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On the Road to an AIDS-Free Generation

Jan. 3: Through the contributions of many partners, a new day has dawned in the global AIDS response. Every American should be profoundly proud of the United States' role in supporting this progress. DipNote»

Date: 01/03/2013 Description: Ladies learn about taking antiviral medication. © AP Image

United States To Chair Counter-Piracy Contact Group in 2013

Jan. 3: A partnership of nearly 80 countries and international organizations that has been working since 2009 to turn the tide on maritime crime along one of the world’s busiest shipping corridors.  Full Text»

In this Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012 file photo, masked Somali pirate Hassan stands near a Taiwanese fishing vessel that washed up on shore after the pirates were paid a ransom and released the crew, in the once-bustling pirate den of Hobyo, Somalia. © AP Image

Finding A Better Future Through the Arts

Jan. 3: The LettuceBee Initiative, with a small alumni grant from U.S. Embassy Islamabad, is helping orphaned children find better futures using art, music, and mentorship. DipNote»

Date: 01/03/2013 Location: Islamabad, Pakistan Description: Woman teaches Pakistani children about music via the guitar. - State Dept Image

In Other News

Daily Press Briefing: Syria

Spokesperson Nuland (Jan. 7): "Assad’s completely out of touch with reality and ... everything he offers will do nothing to change the situation on the ground in Syria." Full Text»

Nuclear Weapons Infrastructure

Jan. 8: The U.S. Government is committed to the modernization of the nuclear weapons infrastructure in order to support a safe, secure and effective nuclear weapons stockpile in the absence of nuclear explosive testing. More»

Accountability Review Board Report

The report provides a clear-eyed look at serious, systemic challenges. The State Department accepts all of the board's recommendations and has begun to implement them. Deputy Secretary Burns' Remarks» ARB Report» Secretary Clinton's Letter to Congress»

Asad's Speech

Spokesperson Nuland (Jan. 6): "Bashar al-Asad’s speech today is yet another attempt by the regime to cling to power and does nothing to advance the Syrian people’s goal of a political transition." Full Text»

U.S.-Chile Environmental Affairs Council

Jan. 7: These meetings reaffirm the strong commitment of the United States and Chile to work together to preserve and protect the environment by implementing the FTA’s Environment Chapter and the U.S. Chile Environmental Cooperation Agreement. More»

Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation

Jan. 4: President Obama referred to the Emancipation Proclamation as having "brought a new day -- that 'all persons held as slaves' would thenceforth be forever free." DipNote»

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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»

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Giving Back

Department employees find creative ways to raise money for the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC.) More»

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Stay on top of your favorite topics with My State DepartmentMore»

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E-Government

The State Department is developing and continuing to enhance several website features to improve customer service. Read how»

Date: 09/13/2012 Description: Members of the International Security Advisory Board (ISAB), chaired by former Secretary of Defense William Perry, meet with Acting Under Secretary of State Rose Gottemoeller at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC, on September 13, 2012.  - State Dept Image
State @ Work

Members of the International Security Advisory Board (ISAB), meet with Acting Under Secretary Rose Gottemoeller at the Department of State. More»

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Smart Traveler App

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

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