Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to Nairobi, Kenya and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from August 4-8, 2024, to engage on human rights, democratic governance, and humanitarian cooperation.
In Kenya, Under Secretary Zeya will meet with senior government officials, civil society representatives, and U.S. exchange alumni to build on the 60-year-strong U.S.-Kenya partnership, including joint efforts to strengthen the rule of law, champion anti-corruption and advance government accountability. In addition to addressing shared solutions to regional and global challenges, she will underscore the importance of freedoms of peaceful assembly and expression, as well as U.S. support for democratic reforms and refugee inclusion.
In Ethiopia, Under Secretary Zeya will engage leaders from the Ethiopian government, African Union, and civil society on the protection of human rights throughout Ethiopia, the importance of inclusive, transparent transitional justice, and advancing the protections of refugees, displaced persons, and humanitarian workers. Additionally, the Under Secretary will visit a refugee center providing child protection, education, and health care to underscore U.S. partnerships to support refugees and host communities, as the single largest donor of humanitarian assistance to Ethiopia.
