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Democracy Video Challenge Welcomes Renowned Economist Hernando de Soto As Jury Co-Chair
(Dec. 10): As jury co-chair of the Democracy Video Challenge, an online contest that promotes global dialogue on democracy, Mr. de Soto will oversee selection of the 21 video finalists representing all regions of the world. Full Text
Public Diplomacy 2.0
(Dec. 1): Under Secretary Glassman delivers remarks at the New America Foundation on how to promote public diplomacy with today's tools - social media. Full Text
Alliance of Youth Movements Summit
(Nov. 24): Under Secretary Glassman gives a special briefing to announce the creation of the Alliance of Youth Movement, a program working with youth, State Department and the private sector. Full Text
U.S. Public Diplomacy and the War of Ideas
(Oct. 28): Under Secretary Glassman briefed on the background, structure, strategy, and programs used in the public diplomacy realm to combat violent extremism, reduce the threats to America, and to promote freedom across the world. Full Text
I-VOTE Election Fellows
(Oct. 24): Under Secretary Glassman addressed about 100 Election Fellows from around the world who are participating in I-VOTE 2008 (International Visitors Observe the Elections). Notice to the Press
State Department and Avon Foundation Cohost 2008 Breast Cancer Global Congress
(Oct. 15): Under Secretary Glassman addressed the 2008 Breast Cancer Global Congress. Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Goli Ameri and Director of the Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade Dr. Mark Hurlbert opened the event in the George C. Marshall Conference Center at the U.S. Department of State. Notice to the Press
Benjamin Franklin Award for Public Diplomacy
The second annual Benjamin Franklin Awards are accepting nominations from October 1, 2008 until December 15, 2008. This award recognizes the outstanding leadership of the American private sector as an integral part of U.S. public diplomacy efforts to engage critical communities internationally. The award is presented in four categories: individuals, corporations, academic institutions, and non-profit organizations. Learn More | 2008 Announcement
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U.S.-Palestinian Partnership
President Bush, Secretary Rice, and Administrator Fore announced a new public-private partnership focused on creating economic opportunity for the Palestinian people and helping to prepare Palestinian youth for the responsibilities of citizenship and good governance. Learn More | Fact Sheet: October 2008
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