌈 We stand proudly with 26 partners promoting respect for the rights of LGBTQI+ persons around the world.
state.gov
Joint Statement on Spain Joining the Global Equality Fund - United States Department of State
The text of the following joint statement was issued by the Governments of the United States and Spain on the occasion of Spain joining the Global Equality Fund: Begin text: The United States and...
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Under Secretary Uzra Zeya
@UnderSecStateJ
Department of State
No one should have to fear for their safety when practicing their faith. 🇺🇸 will continue to stand with Jewish people in America and around the world, as well as all those exercising their right to freedom of religion or belief.
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Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt
@StateSEAS
Department of State
I am sickened and heartbroken by the lethal, antisemitic attack targeting the Ghriba synagogue in Djerba during the Lag B’Omer celebrations, with thousands of Jewish pilgrims in attendance. Together with Amb. Joey Hood, I was celebrating at the synagogue the day before the attack
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