Remarks of Ambassador David Pressman, U.S. Embassy Family Pride Picnic
“Every story of freedom has its heroes; but heroes come in many forms.”
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Joint Statement on the Occasion of the 28th Budapest Pride Festival
We the undersigned embassies and cultural institutes express our full support for members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI+) community in Hungary and their rights to equality and non-discrimination, freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, and freedom from violence.
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Ambassador David Pressman’s Introductory Remarks at the Hungary-Ukraine Relations Panel Discussion
Today’s event is an effort to broaden the discussion about the situation in Ukraine, to juxtapose the incomplete or inaccurate picture of the country we may see in media with accounts of individuals on the ground.
Read More» Commemorating the Days of Holocaust Remembrance
On Yom HaShoah we remember and honor the six million Jews and the millions of others the Nazis murdered.
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Remarks of Ambassador David Pressman at the March of the Living
While part of this March is commemoration, remembering, and educating, part of this March is an act of rededication.
Read More» Secretary Blinken Releases the 2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
This report makes a factual, objective, and rigorous accounting of human rights conditions around the world, looking at nearly 200 countries and territories
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One Year Since Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine
“The United States will, as we have done for decades, continue to stand for the dream of a Ukraine whole, free, and at peace, alongside our Allies and partners, and now with the brave people of Ukraine, for as long as it takes.”
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Opening of “To Remain Human”: An exhibition of photographs taken in Ukraine
The exhibit will feature a selection of photos taken by photojournalist Soma Szebelledi on his recent trips to Ukraine.
Read More» G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement at the Munich Security Conference
Statement by Hayashi Yoshimasa, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan in his capacity as Chair of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at the Munich Security Conference.
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Statement from President Joe Biden on Travel to Kyiv, Ukraine
I am in Kyiv today to meet with President Zelenskyy and reaffirm our unwavering and unflagging commitment to Ukraine’s democracy, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
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Ambassador David Pressman’s Thanksgiving Dinner Remarks
As I reflect on what I am thankful for during this holiday, I think of the inspiring work of each of you.
Read More» The United States Contributes $4.5 Billion to Support the Government of Ukraine
The funding, which will help alleviate the acute budget deficit caused by Putin’s brutal war of aggression, was made possible with generous bipartisan support from Congress.
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Applications for U.S. Fellowship for Community Leaders are Now Open
Apply by November 2, 2022!
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Ambassador Pressman’s Remarks Honoring Carl Lutz
“If you pause…and listen…you can almost hear the frantic conversations and hurried typing as Carl Lutz worked long hours to save every person he could from the horrors of war raging right outside.”
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Ambassador Pressman’s Remarks at the Tom Lantos Institute
Read Ambassador Pressman’s remarks at the Tom Lantos Institute.
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DCM Derek Westfall’s Remarks at Pécs Pride 2022
Deputy Chief of Mission Derek Westfall’s remarks at at Pécs Pride 2022
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The Benjamin Franklin Fellowship Experience – Hungarian Alumni Reflection
During my four weeks in the Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellowship program, I deepened my knowledge of the United States, managed to acquire certain aspects of the American mindset, made countless friends in different parts of Europe and the U.S., and answered more than a hundred questions about Hungary.
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Practice Negotiation Skills Through Diplomatic Simulation Anywhere in Hungary
An experiential approach to help you learn about the practical side of diplomacy and develop your negotiation and conflict management skills.
Read More» Joint Statement on the Occasion of 2022 Roma Holocaust Memorial Day
On August 2nd, on the occasion of Roma Holocaust Memorial Day we remember with somberness the tragic genocide of hundreds of thousands of Europe’s Roma people.
Read More» 2022 Investment Climate Statement: Hungary
The Department of State published the 2022 Investment Climate Statements (ICS) which provide up-to-date, country-specific information on the investment climates of more than 160 foreign markets.
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Statement by the Embassy of the United States of America in Budapest
The U.S. Embassy condemns all ideologies, policies, and rhetoric that give oxygen to the doctrines of hate and division.
Read More» Joint Statement on the Occasion of the 27th Budapest Pride Festival
On the occasion of the 27th Budapest Pride Festival, embassies and cultural institutes in Hungary express their full support for members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI+) community and their rights to equality and non-discrimination, freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, and freedom from violence.
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Celebrating Pride Month with Panel Discussion and Rooftop Movie Night
We kicked off Pride Month in a grand way. Cultural Attaché Shawn Kobb moderated a panel discussion on LGBTQI+ issues and Hungary-Hollywood film connections on June 13 at the CEU Rooftop.
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Roma Minority and Diversity in Hungary – Radio Interview
Shawn Kobb, Cultural Attaché of the US Embassy in Budapest, recently gave an interview to Hungary’s only Roma radio station, Radio Dikh.
Read More» A Proclamation on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, And Intersex Pride Month, 2022
During Pride Month, the United States honors the courage and resilience of LGBTQI+ persons around the world.
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Rooftop Movie Night: A Star is Born
Join us at the free screening and panel discussion on June 13!
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IDAHOBIT 2022 Video Message
On the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia #IDAHOBIT, we express our full support for members of the LGBTQI+ community.
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Remarks by Chargé Dillard on the Launch of a Book About Congressman Tom Lantos
The only Holocaust survivor to have served in Congress, Hungarian-born U.S. Congressman Tom Lantos spent his life championing the cause of human rights around the world. Chargé d’Affaires Marc Dillard and other distinguished guests discussed a new Hungarian translation of a book about the Congressman’s life and the importance of his work.
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Statement by Chargé d’Affaires Marc Dillard
May 25, 2021 Today we commemorate the one-year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd by a police officer in Minnesota. We recognize the United States’ long history of racism and we recommit to the unfinished work of fighting racial injustice at home. The protests that took place last year across the world, including in …
Read More» International Roma Day
Statement by Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State April 7, 2021 On behalf of the Government of the United States, I extend my best wishes to Roma everywhere on International Roma Day. On April 8, we celebrate the rich culture, language, and heritage of Roma around the world, including the generations of Romani Americans who …
Read More» Embassy Statement
U.S. Embassy Budapest is deeply concerned about the attack on Friday at the 9th District City Hall in Budapest and the incident on Sunday at the Budapest City Hall.
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Joint Statement on the Occasion of the 25th Budapest Pride Festival
August 17, 2020 On the occasion of the 25th Budapest Pride Festival, we, the undersigned embassies and cultural institutes, express our strong support for members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) community and their rights to equality, peaceful expression and assembly, and freedom from discrimination. We note the important advocacy of LGBTI …
Read More» Report of the Commission on Unalienable Rights
On July 16, 2020, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo released the Draft Report of the Commission on Unalienable Rights. Draft Report of the Commission on Unalienable Rights (PDF, 28MB) Unalienable Rights and the Securing of Freedom – Secretary Pompeo’s speech at the release of the Draft Report.
Read More» Statement by Ambassador David Cornstein
Here in Budapest, we support the rights of those who gathered peacefully in front of our Embassy today to protest against racism, and we stand fully with the message that racism has no place in our world.
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International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia Statement by the U.S. Embassy Budapest May 14, 2020 On May 17, we will celebrate the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, created to commemorate the WHO’s decision to declassify homosexuality as a mental disorder on that day thirty years ago. The United States firmly opposes criminalization, …
Read More» International Roma Day
STATEMENT BY MORGAN ORTAGUS, STATE DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON April 8, 2020 International Roma Day International Roma Day is an occasion to celebrate the traditions and history of Roma persons everywhere and to honor their contributions to the culture and society of nations around the world. This includes the United States, which is home to more than …
Read More» Statement on Governmental Responses to COVID-19.
April 1, 2020 Leaders around the world are grappling with unprecedented challenges as they tackle the COVID-19 global pandemic. As governments around the world respond, we urge them to avoid restrictions on essential human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the ability of the free press to provide information to the public about the crisis and …
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Statement from the President: LGBT Pride Month
As we celebrate LGBT Pride Month and recognize the outstanding contributions that LGBT people have made to our great Nation, let us also stand in solidarity with the many LGBT people who live in dozens of countries worldwide that punish, imprison, or even execute individuals on the basis of their sexual orientation.
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Human Rights Report 2017 – Hungary
Read the 2017 Human Rights Country Report on Hungary here.
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