Foreign Service Posts Celebrate #PrideMonth #LGBTI #HappyPride2020

June 29, 2020 By domani spero in Foreign Service, Holidays and Celebrations, Org Culture, Org Life, U.S. Missions Tags: GLIFFA, Human Rights, LGBTI Pride Month, Pride Month 2020

This June join us in celebrating Pride Month! Explore our new online exhibit on the story of how LGBT+ employees at the U.S. Department of State fought for their rights 🏳️‍🌈🌎 #PrideMonth #PRIDE2020 https://t.co/RUwBITp9si

— National Museum of American Diplomacy (@NMADmuseum) June 24, 2020

¡Que tu orgullo brille donde sea que estés! ❤️🤎💛💚💙💜
Este es el mensaje que nuestras embajadas en todo el mundo te quieren dejar. #Pride2020 #ServingWithPride #Orgullo2020 pic.twitter.com/qI9jX8BFbF

— US Embassy Bogota (@USEmbassyBogota) June 29, 2020

Because June is #PrideMonth and last week marked one year since Botswana decriminalized consensual same sex acts, our workplace is lit up in the colors of the 🏳️‍🌈 to commemorate and celebrate that #LGBTI rights are human rights! #WeAreInThisTogether pic.twitter.com/3QtzBn1cmX

— usembassybw (@USEmbassyBW) June 27, 2020

🏳️‍🌈 #DiplomatsforPride #VirtualPrideParade #DublinDigitalPride pic.twitter.com/k8tP8s7EHp

— U.S. Embassy Dublin (@USEmbassyDublin) June 28, 2020

The U.S. is committed to protecting #LGBTI and other marginalized communities around the world. All human beings deserve to be treated with dignity and respect and are endowed with the same unalienable rights. #Pride2020 pic.twitter.com/TqaekpLCrm

— US Palestinian Affairs Unit (@USPalAffairs) June 28, 2020

Celebramos en Ecuador y en EE.UU. el Día del Orgullo y, como este año no podemos reunirnos en grandes multitudes, hemos preparado un video para unirnos a estas conmemoraciones y compartir nuestros deseos para la comunidad LGBTI ecuatoriana. #MesDelOrgullo #HappyPrideMonth 🏳️‍🌈 pic.twitter.com/PfnqdDyUZ8

— US Embassy Ecuador (@USembassyEC) June 28, 2020

The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines celebrates #PrideMonth with the Pride flag prominently on display during the month of June. The United States respects the dignity and equality of LGBTI people and celebrates their contributions to society. #Pride2020 pic.twitter.com/uf0uPyKruR

— U.S. Embassy in the Philippines (@USEmbassyPH) June 28, 2020

すべての人がありのままの自分を誇りに思うこと、自分のアイデンティティを自由に定義すること、思いのままに誰かを愛することができる権利を支援します。#PRIDE2020 #LoveisLove #TokyoPrideHouse #TogetheriInPride #PrideDay pic.twitter.com/4UNLayuBAo https://t.co/Laoo9kWVnG

— アメリカ大使館 (@usembassytokyo) June 28, 2020

"Happy #Pride2020! This month we celebrate the #LGBTI community & affirm that all humans deserve to be treated w/ dignity. We condemn violence, detention, & killing of people based on sexual orientation & gender identity. #HumanRights are universal." –Charge d’Affaires Casey Mace pic.twitter.com/zj0AcxUCcu

— U.S. Embassy Luxembourg (@USEmbLuxembourg) June 27, 2020

A rainbow flag is flying prominently in Moscow… on the facade of the US embassy. https://t.co/mQqzNxKM1w

— Lucian Kim (@Lucian_Kim) June 25, 2020

For nearly thirty years as a diplomat, I’ve worked to advance human rights and equality for all. As a member of the LGBTI community, I am PROUD on Nepal’s continued progess! #PRIDE2020 pic.twitter.com/tg22TCp7DI

— Ambassador Randy Berry (@USAmbNepal) June 4, 2020

US Embassy Beirut: Lebanese Judge Bans Media Orgs From Interviewing/Hosting Amb Dorothy Shea

June 29, 2020 By domani spero in Ambassadors, Foreign Service, FSOs, Media, Spectacular, U.S. Missions Tags: Dorothy Shea, Hezbollah, Lebanon, US Embassy Beirut

Foreign Minister Nassif Hitti has summoned the US ambassador to Lebanon, Dorothy Shea, and he will meet with her on Monday at 3:00 pm (1/2)

— MTV English News (@MTVEnglishNews) June 28, 2020

Statements by US ambassador to Lebanon Dorothy Shea showed up on a number of Lebanese TV stations today despite a judges’s order banning media from airing her statements. It’s not clear the order has any validity. By @SarahDadouch https://t.co/nJZBd3tOrE

— Liz Sly (@LizSly) June 28, 2020

Lebanese officials apologize to the #US ambassador in #Lebanon, Dorothy Shea, after a judge issued an order banning the US diplomat from being able to speak to local media outlets, one day after she criticized #Hezbollah in a public interview.https://t.co/MrshuLLU50 pic.twitter.com/LWw2iR8P80

— Al Arabiya English (@AlArabiya_Eng) June 28, 2020

A judge in #Lebanon bans media from interviewing U.S. Ambassador Dorothy Shea. Judge Mohammad Mazeh reportedly threatened to suspend any media outlet in country for a year and fine them $200,000 for violating ruling.https://t.co/1YU5QttYuQ

— Alphonso Van Marsh (@AlphonsoVM) June 28, 2020

“By its actions and threats, Hezbollah destabilizes [Lebanon] and jeopardizes the country’s economic recovery,” Ambassador Dorothy Shea tells Al Hadath.https://t.co/KFECBpINZh

— Al Arabiya English (@AlArabiya_Eng) June 27, 2020

Full interview with English subtitles for our Lebanon Correspondent @ghyatim with US Amb. to Lebanon Dorothy C. Shea, which led to A Lebanese judge decision to ban all Lebanese media from interviewing her! So much for Freedom of the press & speech in #Lebanon @AlHadath @LebanonUN https://t.co/CMk5vfe1uL

— Talal Al-Haj (@TalalAlhaj) June 27, 2020

Who Knew What When: Reports on Russian Bounties on U.S. Troops in Afghanistan #SpeakUp

June 29, 2020 By domani spero in Americans Abroad, Defense Department, Mike Pompeo, Realities of the FS, State Department, Trump, U.S. Missions, US Embassy Kabul, War Tags: Afghanistan, bounties, Michael R. Pompeo, Russia, Trump White House, Zalmay Khalilzad

First, read the NYT article by @charlie_savage, @EricSchmittNYT, and @mschwirtz, with details about the reported Russian military intel unit behind this, the high-level USG discussions about responses, and the White House not authorizing any of them.

2/10https://t.co/C1djlAIs6s

— David Priess (@DavidPriess) June 28, 2020

The administration’s special envoy for Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, preferred confronting the Russians directly about the matter, while some National Security Council officials in charge of Russia were more dismissive of taking immediate action. https://t.co/VAFIn0Fn5m

— Adam Goldman (@adamgoldmanNYT) June 29, 2020

British security officials have confirmed to Sky News that the reports about the plot are true. https://t.co/5uVt7xYEBE @AliBunkallSKY

— Adam Goldman (@adamgoldmanNYT) June 29, 2020

EXCLUSIVE: U.S. spies and commandos warned months ago of Russian bounties on U.S. troops in Afghanistan. Trump has yet to act against Russia w/@adamgoldmanNYT https://t.co/ViaHF1lhlC

— Eric Schmitt (@EricSchmittNYT) June 28, 2020

“While some of his closest advisers, like Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, have counseled more hawkish policies toward Russia, Mr. Trump has adopted an accommodating stance toward Moscow” https://t.co/KzxzaQKNfU

— Patrick Tucker (@DefTechPat) June 27, 2020

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Daily Archives: June 29, 2020

Foreign Service Posts Celebrate #PrideMonth #LGBTI #HappyPride2020

US Embassy Beirut: Lebanese Judge Bans Media Orgs From Interviewing/Hosting Amb Dorothy Shea

Who Knew What When: Reports on Russian Bounties on U.S. Troops in Afghanistan #SpeakUp

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