News from May 2023
Special Envoy Finkenauer’s Travel to Indonesia
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
U.S. Department of State Special Envoy for Global Youth Issues Abby Finkenauer will travel to Bali, Indonesia, May 1 to 5 to participate in the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Women’s Leadership Academy.
Senior Official for Global Women’s Issues Fotovat Travels to the United Arab Emirates, Germany, Moldova, and Denmark
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
Senior Official to the Secretary of State in the Office of Global Women’s Issues Katrina Fotovat will travel to Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Berlin, Germany; Chisinau, Moldova; and Copenhagen, Denmark from May 3–16.
Cities on a Hill: Reflections on the Inaugural Cities Summit of the Americas
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
Cities are on the front lines of the biggest issues facing our world today. From the climate and pollution crises to questions of effective democratic governance, cities are where it all happens.
Promoting an Integrated City-Led Approach to Violence Prevention
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
Thank you to the City of Denver and Mayor Hancock for hosting the inaugural Cities Summit of the Americas.
Role of Local Governments in the Reception and Integration of Migrants and Refugees in Cities in the Americas
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
Good afternoon and welcome to today’s session on the role of local governments in receiving and integrating migrants and refugees in cities in the Americas.
Meeting the Moment: Cities at the Nexus of Climate Change, Migration, and Displacement
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
I am thrilled to be here with you for this important discussion on cities at the nexus of climate change, migration, and displacement.
Keynote Remarks to the Opening Plenary of the Towards a More Safe and Secure World IVLP
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
Good morning and welcome to Washington, everyone! It is an honor to kick off your three-week program and host you in-person at the Department of State.
U.S.-EU Consultations Reinforce Strong Commitment to Human Rights
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
Today in Brussels, Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Erin Barclay and EU Special Representative for Human Rights Eamon Gilmore co-chaired the 2023 U.S.-EU Human Rights Consultations.
Designation of Sri Lankan Governor Due to Involvement in a Gross Violation of Human Rights
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
The United States is designating Wasantha Karannagoda, Governor of North Western Province in Sri Lanka, pursuant to Section 7031(c) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2023, due to his involvement in a gross violation of human rights during his tenure as a Naval Commander.
Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Minkara’s Travel to Greece
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Sara Minkara traveled to Greece on April 24-28 to participate in the Delphi Economic Forum where she spoke about the importance of inclusive education, healthcare, and disability rights in the context of the climate crisis.
Kyrgyz Court Decision to Revoke RFE/RL Azattyk License
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
The United States is deeply concerned by a Kyrgyz court’s decision to terminate, as a media outlet, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s local outlet Azattyk, a trusted and reliable source of independent information for over 25 years.
Chairman McCaul Announces Full Committee Hearing on Great Power Competition, Budget with USAID Administrator Power
By State Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul announced the full committee will hold a hearing entitled, “The State of American Influence in 2023: Great Power Competition and Persistent Crises in an Era of Budget Constraints" on Wednesday, May 17th.
POSTPONED: HFAC Hearing on Modernizing U.S. Arms Exports and Strengthening AUKUS
By State Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul announced the full committee will postpone today’s scheduled hearing entitled “Modernizing U.S. Arms Exports and a Stronger AUKUS" to a future date soon.
McCaul on NIH Resuming Partnership With EcoHealth Alliance
By State Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul released the following statement in response to recent reports the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has resumed its partnership with EcoHealth Alliance. Chairman McCaul’s report on COVID-19 origins found EcoHealth Alliance was complicit in the Chinese Communist Party’s coverup while being funded by American taxpayer dollars, and it has never been held accountable.
Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Mike Hammer Travels to Los Angeles, California and Santa Fe, New Mexico
By State Newswire | May 11, 2023
Release: Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa (SEHOA) Ambassador Mike Hammer will travel May 10-19 to Los Angeles, California for a variety of speaking engagements. He looks forward to discussing developments in Ethiopia, including implementation of the November 2 Cessation of Hostilities Agreement that ended the conflict in northern Ethiopia.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Marshall Zelinger of KUSA-TV 9 News Denver
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
Secretary of State Antony Blinken, thanks for joining me for this interview.
Notice of Funding Opportunity: DRL Strengthening Migrant Workers’ Rights in Southeast Asia
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in strengthening labor rights protections for migrant workers in Southeast Asia.
McCaul, Meeks, Kean, Keating Introduce Resolution Calling for Release of Evan Gershkovich
By State Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) along with Europe Subcommittee Chairman Thomas Kean, Jr. (R-NJ) and Ranking Member William Keating (D-MA) introduced a resolution calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by Russian in March 2023.
Senior Administration Officials on Additional Regional Migration Management Measures the United States Will Implement Together with Regional Partners when Title 42 Public Health Order Lifts
By State Newswire | May 11, 2023
Release: MODERATOR: Good evening, everyone, and welcome to this evening’s background call. Today’s call will be on background, attributable to senior administration officials, and.
U.S. Department of State Announces 2,100 Benjamin Gilman Scholars, Expanding Access to Study Abroad for American Undergraduate Students
By State Newswire | May 11, 2023
Release: Working to expand access to international education opportunities to Americans across the socioeconomic spectrum, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announced today that 2,100 American undergraduate students from 520 U.S. colleges and universities representing...