Persecution, repression, and discrimination are a daily reality for members of religious minority communities in too many countries around the world. In response, the United States is advocating for the rights… more
Around the world, the United Nations deploys nearly 100,000 uniformed peacekeepers to help stabilize conflict-affected countries, maintain peace and security, and protect civilians. UN policies require all… more
Today, the United States recognizes women across the globe who have been affected by the harmful practice of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) which has broad implications for the health and human… more
Under the leadership of President Donald Trump, and thanks to the generosity of the American people, 13 high-HIV-burden countries are now poised to achieve epidemic control by 2020. As outlined in the U.S.… more
Did you miss key foreign policy developments this week? We’ve got you covered. Each week, DipNote recaps the latest U.S. Department of State highlights spanning a wide range of global issues, events, and… more
Thirty years ago, I began my career in international development, and quickly saw that USAID transforms. As a school teacher in rural Kenya, I saw USAID transform my students’ lives by providing them with the… more
Through two programs designed to build the capacity of foreign police forces in Bangladesh and Somalia to counter terrorism, the State Department is also helping U.S. police forces keep communities safe in… more
