The annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices – the Human Rights Reports – cover internationally recognized individual, civil, political, and worker rights, as set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international agreements. The U.S. Department of State submits reports on all countries receiving assistance and all United Nations member states …
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STATEMENT: During his recent trip to the region, the Secretary of State praised Kazakhstan’s preparedness for COVID-19, the novel coronavirus. He said, “Quick action of the Government of Kazakhstan to stop the spread of the virus has been incredibly impressive.” The Secretary has also noted that most countries of the world are unprepared for a …
Read More» Each January, the U.S. government marks National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Human trafficking is a crime that threatens human dignity and security around the globe. Human trafficking undermines the rule of law, exacerbates conflict and instability, and enriches transnational criminal organizations that victimize an estimated 25 million people around the world. Trafficking is …
Read More» The Department of State submits this annual report to the Congress in compliance with section 102(b) of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (P.L. 105-292), as amended. This report covers the period between January 1 and December 31, 2017. U.S. embassies prepare the initial drafts of country chapters based on information from government officials, …
Read More» Individuals who normally reside in Russia, but who are unable to apply for a U.S. visa in a timely manner may submit their application in Astana or Almaty. Applicants are not required to be a resident of Kazakhstan to apply for a visa at Astana or Almaty, but must be physically present in Kazakhstan at …
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