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DOS-IND grant application closes on July 20
By State Newswire | May 30, 2023
Be Cybersmart grant opened on May 30.
DOS-MOZ offers new grant application process starting May 30
By State Newswire | May 30, 2023
U.S. Ambassadors Special Self-Help Fund grant opened on May 30.
DOS-OES offers new grant application process starting May 30
By State Newswire | May 30, 2023
Leveraging Local Community Partnerships to Combat Nature Crimes grant opened on May 30.
International Day of UN Peacekeepers
By State Newswire | May 30, 2023
News Release: This May 29th, on the 75th anniversary of UN peacekeeping, the United States reaffirms its enduring commitment to UN peacekeepers and recognizes their indispensable role in addressing shared threats to international peace and security.
On the Enactment of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act
By State Newswire | May 30, 2023
News Release: The United States is deeply troubled by Uganda’s passage of the Anti-Homosexuality Act, a law that undermines the human rights, prosperity, and welfare of all Ugandans. Uganda’s failure to safeguard the human rights of LGBTQI+ persons is part of a broader degradation of human rights protections that puts Ugandan citizens at risk and damages the country’s reputation as a destination for investment, development, tourism, and refugees.
Concerns Over Potential use of New Polish Legislation to Target Opposition
By State Newswire | May 30, 2023
Release: The U.S. Government is concerned by the Polish government’s passage of new legislation that could be misused to interfere with Poland’s free and fair elections. We share the concerns expressed by many observers that this law to create a commission to investigate Russian influence could be used to block ...
Azerbaijan National Day
By State Newswire | May 29, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I wish the people of Azerbaijan a happy Republic Day.
Azerbaijan National Day
By State Newswire | May 29, 2023
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I wish the people of Azerbaijan a happy Republic Day.
“FENTANYL EPIDEMIC WREAKS HAVOC” published by the Congressional Record in the House section on May 24
By State Newswire | May 29, 2023
“FENTANYL EPIDEMIC WREAKS HAVOC“ was published in the House section on pages H2591-H2592 on May 24
Agreement on a Short-Term Ceasefire and Humanitarian Arrangements in Sudan
By State Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America announce that on May 20, 2023, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, representatives of the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces signed an Agreement on a Short-Term Ceasefire and Humanitarian Arrangements.
The Fifth Special Session of the Conference of the States Parties to Review Operation of the Chemical Weapons Convention
By State Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
Upon the completion of the Fifth Review Conference of the Chemical Weapons Convention, the United States reiterates its unwavering commitment to achieving a world free of chemical weapons.
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General Levi
By State Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman met today with Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General Ronen Levi in Washington, D.C. Deputy Secretary Sherman reaffirmed the United States’ ironclad support for Israel’s security and commitment to continued cooperation.
Joint Statement on the U.S.-Egypt Joint Economic Commission
By State Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
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.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with UN Special Envoy for Yemen Grundberg
By State Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Assistant Secretary of State Satterfield to Travel to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
By State Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Lee Satterfield will travel to Jordan from May 17-20, 2023.
The United States Announces $245 Million in Humanitarian Assistance to Sudan and Neighboring Countries
By State Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
Last week the United States announced $245 million in additional support to the people of Sudan and neighboring countries experiencing the impacts of the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Agreement on a Short-Term Ceasefire and Humanitarian Arrangements
By State Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
We, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) (hereinafter the “Parties”),
Agreement on a Short-Term Ceasefire and Humanitarian Arrangements in Sudan
By State Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America announce that on May 20, 2023, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, representatives of the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces signed an Agreement on a Short-Term Ceasefire and Humanitarian Arrangements.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Sudanese General Burhan
By State Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL Descent-based Slavery
By State Newswire Report | May 28, 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 to eradicate descent-based slavery and enslavement-based discrimination in Mali.