U.S. Department of State Reports 2009

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

Release of the International Religious Freedom Report

October 26, 2009

Secretary Clinton: "[W]e are convinced that the best antidote to intolerance is a combination of robust legal protections against discrimination and hate crimes, proactive government outreach to minority religious groups, and the vigorous defense of both freedom of religion and expression. So it is our hope that the International Religious Freedom Report will encourage existing religious freedom movements around the world and promote dialogue among governments and within societies on how best to accommodate religious communities and protect each individual’s right to believe or not believe, as that individual sees fit."... Secretary Clinton Remarks | Report.

»»» Republic of Macedonia: 2009 International Religious Freedom Report...full text.

◊ To see the Embassy press announcement of the 2009 IRF Report, please click here.

2009 Trafficking in Persons Report Released

June 16, 2009

Secretary Clinton: "The ninth annual Trafficking in Persons Report sheds light on the faces of modern-day slavery and on new facets of this global problem. The human trafficking phenomenon affects virtually every country, including the United States. In acknowledging America’s own struggle with modern-day slavery and slavery-related practices, we offer partnership. We call on every government to join us in working to build consensus and leverage resources to eliminate all forms of human trafficking." Report / Remarks at Release of the Ninth Annual Trafficking in Persons Report Alongside Leaders in Congress.

- Republic of Macedonia: 2009 Trafficking in Persons Report...full text.
◊ To see a recent op/ed by Ambassador Reeker on the topic, please click here.

Secretary Clinton releases the 2008 Human Rights Report

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Releases the 2008 Human Rights Report

February 25, 2009

On February 24, Secretary Clinton spoke with the media about the importance of human rights as she released the State Department’s annual report.
◊ To see her comments, please click here.
◊ To view the section related to Macedonia, please click here. 
◊ To view the entire report, please click here.