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U.S. Reaches its Refugee Admissions Target for the First Time Since 1980
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ NEWS: The United States announced today it brought 69,930 refugees to safety and new lives in the United States in fiscal...
U.S. Secretary Kerry Announces New Initiative to Address Gender-Based Violence in Global Humanitarian Emergencies
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ NEWS: U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry announced Monday the provision of $10 million in funding for a new U.S. initiative, Safe from the Start, to prevent and respond to gender-based violence in humanitarian emergencies worldwide.
To Walk the Earth in Safety: New Report Showcases 20 Years of Landmine Clearance
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs (PM/WRA) has...
'A New Beginning' exchange hosts International Entrepreneurs
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ NEWS: Entrepreneurs and business leaders from 29 countries will travel to the United States from September 14 through October 5 as...
Fulbright Regional Network for Applied Research Scholar Symposium 2013 in D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ NEWS: The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs will host the 2013 Fulbright Regional Network for Applied Research (NEXUS) Scholar Symposium:...
Launch of the U.S. Coalition of Cities Against Racism and Discrimination Announced
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- On September 12, Nerissa Cook, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs will participate in the launch of...
Global Sports Mentoring Program 2013 announced by espnW and US Dept. of State
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State and espnW are proud to announce this year’s mentor organizations and international emerging leaders participating...
Fulbright-mtvU Fellowship Winners for 2013 Announced
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and mtvU, MTV’s 24-hour college network, announced today the four 2013 Fulbright-mtvU Fellowship...
Women Leaders from Pacific Region to Participate in U.S. Program on Climate Change
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- From August 18 – 28, 2013, twelve women climate leaders from across the Pacific region will visit Washington, D.C., Pensacola,...
WNBA Diplomacy: Sports Envoys Ticha Penicheiro and Cedric Ceballos to Empower Youth in Angola
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State today announced an upcoming sports envoy program to "empower youth in Luanda, Angola." In partnership...
