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Helping the World's Refugees

June 14: Watch a replay of the conversation between Eric Schwartz, Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration, and George Rupp, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee. A transcript will be available soon. More»

U.S.-Colombia Partnership

Deputy Secretary Steinberg (June 13): "And we in the United States are honored to partner with Colombia....We instituted the High-Level Partnership Dialogue to broaden and strengthen the range of our engagements." Full Text»

The Work of Regional Institutions

Secretary Clinton (June 13): "To solve the problems confronting Africa and the world, we need the African Union. We also need Africa’s sub-regional institutions, all of whom must help lead the way." Full Text» Trip Page»

In Other News

Date: 06/14/2011 Description: Logo for IPhone App: State Department Seal and stylized image of an airplane in flight. - State Dept Image
New State Department Iphone App Available

The Department of State is pleased to announce the release of a new IPhone App, Smart Traveler, that invites you to see the world with easy access to frequently updated official country information, travel alerts, travel warnings, maps, U.S. embassy locations, and more. Go» More»

Statement to CTBTO Preparatory Commission

Assistant Secretary Gottemoeller (June 14): "I would like to assure you of President Obama’s unshakeable commitment to ratification of the CTBT by the United States and its entry into force at the earliest possible date." Full Text»

U.S. Policy in the Balkans

Assistant Secretary Gordon (June 14): "The Balkans are a critical part of Europe—historically, geographically and culturally and its future lies within the Euro-Atlantic institutions." Full Text»

The Fight Against Human Trafficking

Ambassador CdeBaca (June 13): "In the last 10 years, we have seen more than 130 countries enact modern anti-trafficking laws consistent with the 3P Paradigm of prevention, protection and prosecution...." Full Text»

Security Situation in Southern Kordofan, Sudan

Deputy Spokesperson Toner (June 14): "The Government of Sudan has denied humanitarian flights permission to land in Kadugli for nearly one week. Roadblocks manned by Sudanese armed forces and Sudan People’s Liberation Army troops are obstructing access by land." Full Text» More»

Repression in Iran and Syria

Secretary Clinton (June 14): "As we remember the terror and tragedy that accompanied Iran's crackdown, and as we work with the international community to increase the pressure on Asad and his regime, let us renew our resolve to stand with citizens...who yearn to be free...." Full Text»

Feed the Future in Tanzania

Secretary Clinton (June 12): "We are here to celebrate Feed the Future in Tanzania. This is our, United States, commitment to support country-led plans that address the root causes of poverty, hunger, and under-nutrition." Full Text» Remarks With Tanzanian President Kikwete» Trip Page»

Combating Intolerance and Discrimination

Ambassador Cook (June 14): "Religious freedom is a universal human right enshrined in the Universal Declaration on Human Rights (UDHR) and protected in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)." Full Text»

Features

Date: 06/03/2011 Description: Logo for World IPv6 day. © Internet Society Image
World IPv6 Day

On June 8, the State Department joined Facebook, Akamai, and other major organizations in offering their content over IPv6 for a 24-hour “test flight.” More»

Date: 06/01/2011 Description: 2011 LGBT Pride Month: Wesley Reisser - State Dept Image
2011 LGBT Pride Month

Wesley Reisser has served on the board of directors for Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies (GLIFAA).  More»

Date: 02/09/2011 Description: QR Code for m.state.gov - State Dept Image
state.gov for Mobile

Get foreign policy information on your handheld device by scanning in the above QR code or visiting m.state.gov. More» Other Government apps»

Date: 2011 Description: Open Government Plan. - State Dept Image
Open Government Plan

The State Department has a longstanding history and commitment to sharing information with the public about the diplomatic work that we conduct.... More»

Date: 06/16/2009 Description: A demining technician from The HALO Trust conducts clearance operations in Georgia. - State Dept Image
Making the World Safer

The U.S. is the world’s leading provider of financial and technical assistance for countries seeking to build peace though conventional weapons destruction. More»

Date: 04/20/2011 Description: INL Assistant Secretary Brownfield (fourth from left) traveled to Kabul, Afghanistan where he joined Mrs. Ching Eikenberry in a tour of the Sanga Amaj Drug Treatment Center in Kabul and dedicated a new facility for female adolescents.  - State Dept Image
State @ Work
Assistant Secretary Brownfield (fourth from left) traveled to Kabul and dedicated a new facility for female adolescents.  More»
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Background Notes

Background Notes include facts about land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations. More»

Date: 02/15/2011 Description: Screen shot of Opinion Space home page. - State Dept Image
Opinion Space

The U.S. Department of State is interested in your perspectives and input on a series of important foreign policy questions.  More»

Date: 01/07/2011 Description: Slate for live webcast of Conversations With America -  Haiti in 2011: The Way Forward on January 10, 2011, with Sam Worthington, President and CEO of InterAction, and Haiti Special Coordinator Thomas Adams. - State Dept Image
Conversations With America

These thought-provoking interviews between NGO leaders and State Department leadership are aired live online. More»

Date: 12/17/2010 Description: The first Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review, "Leading Through Civilian Power," - State Dept Image
QDDR

QDDR provides a blueprint for elevating American "civilian power" to better advance national interests and be a better partner to U.S. military. More»

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Fulbright Program Enriches Students
Learn about foreign cultures while sharing U.S. views and values. 7th Alumni Conference» Fulbrighters in DC»
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Educational and Cultural Exchanges
The ECA Bureau works to increase mutual understanding between the people of the U.S. and other countries.