News from May 2023
Norway National Day
By State Newswire | May 18, 2023
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Norway in celebration of Constitution Day.
Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “Bring Abducted Children Home”
By State Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations will convene a hearing entitled, “Bring Abducted Children Home" on Tuesday, May 23rd.
DOS-INL grant application closes on July 18
By State Newswire | May 18, 2023
Combating High Impact Crime on the Northern Border grant opened on May 18.
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General Levi
By State Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
Norway National Day
By State Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Norway in celebration of Constitution Day.
DOS-WHA offers new grant application process starting May 18
By State Newswire | May 18, 2023
Strengthening Sustainable Communities in Panama and Costa Rica grant opened on May 18.
Justice for Underserved Disabled Youth Initiative (JUDY Initiative)
By State Newswire | May 18, 2023
Release: United States Department of State. Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Justice for Underserved Disabled Youth Initiative (JUDY Initiative). This is the announcement of funding opportunity number SFOP0009803. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:...
Joint Statement on the U.S.-Egypt Joint Economic Commission
By State Newswire | May 19, 2023
Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Arab Republic of Egypt on the occasion of the inaugural meeting of the high-level Joint Economic Commission (JEC) between the United States and Egypt May 17.
DOS-DOM grant application closes on June 30
By State Newswire | May 19, 2023
Engaging with civil society organizations and local audiences to promote LGBTQI+ Rights and Inclusion grant opened on May 19.
Assistant Secretary Nichols’ Travel to Brazil
By State Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian A. Nichols will travel to Brazil, May 21-26. In Brasília, Assistant Secretary Nichols will participate in the U.S.-Brazil Human Rights Dialogue and in meetings on the U.S.-Brazil Joint Action Plan to Eliminate Racial and ...
DOS-IND offers new grant application process starting May 19
By State Newswire | May 19, 2023
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs 4.0 grant opened on May 19.
POSTPONED: Chairman McCaul Announces Markup Holding Secretary Blinken in Contempt of Congress
By State Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul announced the full committee will postpone a markup to consider a resolution recommending the House of Representatives find U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress for his continued refusal to comply with a subpoena served by the committee on March 28th, 2023.
Justice for Underserved Disabled Youth Initiative (JUDY Initiative)
By State Newswire | May 19, 2023
Release: United States Department of State. Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Justice for Underserved Disabled Youth Initiative (JUDY Initiative). This is the announcement of funding opportunity number SFOP0009803. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: ...
Democracy Collection Launches Traveling Exhibition: “A More Perfect Union: American Artists and the Currents of our Time”
By State Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations’ Office of Art in Embassies is launching a traveling exhibition as part of a year-long initiative for its 60th Anniversary called the Democracy Collection. The exhibition, “A More Perfect Union: American Artists and the Currents of ...
Secretary Blinken’s Trip to Papua New Guinea
By State Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, May 21-22.
IRFBA Statement on Christians
By State Newswire | May 19, 2023
Release: As members, friends, and observers of the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance, we uphold the right of all people to freedom of religion or belief and the ability of people to practise their religion and live their lives free from fear and discrimination. We recognise the contribution of Christians to the culture, values, security, and prosperity of states. They should never have to fear for their personal safety or the safety of their religious institutions.
The Department of State Announces Reward Offer Against Russian Ransomware Actor
By State Newswire | May 19, 2023
Release: The impacts of ransomware attacks are significant and far-reaching, with victims suffering loss and disclosure of sensitive information and disruption of critical services. Russia is a safe haven for cybercriminals, an environment in which ransomware actors are free to conduct malicious cyber operations against the United States and our partners and allies.
DOS-IND offers new grant application process starting May 19
By State Newswire | May 19, 2023
FY2024 Education USA Advising Services grant opened on May 19.
Condemning the Arrest of Robert Shonov
By State Newswire | May 19, 2023
Release: The United States strongly condemns the reported arrest of Robert Shonov, a former employee of U.S. Mission Russia. The allegations against Mr. Shonov are wholly without merit. Mr. Shonov is a Russian national who was employed by the U.S. Consulate General in Vladivostok for more than 25 years. Following ...
United States and Moldova Sign Open Skies Agreement
By State Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: On May 18 in Chisinau, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma and Moldova Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Lilia Dabija, with Prime Minister Dorin Recean, signed an Open Skies Air Transport Agreement (“Agreement") between the Government of the United States and the Government of the Republic of Moldova - the first bilateral air transport agreement negotiated by the two countries.