>> the united states is limiting its support for unfpa at this time. >> thank you.hat's unfortunate. the number of women and vulnerable positions who really need that help. i don't know if any of you can answer this question, , but i do know that i've heard from people who have come in new hampshire and other places, who have expressed concern about why aung san suu kyi has not spoken out more forcefully on this circumstance. mr. murphy, guess this is for you. what is your assessment of the situation there? why do you think she is not spoken out more forcefully and what you think would happen to the power share and arrangement if she did? >> senator, my parents are residents of new hampshire and asked me the same question. i can't speak for. >> translator: . what i do know in burma one of the fundamental problems we're facing in return state -- i can't speak for aung san suu kyi. widespread racism directly at the rohingya. there are many populations that i suffer for decades from this commission, other ethnic minorities including inside rakhine state. the ethnically

but the main assistance they're getting is from the unfpa. i certainly support that, i support the efforts that unfpa makes around the world to help pregnant women and vulnerable women who are in need of prea ad post natal care. will you tell us how we support those efforts? >> the united states does support efforts for women who are particularly vulnerable. we're working with a number of different agencies to ensure there's gender appropriate latrines that are available. >> but we're not supporting the efforts of unfpa, is that correct? >> the united states is limiting its support for unfpa at this time. >> that's unfortunate, given the number of women in vulnerable positions that really do need that help. i don't knowive any of you can answer this question, but there have been people who have expressed concern about why he has not spoke on out more forcefully on this circumstance. mr. murphy, i guess this is for you. what's your assessment of the situation there? why do you think she's not spoken out more forcefully, and what do you think w

senator shaheen: but we are not supporting the efforts of unfpa, is that correct? mr. storella: the united states is not. senator shaheen: that's unfortunate because there are many women in need of that help. i don't know if any of you can answer this question but i do know i have heard from people who have in new hampshire and other places who have expressed oncern about why more have not spoken out more forcefully on this circumstance. mr. murphy, what is your assess hement? why sheant she spoken out more forcefully and what happened to that power sharing arrangement if she did? mr. murphy: my parents are residents in new hampshire and ask me the same question. aung san suu or kyi. we are seeing widespread racism directly at the rohingya. there are many that suffered rom racism inside the state. from hnic have suffered essentially directed discrimination. very complicated environment. we'd like to see more champions, more vocal people for the rohingya and other repressed populations. speaking on behalf of the hingya is a very dangerous situation for people in burma.

but the main assistance that they're getting is from the unfpa, and i certainly support that. i support the efforts that the unfpa makes around the world to help pregnant women and women vulnerable, women who are need in pre and post natal care. can you tell me if the administration supports unfp a's efforts here and how we do that? >> senator, the united states does support efforts for women who are particularly vulnerable. we are working with a number of different agencies to ensure there are things like gender approapriate la treens availabl. >> but we're not supporting the efforts of unfpa. is that correct? >> we are limiting our support at this time. >> that's unfortunate and the women who really need that help. i don't know if any of you can answer this question, but i do know that i have heard from people who have in new hampshire and other places who have expressed concern about why he has not spoken out more forcefully on this circumstance. mr. murphy, i guess this is for you. what is your assessment of the situation there? why do you think she has not spoken out more

and as you know, i get to be the global goodwill ambassador for unfpa, the united nations population> absolutely. >> i got to give that ted talk about online misogyny. i, you know, have all kinds of opportunities, including being on your show, which is an enormously popular show which people value and causes them to be reflective and to think. so, maybe i will and maybe i won't. i do think that part of what is positive and part of the legacy for which donald trump will pay is that more women are getting involved in politics, and that's hugely important. we've got to have gender parity, you know, whether it's on the school board or at, you know, how i wish there were a woman at the department of the interior right now, you know? >> yeah. well, amongst a long sigh, there are other things you're blessed to do. you are blessed to play bb. >> yes, i am blessed to play bb yates. >> on a series that we are very excited about. so, thank you for coming out. >> thank you. >> whenever you come out, i'm always inspired and empowered and educated when you show up. so thank you. >> it's a treat. t

prohibiting contributions to the unfpa which works not only with women's health but obviously child marriage, and expanding the global rule. the old one wasn't good enough. i could go on and on. the proposed billion dollar decrease in global health programs which will disproportionately harmed women and girls. now, i do have a question out of this. i know you're waiting for that. there is an office of global women's issues, and there is a proposal to downgrade it. i think it's a downgrade. you'll have to tell me if it is. to downgrade the office of global women's issues from the secretary office to one that instead reports to the under secretary for civilian democracy and human rights. can you explain the difference that will be? is there plans to name an ambassador at large to lead the office? those are my first two questions. why don't you answer those first. >> sure. yes. in fact, i have interviewed candidates for that position. it will be filled promptly. and it is the proposal that was sent up to this committee and congress on moving the office. the office is going to remain as is with