Global Women's Issues



Afghanistan-Pakistan



Africa


An Important Step Forward for Democracy in Africa
Burundi Takes on Marking Small Arms After Successfully Clearing Landmines
Connecting Early Warning to Early Action: Building Resilience in the Sahel
Conversations With America: U.S. Engagement With the African Union
Counter Piracy: Global Community Gathers to Take Action
Emerging Africa: Unleashing Africa's Innovation Potential
Honoring American Diaspora Leaders With Roots in the Horn of Africa
I Am Who I Am – Reflections of an African-American Ambassador in Zimbabwe
In Nigeria, Remembering Lives Lost
Leveraging Sister City Relationships as a Driver of Economic Development
Mission to Nigeria Spotlights Progress, Challenges in Preventing Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV
Moving Food Faster to Those Who Need it Most in the Sahel
Observing Elections in Senegal
On Valentine's Day, Reflecting on the Importance of Chocolate Production
President Obama's Message to the People of Sudan and South Sudan
Senegal: The Path to Promise
South Sudan Women Working To Overcome Food Insecurity
Support for Congolese Refugees in Rwanda -- Perspectives for 2012
Supporting Justice and the Rule of Law in Liberia
Travel Diary: Secretary Clinton Emphasizes U.S. Focus on Democratization in Africa
Travel Diary: Secretary Clinton Travels to Liberia, Cote d'Ivoire, Togo, and Cape Verde
U.S. Civilian Police Officer Plays Key Role in UN Peacekeeping Mission to Liberia
UN Peacekeeping Mission Remains Critical to Cote d'Ivoire's Future
Water Pans and Trapezoidal Bunds: Life-Changing Tools in Kenya
Young African Leaders: Changing Perceptions
Zimbabwean Women Claim Their Place in the Quill Club

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Policy


#AskState: Spokesperson Nuland Holds Twitter Briefing
'May Their Memory Be for a Blessing'
A Call to the "Innovation Generation"
A Year of Women on the Frontlines of Progress
Advancing Economic Statecraft: One Video at a Time
Advancing the Status of Women and Girls To Achieve Peace and Prosperity
Advancing U.S. Economic Statecraft in 2012
An Update From the Global Fund Board Meeting in Geneva
Celebrating Girls in Information and Communication Technology Day
Celebrating International Women’s Day by Investing in Women and Girls
Changing Society: The Power of Inclusive Thinking
Conversations With America: Global Youth Issues
Conversations With America: International Parental Child Abductions
Conversations With America: The Role of Religion in Foreign Policy
Doing Business Differently: Fighting Global Hunger Through a Whole-of-Government Approach
Engaging With Business
Ensuring Food Security Remains a High-Level Priority
Era of Open: An Opportunity and Imperative
Every Child Deserves a 5th Birthday
Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Request
Free The Press: Supporting Journalists Under Duress
Giving Mothers a Very Special Gift
Global Hunger: Let's Talk Game Change
How USAID is Putting Local Wealth to Work
Inequality and the Lost Generation
Investing With Impact: Building Partnerships for a Better Tomorrow
Join a Discussion on Religion and Foreign Policy
Keeping Promises on Food Security
Launch of the Frontline Healthcare Workers Coalition
Making Smart Investments
National Freedom Day and the Fight Against Modern Slavery
OECD Adopts Recommendation for Internet Policy Making Principles
Op-Ed: 'Using Diplomacy To Create Jobs'
Op-Ed: 'Why the Global Economy Needs Businesses To Invest in Women'
Partnering With Business To Eliminate Pediatric AIDS by 2015
President’s Budget Request Reflects Strong Commitment on Global AIDS
Preventing and Treating Illegal Drug Use
Protecting and Assisting the World's Most Vulnerable Populations
Secretary Clinton Chairs First Meeting of the International Council on Women's Business Leadership
Secretary Clinton Marks International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
Spotlight on Food Security: The Key to Economic, Environmental, and Global Stability
Spotlighting the President's National Export Initiative With Visiting Ambassadors
Strengthening the Rule of Law and Combating Crime
Tackling Old Problems With New Ideas
Ten Things You Should Know About the Bureau of Counterterrorism
The Aging Population: Economic Growth and Global Competitiveness
The Hunt for Impact Investments: Are Philanthropists Key?
The Secretary's Global Business Conference
The Year in 21st Century Statecraft
Three Million: Changing Lives One Refugee at a Time
U.S. Hosts G8 Foreign Ministers Meeting
U.S. Supports Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
Visionary Innovators and Intellectual Property in the 21st Century
Whales, Conservation and Eco-Tourism: Report from the G-20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Mexico
Winning Battle Against Malaria a Virtuous Cycle
Women and Citizenship at Home and Abroad
Year in Review: Democracy, Human Rights and Labor

East Asia and the Pacific


@america Celebrates Its One Year Anniversary
A Visit to the Smithsonian's National Zoo
Ambassador Locke Briefs the Press in Beijing
Around the Corner in Timor-Leste
Celebrating 70 Years of U.S.-New Zealand Relations
Celebrating the Cherry Blossom Centennial
Cherry Blossom Centennial: Highlighting the Role of Youth and Women in Foreign Affairs
Chinese Vice President Xi's U.S. Visit Offers Opportunities for State-to-State Engagement
Engaging Youth in the 'Most Wired Place on Earth'
Fulbright and Academic Exchange Programs in China
In Seoul, President Obama Discusses Efforts To Stop the Spread of Nuclear Weapons
Pacific Partnership 2012 Departs for Indonesia
Pacific Partnership 2012: "Prepare in Calm To Respond in Crisis"
President Obama and Secretary Clinton Host Prime Minister Noda of Japan
President Obama Travels to South Korea
Promoting Understanding and Empowering Women Through Soccer in Malaysia
Remembering the Christchurch Earthquake
Secretary Clinton Addresses U.S. Institute of Peace Conference on China
Secretary Clinton Discusses Elections in Burma
Secretary Clinton Speaks With Chen Guangcheng
Secretary Clinton To Celebrate Amelia Earhart, U.S. Ties to Pacific
South Korea Hosts 2012 Nuclear Security Summit
Statement on Chen Guangcheng
Strengthening Security Partnerships Across the Asia-Pacific
TechCamp Engages Civil Society in Thailand
Travel Diary: Secretary Clinton at the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue
Travel Diary: Secretary Clinton in China
U.S. Delegation Returns From Third Exploratory Round of U.S.-DPRK Talks
U.S. Student Ambassadors Tour the Forbidden City
Vice President Biden and Secretary Clinton Host Chinese Vice President Xi
Year in Review: The Pivot Towards the East Asia and Pacific Region

Europe & Eurasia


A Discussion With Russian Civil Society Leaders
Albania: Practicing Respect With Great Sincerity
Antarctica: Joint U.S.-Russian Antarctic Treaty Inspection Team
Bringing Together Young Political Leaders To Facilitate Inclusive Governments
Celebrating U.S.-Ireland Friendship
German-American Fulbright Program at 60
London 2012 Olympics Countdown Calls for Friendly Competition
NATO Summit in Chicago: Defense Capabilities
NATO: Stronger With Its Partners
Partnering With Malta To Support Investment and Development in Libya
Promoting Service and Strategic Priorities in Madrid
Remembering and Honoring Courage
TechCamp Goes to Bucharest
The Decade of Roma Inclusion and U.S. Engagement on the Human Rights of Roma
The State of Transatlantic Relations
Travel Diary: 48th Annual Munich Security Conference
Travel Diary: Europe -- An Essential Partner in Addressing Global Security Challenges
Travel Diary: Secretary Clinton Attends NATO Ministerial in Brussels
Travel Diary: Secretary Clinton Participates in London Conference on Somalia
Travel Diary: Secretary Clinton Travels to Germany and Bulgaria
U.S., Russia Conduct Joint Antarctic Inspection
White House Tweetup: Visit of United Kingdom Prime Minister David Cameron
Why NATO Matters to U.S. Security

Photo of the Week


Photo of the Week: "Serving Abroad…Through Their Eyes" Deadline Approaching
Photo of the Week: "Serving Abroad...Through Their Eyes"
Photo of the Week: Advancing International Security
Photo of the Week: Advancing the Era of Open
Photo of the Week: Behind the Scenes at the Secretary's Global Business Conference
Photo of the Week: Behind the Scenes With Under Secretary Sonenshine
Photo of the Week: Building Friendship in The Gambia
Photo of the Week: Celebrating Water Resources
Photo of the Week: Deputy Secretary Nides Travels to Pakistan
Photo of the Week: Empowering Young People Through Sports
Photo of the Week: Human Rights Council Makes Significant Impact on the World
Photo of the Week: Innovation and Global Development
Photo of the Week: International Women of Courage Award Winners Inspire Women and Girls Everywhere
Photo of the Week: President Obama Attends 2012 Nuclear Security Summit
Photo of the Week: President Obama Makes a Surprise Visit to Afghanistan
Photo of the Week: Secretary Clinton Visits Kolkata
Photo of the Week: Sports Diplomacy at the G8
Photo of the Week: U.S. Commitment To Ending Modern Slavery
Photo of the Week: Water Issues Are Integral to U.S. Foreign Policy Goals

Question of the Week



South and Central Asia


'Fifty Years of Progress in Ten'
'Teen Teach' Documentary Inspires Hope
A Triumph of Coordination
A Visit to a Demining Site in Sri Lanka
Afghanistan's Next Generation of Law Professors Find Success at Home and Abroad
Afghanistan: New Air Force Takes Wing
Building Cultural Bridges in Afghanistan
Cooperating To Meet the Health Needs of Returning Afghan Refugees
India Basketball Coaches Visit the U.S.
Music Helps Revive Afghanistan's Cultural Heritage
Our Commitment to Afghan Women
Outreach Program Expands Economic Empowerment for Afghan Women
President Obama Delivers Remarks in Afghanistan
Science Diplomacy Advances Women and Girls in India
Secretary Clinton Hosts U.S.-Afghan Women's Council 10th Anniversary Celebration
Travel Diary: Secretary Clinton in Bangladesh
Travel Diary: Secretary Clinton in India
U.S. e-Interns Facilitate Cross-Cultural Understanding in Tajikistan
Women in the World Summit and Suma‬
Year in Review: U.S. Diplomacy in South and Central Asia

Travel


A View From Behind the Glass: Student Visa Advice From a U.S. Visa Office
Land of Dreams: Welcoming Visitors to the United States
National Crime Victims' Rights Week and Staying Safe Abroad
Older Americans Month: Never Too Old To Travel
Op-Ed: 'Delivering Jobs With International Tourism'
Passport Day in the USA 2012: How Times Have Changed
Spring Break: Be Smart, Be Safe
Take a STEP Up…Travel Smart!

Near East and Asia


A Note on Recent Events in Syria
Egypt's Transition to Democracy
Egypt: Reaffirming Respect for All at Coptic Christmas
Embracing the New Year's Opportunities for Change
Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth in North Africa
Fifth Anniversary of Robert Levinson's Disappearance
Freedom of Expression: A Cornerstone of Democracy
Iraq: Building Partnership Though Conventional Weapons Destruction
Liberating Libya from Explosive Remnants of War
President Obama, Secretary Clinton Mark the Holiday of Nowruz
Seeing Fulbright in Action in Amman, Jordan
Speaking Out on World Press Freedom Day
Strengthening U.S.-Iraq Educational and Cultural Ties
Support for the People of Syria
Syria: "The Violence Is Not Equal"
TechCamp Goes to Tel Aviv and Ramallah: Empowering Women and Girls in the Middle East
The Entrepreneurial Spirit of the Arab Spring
The Tunisian Example
Travel Diary: Secretary Clinton Addresses Friends of Syria Meeting
Travel Diary: Secretary Clinton Attends 'Friends of Syrian People' Meeting in Turkey
Travel Diary: Secretary Clinton Holds a Town Hall on Global Youth Issues in Tunisia
Travel Diary: Secretary Clinton in Saudi Arabia
Travel Diary: Secretary Clinton in Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco
U.S. Suspends Embassy Operations in Syria
Why We Should Open SESAME
Women Journalists Speak Out for Press Freedom

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Behind the Scenes


'Building a Global Knowledge Society'
2011: The Year in Global Partnerships
21st Century Statecraft: Continuing the Conversation
21st Century Statecraft: Forging U.S. Digital Diplomacy
@StateDept Participates in Social Media Week
All That Jazz
Ambassador Cousin To Lead World Food Programme
Baseball Star Barry Larkin Serves as Long-Time U.S. Sports Envoy
Bridging Technology and Sustainable Development: A Closer Look at the Rio+2.0 Conference
Bringing the Chicago Spirit to NATO
Building Apps for the Developing World That Women (and Men) Will Use
Celebrating International Jazz Day
Celebrating World Wetlands Day
Contributing to an Impact Economy
Earth Observations Help Protect Our Planet
Embassies and Consulates Are Going Green
Engaging Overseas Audiences on the State of the Union Address
English Language Partnerships: Scaling Success Together
Fighting Child Abduction
Final Four-Focused Youth Basketball Exchange Empowers Women and Girls
Following the Secretary's Global Business Conference: A Guide to Our Message and Social Media
Fulbright in Action: Enrichment Seminars Engage Students on Democracy
Game-Changing Innovations Through New Relationships With Universities
Happy New Year!
Harnessing Science, Technology, and Innovation To Promote Global Development
Honoring the Legacy of Cesar Chavez
Honoring Women of Courage
It's All About You: 'My State Department' Launched
Jazz and the State Department: A Night on the Rhythm Road
Join a Twitter Q&A on the World Summit of Nobel Laureates
Join Secretary Clinton's Strategic Dialogue With Civil Society
Leveraging the Tools of 21st Century Statecraft
Making 'Never Again' a Reality: UNESCO Conference on Holocaust Education
Marking 234 Years of Treaty-Making
Museum Partnership Brings Smithsonian Exhibitions to the World
On the Passing of Representative Donald Payne
Photography Exhibition To Honor Service Abroad
Secretary Clinton Presents 2011 Awards for Corporate Excellence
Secretary's Global Business Conference Focuses on 'Jobs Diplomacy'
Taking Diplomacy to New Heights
Talking 2012 U.S. Foreign Policy Priorities
Teaching Respect for All, on MLK Day, and Every Day
TechWomen Now Accepting U.S. Mentor Applications
Thanks to U.S. Citizen Diplomats, Enduring Relationships Are Built Around the World
The New Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations at Work
The Power of Citizen Diplomacy
The State Department Joins Google+
Through Cultural Diplomacy, Sparking Conversations on the Silver Screen
Tradition Meets Technology: Protocol and 21st Century Statecraft
Travel Diary: Secretary Clinton Travels to China, Bangladesh, and India
Travel Diary: Secretary Clinton Travels to Colombia, Brazil, and Belgium
Travel Diary: Secretary Clinton Travels to Saudi Arabia and Turkey
Travel Diary: Secretary Clinton Travels to United Kingdom, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco
Treaty on Open Skies Marks 20 Years Promoting Euro-Atlantic Security
U.S. Diplomacy Supports American Business Abroad
U.S. Takes the Reins of the UN Security Council Presidency
Virtual Youth Exchanges: Three Days of 'Teen Power'
Walking Six Kilometers in Her Steps
Year in Review: Educational and Cultural Affairs
Young People and the UN Security Council
Young People Mobilize for Global Youth Service Day

Travel Diary



UNGA



Western Hemisphere


Advancing U.S.-Brazil Research Collaboration and Academic Exchanges
Can Mobile Money Transform a Country?
Celebrating 200 Years of U.S.-Chilean Friendship
Colombia’s Women: Making Peace and Prosperity a Reality
Conversations With America: U.S.- Jamaica Relations
Cultural Ambassador Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Advances People-to-People Diplomacy
Cultural Ambassador Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Touts Education in Brazil
Deepening U.S.-Bolivia Bilateral Cooperation
Engaging Brazilian Subnational Leaders on Upcoming International Sporting Events
Gender Integration Efforts in the Field
Global Recovery: A View From the Americas
Haiti -- Two Years Post Earthquake: What You May Not Know
Helping Guatemala Cultivate a Better Future
Improved Nutrition, Agricultural Development Helps Bring Hondurans Out of Poverty and Hunger
Investment: The Path to a Prosperous Future in Haiti
On 10th Anniversary of Youth Ambassadors Program, Secretary Clinton Meets With Brazilian Youth
Pursuing the “Americas Dream”
Recognizing a Bahamian Exchange Alumna for Society-Strengthening Contributions
Study Abroad Can Change Your Life -- And Your Country
Supporting English-Language Learning and Educational Exchanges With Brazil
Travel Diary: President Obama, Secretary Clinton Attend the Sixth Summit of the Americas in Colombia
Travel Diary: Secretary Clinton in Brazil
Travel Diary: Secretary Clinton To Participate in G-20 Foreign Affairs Ministers' Meeting in Mexico
Travel Diary: Secretary Clinton Visits Mexico
U.S.-Brazil: A Growing Partnership for the 21st Century
U.S.-Canada Arctic Expedition Surveys the Extended Continental Shelf
U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Enters Into Force
U.S.-Peru Partnership: Working To Reduce Illegal Coca Cultivation
Women Executives and Entrepreneurs Take Center Stage in Brazil
Working Toward a More Secure Central America

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