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Opening the World to Americans with Disabilities with the Disabilities Treaty
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- As the United States celebrates the 23rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act this week, Secretary of State John...
2013 Innovation in Arms Control Challenge announced by US State Department
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Arms Control, Verification and Compliance launched today the “2013 Innovation in Arms Control...
African Women Entrepreneurship Exchange Promotes Business Growth – AWEP elevates women entrepreneurs across sub-Saharan Africa
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The African Women’s Entrepreneurship Program (AWEP), a special initiative of the International Visitor Leadership Program, runs from July 22-August 9,...
Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Winners for 2013 Announced
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. State Department has announced the 2013 winners of the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF). This competition provides small...
U.S. and China Commit to Work Together to Combat Wildlife Trafficking at 2013 U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Robert D. Hormats and Administrator Zhao Shucong of the...
Spirit of Soccer Teams with the U.S. to Support Syrian Refugees
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- According to the U.S. State Dept., childhood is far from carefree for millions of children growing up in conflict. Even...
U.S. Seeks Enhanced Protection of Antarctic Waters and Ross Sea Region
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- According tor the State Department, U.S. policy makers and scientists are meeting with governments from around the world this week,...
Path to Paralympics: Brazil Sports Diplomacy Program with WorldChicago
CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announced today that youth and coaches from Brazil...
On-line Publication of 2012 Digest of United States Practice in International Law announced
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State today announced the release of the "2012 Digest of United States Practice in International Law,"...
Museums Connect Cultural Exchange 2013 Awardees Announced
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Today, The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the American Alliance of Museums,...