We welcome the announcement of arrests in the murder of Berta Cáceres. From the very beginning, we have called for a thorough investigation into Caceres’ murder – one that followed the evidence and that would lead to those who committed the crime, including the intellectual authors. We will continue to follow closely as the suspects ...
Read More» By Ambassador James D. Nealon | 2 May, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, Statements | Tags: human rights, security
On March 8, we celebrate International Women’s Day in which the world praises the economic, social, and political achievements of women. This day also marks a call to action for gender equality and the respect of women’s human rights, including their right to learn, to express themselves, and to live free from violence. Today, we ...
Read More» By Ambassador James D. Nealon | 8 March, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Gender Issues, Statements | Tags: gender issues, human rights
On behalf of the people and government of the United States of America, I wish to express my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Berta Cáceres, Coordinator of the Civic Council of Popular and Indigenous Organizations of Honduras (COPINH), who was murdered early today in her home in Intibucá. We strongly condemn this ...
Read More» By Ambassador James D. Nealon | 3 March, 2016 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements | Tags: civil society, human rights
As Prepared for Delivery Mr. Chris Haughey, Chief Executive Officer of Tegu, Members of the Media, Ladies and Gentlemen. The U.S. Department of State has selected Tegu as one of four finalists worldwide for the Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence for small and medium-sized companies. My country is very proud of the contributions ...
Read More» By Ambassador James D. Nealon | 2 March, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Economic Issues, Events, Speeches, Success Stories | Tags: award, corporate excellence
As Prepared for Delivery Good evening, and welcome. It’s a pleasure to welcome everyone here tonight. In the United States, February is Black History Month. Each year we set aside this month to honor the accomplishments of African Americans in every aspect of American society. I want to thank the Trio Experimental Lalo Rojas for ...
Read More» By Ambassador James D. Nealon | 11 February, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Culture, Speeches | Tags: african american issues, civil society, culture, human rights
Every year on April 22 the world celebrates Earth Day. One of the biggest long-term challenges we face today is climate change. According to recent studies by the United States Agency for International Development, USAID, Honduras will be one of the countries most affected by climate change, with temperature increases causing rainfall to decrease by ...
Read More» By Ambassador James D. Nealon | 22 April, 2015 | Topics: Agriculture, Ambassador, Economic Issues, Environment, Statements | Tags: assistance, environment
As Prepared for Delivery Today we celebrate the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which enshrined the principle that the “equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family are the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world.” In principle, the concept that all human beings are born free ...
Read More» By Ambassador James D. Nealon | 10 December, 2014 | Topics: Ambassador, Human Rights, Policy, Political Affairs, Speeches | Tags: assistance, human rights
It is difficult to overstate the profoundly negative impact that corruption has on society. The abuse of entrusted power for private gain does violence to our values, our prosperity, and even our security. Today is International Anti-Corruption Day, an excellent opportunity to remind ourselves of the scourge of corruption, the need for public sector transparency, ...
Read More» By Ambassador James D. Nealon | 9 December, 2014 | Topics: Ambassador, Policy, Political Affairs, Statements | Tags: anti-corruption, civil society, transparency
This week we celebrate both the International Day of Democracy and the International Day of Peace. I believe it is appropriate that we celebrate these two days together, as democracy and peace are inextricably linked. In my first month here in Honduras, I’ve had the great privilege of meeting many Hondurans who are working to ...
Read More» By Ambassador James D. Nealon | 19 September, 2014 | Topics: Ambassador, Human Rights, Policy, Statements | Tags: anti-corruption, civil society, Democracy, human rights, security, transparency
