January 12, 2017 Let’s Preserve our Hemispheric Legacy of Partnership One of the time-honored traditions of our great democracy is the peaceful transition of power. As I reflect on my… more 0
December 17, 2016 Charting a New Course with Cuba: Two Years of Progress Two years ago, the United States and Cuba surprised the world by announcing a coordinated effort to begin normalizing relations.… more 1
December 17, 2016 #MistyInCuba Elevates Diversity from Center Stage as Sports Envoy Misty Copeland is a trailblazer in the world of ballet and athleticism, with growing accolades as an entrepreneur, author, and… more 0
December 15, 2016 Building Digital Skills in Chile for Economic and Human Development Two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to visit a grassroots initiative in Chile working to use technology and leverage… more 0
December 12, 2016 Local Experts Key to USAID’s Hurricane Matthew Response We recently introduced you to members of USAID’s Hurricane Matthew Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART), which deployed to Haiti as… more 0
December 10, 2016 #FreeToBeHome Political Prisoner Campaign Throughout this holiday season, the United States government will be profiling the cases of prisoners unjustly held around the world… more 2
December 5, 2016 Havana Flights Mark Important Milestone in Reengagement with Cuba Last week, for the first time in more than 50 years, a scheduled, commercial flight took off from the United… more 0
December 1, 2016 United States and Canada: Celebrating 25 Years of Cleaner Air Air pollution is one of the world’s leading threats to human health, and it respects no boundaries. Over 25 years… more 0
November 29, 2016 In the Western Hemisphere, More Action Needed to Address Early and Forced Marriage Around the world, advocates, journalists, community workers, diplomats and girls are sounding a rallying cry against early and forced marriage.… more 2
November 1, 2016 An American Stamp on a Love Letter to Newfoundland: Come from Away On the rugged shores of Newfoundland, local residents refer to visitors as “come from aways.” Following the terrorist attacks on… more 0
October 31, 2016 World #CitiesDay: The Expanding Roles of Cities in U.S. Diplomacy The numbers are astounding. More than half the world’s population now lives in cities and by 2030 that number will… more 0
October 27, 2016 Chocolate Lovers Abound - Never Has Development Tasted So Delicious Tantalizing, rich chocolate aromas waft through the room. My mouth waters as our guide explains how chocolate is made, just… more 0
January 19, 2017 Cooperation at the Tigris: U.S. and Iraqi Efforts to Maintain the Mosul Dam The United States is committed to helping our Iraqi partners defeat ISIL in an effective and sustainable way, particularly as… more 0
January 18, 2017 Lifting the Roof: How a New Effort Could Change Everything for Girls in Malawi The man who raped Maureen was a friend of her father’s. At the age of 11, she had left her… more 0
January 18, 2017 Consular Affairs - Serving Citizens Around the World The Bureau of Consular Affairs is often the public face of the U.S. Department of State. We assist the millions… more 0