FACT SHEET: U.S. Support for Civil Society
In September 2013, President Obama launched Stand with Civil Society, a global call to action to support, defend, and sustain the operations of civil society organizations (CSOs) amid a rising…
Panel Discussion with the First Lady, Julia Gillard, Former Prime Minister of Australia, Charlize Theron, Actress and Activist, and Nurfahada, Girl Project Ambassador on the Importance of Girls’ Education
The Apollo Theater New York, New York 11:43 A.M. EDT MS. LEIVE: Welcome, everybody. Now, I want to start off — I think they’re a little excited about the panel.…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Abe
Today, Vice President Biden met with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly meetings. The Vice President congratulated Prime Minister Abe on the…
Remarks by President Obama at the Leaders’ Summit on Countering ISIL and Violent Extremism
United Nations Headquarters New York, New York 10:53 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, heads of state and government. Last year, here at the United Nations, I…
FACT SHEET: White House Summit on Offshore Wind
Convening State and Industry Leaders; Supporting Strategies for the Long-Term Development of a Clean and Abundant Energy Resource Along All U.S. Coasts Two years ago, President Obama released his vision…
Remarks by President Obama at Luncheon Hosted by Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon
United Nations Headquarters New York, New York 1:52 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good afternoon. As always, this lunch comes right after I have spoken. And I think the Secretary General…
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Modi of India After Bilateral Meeting
United Nations Headquarters New York, New York **Please see below for a correction, marked with an asterisk. 12:19 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it is a great pleasure to meet…
Remarks by President Obama at U.N. Peacekeeping Summit
Trusteeship Council Chamber United Nations Headquarters New York, New York 3:09 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good afternoon. Mr. Secretary General, heads of state and government, distinguished representatives. The word “peacekeeping”…
Readout of Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa Monaco’s Meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Sinirlioglu
Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa Monaco met today with Turkish Foreign Minister Feridun Sinirlioglu on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly to discuss…
Readout of the Vice President’s Meeting with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis
Vice President Biden met today with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations, European security, anti-corruption, energy security, and the European migration crisis. The leaders discussed ways…