News from April 2023
Building a Water-Secure World
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
I am in New York this week for the first UN Water Conference in nearly 50 years. Fifty years in which our scientific understanding of the earth’s water resources has expanded and deepened dramatically.
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry’s Travel London and Paris
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to London, United Kingdom, from March 28–29, and to Paris, France, from March 30–31.
Joint Statement of the Eighth Meeting of the Japan-U.S. Comprehensive Dialogue on Space
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Pursuant to the shared goal of continuing to advance bilateral space cooperation and to further strengthen the Japan-U.S.
Women Leading Efforts to Tackle IUU Fishing Across the United States Government
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
As Women’s History Month comes to a close, we want to highlight history in the making.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta Before Their Meeting
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning, everyone. It’s a pleasure to be with Foreign Minister Mahuta and to have an opportunity here at NATO to talk about our strong and vital partnership in the Indo-Pacific and in fact around the world.
Departure of Assistant Secretary Monica Medina
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Monica Medina has served as Assistant Secretary for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) since September 2021 as well as the Special Envoy for Biodiversity and Water Resources.
U.S. Welcomes Canada’s Repatriation from Northeast Syria
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
The United States appreciates Canada’s repatriation today of 14 women and children from displaced persons camps in northeast Syria.
Gendered Disinformation: Tactics, Themes, and Trends by Foreign Malign Actors
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Gendered disinformation is a subset of misogynistic abuse and violence against women that uses false or misleading gender and sex-based narratives, often with some degree of coordination, to deter women from participating in the public sphere.
Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks at “Imprisoned Without Just Cause: #FreeThemAll” event hosted by the Lithuanian Embassy
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
It is wonderful to be here among friends and colleagues.
Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks for “No Democracy Without Unions: Labor Movements as Defenders of Democratic Rights”
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Good morning and a heartfelt thanks to Thea and her team for having me here.
Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks at the CECC Hearing, “Preserving Tibet: Cultural Erasure, Forced Assimilation, & Coercion of Tibetans in the U.S.”
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Good morning. Thank you, Representative Smith, Senator Merkley, and my fellow distinguished commissioners for the opportunity to speak today on this timely and important topic.
Under Secretary Zeya’s Travel to New York City
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to New York City from March 29-30.
Peace and Security in Africa: The Impact of Development Policies in the Implementation of the Silencing the Guns Initiative
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
At the outset, I would like to first thank President Nyusi for chairing today’s important discussion and congratulate him on Mozambique’s successful Security Council presidency. I would also like to thank all of our distinguished speakers for their informative briefings.
Online Briefing with Uzra Zeya, Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights.
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
MODERATOR: Good afternoon from the State Department’s Brussels Media Hub.
Joint 10-Year Plans for the U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
The following is being released jointly by the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
U.S. Security Cooperation With Singapore
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Singapore is one of the United States’ strongest bilateral partners in Southeast Asia and plays an indispensable role in supporting the region’s security and economic framework.
Joint Statement of the Eighth Meeting of the Japan-U.S. Comprehensive Dialogue on Space
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Pursuant to the shared goal of continuing to advance bilateral space cooperation and to further strengthen the Japan-U.S. alliance as declared by the leaders of both nations, the Government of Japan and the Government of the United States of America held the Eighth Meeting of the Japan-U.S. Comprehensive Dialogue on Space in Tokyo on March 24, 2023.
DRL Strengthening Independent Media and Citizen Journalists in Burma
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
This is the announcement of funding opportunity number SFOP0009598
DRL Promoting Responsive and Inclusive Governance in Burma
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
This is the announcement of funding opportunity number SFOP0009597
DRL Fostering Resilience and Strategic Advocacy in Burma’s Pro-Democracy Movement
By State Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support the resiliency, diversity, and efficacy of Burma’s pro-democracy movement in advancing fundamental freedoms and human rights.