The U.S. Department of State released the 2023 Investment Climate Statement

The United States’ Department of State released the 2023 Investment Climate Statements (ICS), which analyze the business climates of more than 165 economies that are current or potential markets for U.S. companies. The Department’s Investment Climate Statements help businesses navigate foreign countries’ markets and make informed decisions about where to expand and invest. Review them …

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2023 Trafficking in Persons Report

Secretary Blinken and the United States Department of State Trafficking in Persons Office released the 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report . In the section on North Macedonia, the TIP Report notes that the Government of North Macedonia demonstrated overall increasing efforts compared with the previous reporting period, considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, if any, on its anti-trafficking capacity; …

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2022 Report on International Religious Freedom

The Department of State submits an annual Report to Congress on International Religious Freedom in compliance with section 102(b) of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (P.L. 105-292), as amended. This report, also known as the International Religious Freedom Report, describes the status of religious freedom, government policies violating religious belief and practices of …

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2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices

The annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices – the Human Rights Report – 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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Country Reports on Terrorism 2021

The United States Department of State released the Country Reports on Terrorism 2021 . Country Reports on Terrorism 2021 is submitted in compliance with Title 22 of the United States Code, Section 2656f (the “Act”), which requires the Department of State to provide to Congress a full and complete annual report on terrorism for those countries and groups meeting the …

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2022 Trafficking in Persons Report

On July 19, 2022, Secretary of State Antony Blinken released the 2022 Trafficking in Persons Report. The United States’ annual TIP Report provides a comprehensive review of anti-trafficking efforts globally, objectively assessing 188 governments, including the United States, and their commitment to defeat all forms of human trafficking. Learn here about where North Macedonia stands in its efforts …

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The State Department Releases 2021 International Religious Freedom Report

On June 2, 2022, the U.S. State Department released the 2021 International Religious Freedom Report (IRF) describing the state of religious freedom in countries around the world. You can read the whole 2021 International Religious Freedom Report here , and the section about North Macedonia here .

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2021 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices

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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Trafficking in Persons Report 2021

NORTH MACEDONIA: Tier 2 The Government of North Macedonia does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. Despite the documented impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its anti-trafficking capacity, the government demonstrated overall increasing efforts compared to the previous reporting period; therefore North …

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2021 Trafficking in Persons Report

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken released the 2021 Trafficking in Persons Report at the State Department in Washington D.C. today. The TIP Report objectively assesses governments’ efforts – including our own – but it is more than just tier rankings.  It is a means to effect positive change and encourage governments to increase and improve their …

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2020 Human Rights Reports

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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State Department Releases 2020 Trafficking in Persons Report

Secretary Michael R. Pompeo released the 2020 Trafficking in Persons Report, which every year assesses the anti-trafficking efforts of 188 countries and territories, including the United States.  This year, it is notable that traffickers are exploiting an increasing number of victims via livestream on the internet. Since the onset of COVID-19 and stay-at-home orders, there …

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2019 Report on International Religious Freedom

The annual Report to Congress on International Religious Freedom – the International Religious Freedom Report – describes the status of religious freedom in every country. The report covers government policies violating religious belief and practices of groups, religious denominations and individuals, and U.S. policies to promote religious freedom around the world. The U.S. Department of State submits the reports …

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2019 Trafficking in Persons Report

Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo (June 20, 2019):  “We must band together and build momentum to defeat human trafficking. We must hold the perpetrators of this heinous crime accountable. We must achieve justice for survivors as they rebuild their lives. We must reinvigorate our shared commitment to extinguish human trafficking wherever it exists. There is …

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Country Reports on Terrorism 2017

Sept. 19: Country Reports on Terrorism 2017 provides a more detailed review of last year’s successes and challenges so we can consider how to strengthen our counter-terrorism efforts going forward. As we look to the rest of 2018 and beyond, the U.S. remains committed to working with our allies and partners to confront the shared threat of global terrorism. … Section related to Macedonia

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2017 Annual Report on International Religious Freedom

Secretary Pompeo (May 29): “The release of the 2017 International Religious Freedom Report is critical to our mission to defend religious liberty…It documents, across 200 countries and territories, reports of violations and abuses committed by governments, terrorist groups, and individuals so that we may work together to solve them. .. More » | [ Section related to Macedonia /( PDF

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International Religious Freedom Report for 2016

Aug. 15: Secretary of State Rex Tillerson released the 2016 Annual Report on International Religious Freedom. The Report describes the status of religious freedom in 199 countries worldwide. The report covers government policies violating religious belief and practices of groups, religious denominations and individuals, and U.S. policies to promote religious freedom around the world. The …

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Country Reports on Terrorism 2016

The annual Country Report on Terrorism for 2016 has been released. The report highlights the threat that international terrorism poses to world stability and security.  The “Country Reports on Terrorism 2016” is available in  PDF format – as a complete one-piece file and in  HTML formats . Macedonia has been a partner with U.S. in counterterrorism efforts, demonstrating its strong commitment to the Global Coalition to …

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Trafficking in Persons Report 2017

“Human trafficking is one of the most tragic human rights issues of our time. It splinters families, distorts global markets, undermines the rule of law, and spurs other transnational criminal activity. It threatens public safety and national security. But worst of all, the crime robs human beings of their freedom and their dignity. That’s why …

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2016 Human Rights Report

Promoting human rights and democratic governance is a core element of U.S. foreign policy. These values form an essential foundation of stable, secure, and functioning societies. Standing up for human rights and democracy is not just a moral imperative but is in the best interests of the United States in making the world more stable …

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Country Reports on Terrorism 2015

This report provides the Department of State’s annual, statutorily mandated assessment of trends and events in international terrorism that transpired in 2015. …  more. ——————————————————— MACEDONIA (Country Reports on Terrorism 2015 ) Overview: Macedonia recognizes the threat of global terrorism and is a solid U.S. counter-terrorism ally. In 2015, Macedonia’s major counter-terrorism efforts included a counter-terrorism …

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2015 Findings on the Worst Forms of Child Labor: Macedonia

In 2015, Macedonia made a moderate advancement in efforts to eliminate the worst forms of child labor. The Government amended its laws to classify the forced begging of children as a human trafficking offense and codify that children cannot provide legally valid consent to engage in prostitution. The Ministry of the Interior collaborated with UNHCR …

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