August 2012
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July 2012
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Briefing on the Country Reports on Terrorism 2011
Special Briefing Daniel Benjamin Coordinator Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism Washington, DC July 31, 2012
MR. VENTRELL: Okay. Good afternoon, everyone. We have with us today Ambassador Dan Benjamin, the State Department’s Coordinator for Counterterrorism. He is here today to present our annual report on worldwide terrorism, and without further ado, I’m going to turn it over to...
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Travel Diary: Secretary Clinton Travels to Africa
More: Trip Page | Interactive Travel Map Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will travel to Africa, July 31 through August 10, 2012. On her trip, she will make stops in Senegal, South Sudan, Uganda, Kenya, and South Africa. Throughout the trip, Secretary Clinton will emphasize U.S. policy commitments outlined in the Presidential Policy Directive — to strengthen democratic...
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Ambassador Daniel Benjamin to Present Country...
Notice to the Press Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC July 30, 2012
The Department of State will release the annual Congressionally mandated Country Reports on Terrorism 2011 on Tuesday, July 31 at 12:30 p.m. The Bureau of Counterterrorism’s Ambassador at Large, Daniel Benjamin, will provide remarks and respond to reporters’ questions. MORE.
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The “American Brand”—A Symbol of Quality and...
About the Author: Robert D. Hormats serves as Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment.
On the Fourth of July, I wrote an entry celebrating the “American Brand.” I feel even more strongly about the importance and value of the “American Brand” after a recent trip to South East Asia and the Middle East. I traveled throughout Vietnam,...
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“RT @IRFAmbassador Freedom of religion is not just an American right, but the...”
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Pacific Partnership 2012 in Cambodia
About the Author: Tom Weinz serves as the dedicated Foreign Service Officer for Pacific Partnership 2012.
Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12) has arrived in Cambodia, the final host nation for this year’s mission. American Charge d’affaires Jeff Daigle welcomed participants at the opening ceremony on July 29 in Sihanoukville and emphasized PP12’s contribution to overall USG...
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Ambassador Suzan Johnson Cook to Present Annual...
Notice to the Press Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC July 27, 2012
Following the transmittal to Congress by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, the Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, Suzan Johnson Cook, will present the 2011 International Religious Freedom Report on July 30th at 12:00 p.m. in the Press Briefing Room at the U.S. Department of State. The...
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2012 Hours Against Hate: The True Olympic Spirit
About the Author: Benjamin Baird serves at the U.S. Embassy in London.
“All that matters in the race is the amount of training each person has been putting into the event and how fast they go on that day,” says U.S. Paralympics gold medalist Josh George. George, along with other U.S. Paralympians, is teaming up with the U.S. State Department to take part in the 2012 Hours Against...
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Photo of the Week: First Lady Michelle Obama and...
About the Author: Luke Forgerson serves as DipNote’s Managing Editor.
First Lady Michelle Obama is leading the U.S. delegation to the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games and is accompanied by Olympic and Paralympic greats, including Brandi Chastain, Dominique Dawes, Gabriel Diaz de Leon, Grant Hill, and Summer Sanders. The First Lady is working to turn the inspiration of these...
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Tunisian Swimmers Make a Splash in the United...
About the Author: Kelli Davis is a program officer in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ (ECA) SportsUnited Office.
Imagine visiting the United States for the first time and having the extraordinary opportunity to watch some of the world’s top American swimmers compete for a spot in the 2012 London Olympics. While many people had to gather around television sets to...
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Deputy Secretary's Travel to Mexico and Colombia
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC July 27, 2012
Deputy Secretary Bill Burns will travel to Mexico City July 30, 2012. He will meet with Mexican Government officials to discuss the U.S.-Mexico bilateral relationship and opportunities for international cooperation. He will deliver remarks and cut the ribbon at the inauguration of the “100,000 Strong in the Americas” Center at...
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An Address to the Syrian People
About the Author: Robert S. Ford serves as U.S. Ambassador to Syria.
I want to address the Syrian people, regardless of ethnicity, culture, community, or background. The crisis that you are facing has seized the attention of the entire world. We are profoundly aware of the sacrifices you are making in your revolution and your courageous acts to speak out in the face of lethal repression. There...
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One Year After Famine: The Need for a Continued...
About the Author: Nancy Lindborg serves as Assistant Administrator for the Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance at the U.S. Agency for International Development.
On July 20, 2011, I got a call from Dina Esposito, USAID’s Director of the Office of Food for Peace, alerting me of the official declaration of famine in Somalia. That moment, more than a year ago, is...
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Assistant Secretary Richard Travels to Burkina...
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC July 26, 2012
Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Anne C. Richard will travel to Burkina Faso and Geneva, July 29- August 4, 2012. During the visit, Assistant Secretary Richard will join UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Antonio Guterres to review the situation of refugees from the crisis...
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Agricultural Development Empowers Women in Africa
About the Author: Karen Johnson is the Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations in Rome, Italy, where she works with FAO and other UN agencies in Rome to support innovative and effective development projects.
It’s normal to think that food assistance is simply about keeping stomachs full. But, in fact, it’s far more complex than that. It’s also about...
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PEPFAR Announces $5 Million for Together for Girls...
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC July 25, 2012
On July 25th at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator Ambassador Eric Goosby announced $5 million from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) for the Together for Girls partnership to address violence against girls and boys, with a particular focus on sexual violence against girls....
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An “IdEA” that Runs Deep: Engaging America’s...
About the Author: Maura O’Neill serves as Chief Innovation Officer and Senior Counselor at the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Growing up, John Henry Thompson was fascinated by technology. His family’s farm in Jamaica had no running water or electricity. But when he immigrated to New York with his parents at the age of 12, he quickly proved his technological aptitude....
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Celebrating 100 Years of Girl Power: Engaging...
About the Author: Zeenat Rahman serves as Special Adviser for Global Youth Issues.
Last week, I had the privilege of attending the 2012 Girls’ World Forum in my home town of Chicago. This exciting event, hosted by the Girl Scouts of the USA, brought together member organizations of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) in the last of three events that began in the...
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Secretary Clinton to AIDS 2012: ‘We Will Not Back...
About the Author: Ambassador Eric P. Goosby, MD, serves as U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator.
I don’t think it’s an overstatement to say that Secretary Clinton electrified the AIDS 2012 audience with her keynote address yesterday. Her speech was a perfect combination of substance and inspiration, and the enthusiastic reception made it clear that she had hit all the right notes. Last...
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Statement by the President on the Death of...
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release July 24, 2012
It was with great regret that I learned of the passing of President John Evans Atta Mills of Ghana. I will always remember my trip to Ghana in 2009, and the hospitality that President Mills and the people of Ghana showed to me, Michelle, Malia, Sasha and our entire delegation. I was also pleased to host President...
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Conclusion of U.S.-China Human Rights Dialogue
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC July 24, 2012
Today the U.S.-China Human Rights Dialogue concluded in Washington, DC. Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Michael Posner and Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General for International Organizations and Conferences Chen Xu led respective delegations to the Dialogue, which included a visit to the...
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Keeping the Memory and Spirit of Poland’s Absent...
About the Author: Hannah Rosenthal serves as the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism.
As the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism and the child of a Holocaust survivor, I have found that the lessons of World War II and the Holocaust greatly influence my professional and personal life. During my trip to Germany and Poland, I have reflected on those lessons while...
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Honoring Nelson Mandela in South Africa
About the Author: Laura Santini serves as Assistant Information Officer at the U.S. Mission in Pretoria, South Africa.
For the U.S. Mission to South Africa, Mandela Day began at 8:00 a.m. on the chancery lawn with a resounding chorus of Happy Birthday to Nelson Mandela, who turned 94 on Wednesday. Like no other world leader alive today, the former South African president and anti-apartheid...
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Ten Tips for U.S. Citizens Traveling to the London...
About the Author: Jack Markey serves as Deputy Director of American Citizen Services in the Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Today marks five days until the Opening Ceremony of the London Olympics. Many U.S. citizens will be attending the Games, and I had the opportunity to engage with some of those individuals last week during a Twitter Q & A. I received many thoughtful questions, and much of...
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Remarks at the 2012 International AIDS Conference
Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington Convention Center Washington, DC July 23, 2012
Good morning, and – (applause) – now, what would an AIDS conference be without a little protesting? We understand that. (Applause.) Part of the reason we’ve come as far as we have is because so many people all over the world have not been satisfied that we have done enough. And I am here to...
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Secretary Clinton To Keynote the U.S. Holocaust...
Notice to the Press Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC July 20, 2012
On Tuesday, July 24, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will deliver the keynote address at “Imagine the Unimaginable: A Symposium on Ending Genocide in the 21st Century” presented by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, in cooperation with the Council on Foreign Relations and CNN. The symposium will...
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Progress in Haiti
About the Author: Thomas C. Adams serves as Haiti Special Coordinator at the U.S. Department of State, and Mark Feierstein serves as Assistant Administrator for Latin America and the Caribbean at the U.S. Agency for International Development(USAID).
Progress in Haiti The government of Haiti recently addressed the double bind their country often faces when the international media covers the...
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Photo of the Week: Investing in Women and Gender...
About the Author: Aaron Bruce serves as an Editorial Assistant for DipNote.
This week’s “Photo of the Week” comes to us from Paul Watzlavick, the State Department’s East Asia and Pacific Media Hub Director, and shows U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton with participants of the Lower Mekong Initiative Women’s event in Siem Reap, Cambodia, on July 13,...
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Butterfly Strokes and Bilateral Relationships:...
About the Author: Ann Stock serves as the Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
With the London Olympics beginning later this month, international sports are on everyone’s mind. This week, though, the spotlight shines on twenty young Americans who are heading to Moscow for an exciting two-week swimming exchange program. During their time in Russia’s...
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U.S. Humanitarian Assistance to Those Affected by...
Special Briefing Maria Otero, Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Kelly Clements, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Mark Bartolini, Director of the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance Washington, DC July 19, 2012
MR. VENTRELL: Good afternoon, everyone, and thanks for joining us. Today we have an...
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