U.S. Department of State Hosts EMPOWER Conference to Advance Disability Rights Worldwide
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announces the first EMPOWER Conference on disability inclusive diplomacy....
US Secretary of State John Kerry announces Ira Forman will serve as the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry announced Monday that Ira Forman will serve as the Special Envoy to Monitor and...
Workshop Promoting Labor and Human Rights Through Investment hosted by US Dept. of State
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Yesterday, the U.S. Department of State, in partnership with Harvard Law School’s Pensions and Capital Stewardship Project Labor and Worklife...
Solve for X, an initiative of Google[x], hosted May 13 session with STAS and US Office of Innovation and Development Alliances
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Solve for X, an initiative of Google, hosted a session on May 13 in collaboration with STAS and the U.S....
'American English' mobile app launched by US Department of State to open doors to economic empowerment and educational opportunities
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs is pleased to announce the release of the free...
First 2013 Sports Envoy Program Advancing Disability Rights and Inclusion in China
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS May 13, 2013: Today, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announced that Paralympian...
U.S. Government Financial and Humanitarian Assistance to Syria Update: May 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Today, The United States announced an updated overview of the support for the Syrian people’s aspirations for a Syrian-led political...
U.S. Department of State to Honor International Policing Partners at Partner Appreciation Ceremony
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs William R. Brownfield will deliver remarks at a ceremony...
U.S. Secretary of State imposes sanctions on four Iranian nuclear support companies and one individual as Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferators
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Today the U.S. Secretary of State imposed sanctions on four Iranian nuclear support companies and one individual as Weapons of...
First all-female delegation to participate in the U.S. Department of State's Iraq Police Education Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- A delegation of ten women police officers from Iraq arrived in the United States this week for three weeks of...
Finalists of the 2013 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals announced
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Today, the U.S. Department of State announced that three employees have been named as finalists of the 2013 Samuel J....
First 2013 Sports Visitor Exchange Program Advancing Disability Rights and Inclusion
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs will host several programs throughout the year to protect...
World Press Freedom Day: U.S. Department of State Launches Central America Journalism Security Hub
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Jane Zimmerman traveled to San Salvador on April...
Anti-Poaching and Anti-Trafficking Efforts in the U.S. will be studied by Wildlife and Conservation Experts
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- As part of the U.S. efforts to combat illegal trade in wildlife and promote conservation, 13 parks and wildlife ministry...
Empowering Environmental Leaders – programs engage youth, women, and undeserved audiences
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs programs engage youth, women, and undeserved audiences to address environmental issues in their...
Third Annual 6K Walk for Water kicks off on April 22, 2013 in Washington DC with Earth Day Celebration
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Not letting the recent events in Boston dry up efforts to "walk for water," The U.S. Department of State will...
Environmental Cooperation Agreement signed by U.S. and Columbia to Conserve Natural Resources
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Today, The United States and Colombia signed the U.S.–Colombia Environmental Cooperation Agreement (ECA). Together with the Environment Chapter of the...
Eighth Annual Global Women Mentoring Partnership Kicks Off April 24
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Building on seven years of success through women-to-women mentoring, on April 24, 27 emerging leaders from around the world will...
U.S. State Dept.: John Kerry Condolence Statement for Boston Marathon Bombing Victims
BOSTON, Mass. /eNewsChannels/ -- Today, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry made the following statement about the Boston Marathon bombing tragedy: "The entire State...
U.S. Professional Fellows Program Helping to Create Collaborative Solutions with Emerging Leaders
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs welcomes 220 emerging leaders from 44 countries and territories...
Support for G-8 Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative announced by United States to the tune of $10 Million
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Today at the G-8 Foreign Ministers meeting in London, the United States joined G-8 partners in support of the United...
A Healthy Start for Children: Scaling Up Nutrition in Guatemala
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- On April 3, Acting Special Representative for Global Food Security Jonathan Shrier and Assistant to the Administrator for the Bureau...
US and Russia Bilateral Presidential Commission to Hold Fourth Working Group Meeting on Science and Technology Cooperation
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Dr. John P. Holdren and Russian Minister of...
Department of State Rewards Program Update and Technical Corrections Act of 2012 signed into law by Obama
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- President Obama yesterday signed into law the Department of State Rewards Program Update and Technical Corrections Act of 2012, S....
US Welcomes Historic Outcome of the Arms Trade Treaty Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The United States is pleased that the United Nations General Assembly has approved a strong, effective and implementable Arms Trade...
