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UN Conference on Sustainable Development

Secretary Clinton (June 22): "We have come together, here in Rio, to identify practical ways we can all promote sustainable development. And while our views may differ sometimes, I believe we agree on some fundamental principles." Full Text » Trip Page» More»

Conversations on Diplomacy

Secretary Clinton and Former Secretary of State James Baker participate in a conversation on diplomacy moderated by Charlie Rose. This is second in a series. Full Text» More»

For the Love of the Game

Secretary Clinton (June 20): "They have the talent, the drive, the sheer love of the game. What they don’t have is the chance to play, ...compete, ...to prove themselves. So we want to support opening up more doors for girls and women in sports." Full Text» Fact Sheet» More»

In Other News

Daily Press Briefing: Attacks in Kabul

Spokesperson Nuland (June 22): "Well, as ISAF has said, as we said out in Kabul earlier today, we obviously condemn the attacks that took place yesterday at the Spozhmai Hotel in Kabul’s suburbs. We offer our deepest condolences to all the victims and the families." Full Text»

Counternarcotics Assistance

June 22: West Africa faces a growing danger from transnational criminal organizations, particularly narcotics traffickers, whose activities threaten the collective security and regional stability interests of the United States, our African partners, and the international community. More» 

EducationUSA Forum 2012

June 22: The forum brings leaders in U.S. higher education to join EducationUSA regional coordinators and advisers to discuss strategies for attracting international students to U.S. colleges and universities. More»

Syrian Shoot-Down of Turkish Aircraft

Secretary Clinton (June 24): "The United States condemns this brazen and unacceptable act in the strongest possible terms. It is yet another reflection of the Syrian authorities' callous disregard for international norms, human life, and peace and security." Full Text»

U.S.-Africa Clean Energy Finance Initiative

Secretary Clinton (June 22): "The U.S.-Africa Clean Energy Finance Initiative will help clean energy projects in Africa get started." Full Text»

Combating Crime-Terror Pipelines

June 22: The U.S. Department of State, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense and the National Defense University, will co-host an international dialogue on combating crime-terror pipelines and related transnational threat networks in Washington, DC June 25-26. More»

Features

Description: Artist's rendering of the US Diplomacy Center museum, showing glass walls and ceiling spanning the courtyard on the 23rd street entrance to the Department of State - State Dept Image
U.S. Diplomacy Center

What will visitors to the future museum of the Department of State experience? Find out more about plans and programs. More>>

Date: 06/01/2012 Description: 2012 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month: Cynthia Wang - State Dept Image
Celebrating LGBT Pride Month

Cynthia Wang and her wife proudly serve abroad and hope to represent an example of the rich diversity of their country. More»

Date: 02/09/2011 Description: QR Code for m.state.gov - State Dept Image
state.gov for Mobile

Get foreign policy information on your handheld device by scanning in the above QR code or visiting m.state.govOther Government apps»

Date: 01/23/2012 Description: My State Department interface. - State Dept Image
My State Department

My State Department lets you create a custom view of state.gov so you can easily stay on top of favorite foreign policy topics. More»

Date: 06/14/2011 Description: Logo for IPhone App: State Department Seal and stylized image of an airplane in flight. - State Dept Image
State Department iPhone App

The "Smart Traveler" iPhone App is for U.S. travelers going abroad. More» Other Government apps»

Date: 05/31/2012 Description: Merida Initiative - State Dept Image
Merida Initiative

The U.S. Embassy in Mexico City is assisting Mexico in its battle against organized crime. More» Fact Sheet»

Date: 11/06/2008 Description: Doors to Diplomacy website contest. © State Dept Photo
Doors to Diplomacy Winners

The two winning websites for the 2012 Doors to Diplomacy competition are: Water, the New Petrol and The Haiti Ocean ProjectMore»

Date: April 2012 State Magazine. Description: Refugee Coordinator Greg Shaw helps pump water at a refugee camp in Betou, Republic of Congo. State Magazine photo.
Refugee Coordinators

Read about how the work of these Foreign Service officers assists refugees and displaced persons abroad. More»

Date: 02/18/2012 Description: Acting Under Secretary Gottemoeller talks to participants at the Global Zero Conference at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. - State Dept Image
State @ Work

Acting Under Secretary Gottemoeller talks to participants at the Global Zero Conference at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. More»

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