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
I was honored to join Secretary Pompeo as he chaired this Administration’s first meeting of the President’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (PITF) in the historic Indian… more
Security Engineering Officer Damaris Garcia discusses her Puerto Rican roots and how she's advancing diversity and inclusion in the State Department's Diplomatic Security Service. more
One year ago, President Trump made history when he signed the Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017. This landmark legislation made the United States the first government in the world with a comprehensive law… more
Following participation in the Mandela Washington Fellowship exchange program, a Nigerian alumna brought her American colleagues to Lagos and Abuja to provide legal defense and advocacy training for Nigerian… 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
