Preliminary results show that Namibia is incredibly close to meeting targets set for HIV epidemic control. But much work remains in Namibia – and in many other partner countries – before we can declare an AIDS… more
International Youth Day, observed on August 12, celebrates the contributions young people make toward societal change, especially on issues such as preventing conflict, protecting human rights, and promoting… more
Did you know gender inequality is costing sub-Saharan Africa $95 billion a year? Find out how the State Department and USAID are ensuring women are front and center in the formulation of new economic… more
Lipenga grew up in Malawi and was at first excited to accompany her employer to the United States in 2004. Once she arrived, however, she was subjected to conditions much different from those that her employer… more
We mark the fourth International Day to Eliminate Sexual Violence in Conflict and 10 years since the United States under the leadership of former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice led the international… 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
Our digital economy is paving the way for a new, more connected, and more prosperous world. Perhaps now more than ever, people across the globe are turning on lights, gaining access to clean water, finding new… more
U.S. Permanent Representative to the Organization of Americas States (OAS) Carlos Trujillo shares how he worked with Vice President Pence and his team at the Summit of the Americas to advance our shared… more
When people are healthy, nations have a chance to prosper and develop. USAID supports health care systems that meet people’s needs for services at prices they can afford. more
