Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights

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Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights

Maria Otero was sworn in as Under Secretary of State on August 10, 2009. She oversees and coordinates U.S. foreign relations on the spectrum of civilian security issues across the globe, including democracy, human rights, population, refugees, trafficking in persons, rule of law, counter-narcotics, crisis prevention and response, global criminal justice, and countering violent extremism. She also serves as the President’s Special Representative for Tibetan Issues.

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Under Secretary Otero (Jan. 5): "The QDDR recognized the need to elevate civilian power, namely to strengthen institutions that address today’s transnational threats, promote stability, and advance American national security." Full Text» QDDR»

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