October 27 is International Religious Freedom Day and marks the passage of the 1998 International Religious Freedom Act (IRF Act) . This year is the 20th anniversary of the signing of the IRF Act into law. more
Did you miss key foreign policy developments this week? Each week, DipNote recaps the latest U.S. Department of State highlights spanning a wide range of global issues, events, and initiatives in one blog post. more
Did you miss key foreign policy developments this week? Each week, DipNote recaps the latest U.S. Department of State highlights spanning a wide range of global issues, events, and initiatives in one blog post. more
Human trafficking, also known as modern slavery, is a global crime that deprives millions around the world of their human dignity and freedom. Its victims are often lured with false promises by people they… more
Watch Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump discuss this year’s annual meeting of the President’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (PITF).On October 11, 2018, PITF met to… more
On October 16, the United States took action against a vast network of businesses providing a financial lifeline to the Basij Resistance Force (Basij), a paramilitary force subordinate to Iran’s Islamic… more
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, I join Americans across the country in honoring the innumerable contributions of Hispanic Americans to U.S. culture and society. I also reflect on the role of Hispanic… more
On the International Day of the Girl Child (October 11), the United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) stands beside girls to ensure that they reach their greatest potential. Through… more
In commemoration of International Girls Day, Afghan Girls Robotics team Fatemah Qaderyan shares her experiences pursuing STEAM skills in Afghanistan and advice for other girls around the world. more
