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Public Launch of Sudan Conflict Observatory Monitoring Platform
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
As the United States and our partners continue intense diplomatic efforts to end the fighting in Sudan, facilitate humanitarian assistance, and support the aspirations of the Sudanese people for a civilian government, we are monitoring the activities of the warring parties.
Under Secretary Uzra Zeya’s Opening Remarks at RightsCon 2023 Event “Promoting a Positive Vision for the Internet and Digital Technologies through the Freedom Online Coalition”
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
Buenos días a todas y todos! On behalf of the United States Government and as the Chair of the Freedom Online Coalition or F-O-C, I want to thank Access Now for the invitation to hold this important discussion and Ambassador Jaarsma and our other distinguished panelists for joining us today. Greetings to those in person and joining online.
Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks at a Memorial Day Event at Embassy Guatemala City
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
Mr. Ambassador, distinguished guests, honored veterans, servicemembers, ladies and gentlemen, it is an honor and a pleasure to be here with you on this important occasion.
Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Dr. Geeta Gupta's Remarks at the Fifth Annual Capital Level Meeting of the Women, Peace and Security Focal Points Network Ministerial Lunch
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
Ministers, Ambassadors, distinguished guests, thank you so much for joining us today, and throughout this week, in this capital meeting as part of our co-chairship of the Women, Peace and Security Focal Points Network with Romania.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Before his Conversation with Saudi Women Leaders
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
(In progress) Secretary of State Antony Blinken. I just – we were talking about – so you have a range of figures representing sort of all of the domains, all the sectors in which women are really making their mark, from motocross, from racecar driving to the arts, media, and the nonprofit sector.
Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Dr. Geeta Gupta's Remarks at the Opening Plenary Session of the Fifth Annual Capital Level Meeting of the Women, Peace and Security Focal Points Network
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
Welcome to the opening session of the WPS-Focal Points Network 5th Capital Level Meeting!
United States and Romania Host Fifth Capital-Level Meeting of the Women, Peace, and Security Focal Points Network, with Opening Plenary Session at the Department of State
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
As 2023 co-chairs of the Women, Peace, and Security Focal Points Network (WPS-FPN) , the United States and Romania will host the fifth Capital-Level Meeting of the WPS-FPN in Washington, D.C. from June 6-8.
Resettlement Diplomacy Network Senior Officials Meeting
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Julieta Valls Noyes convened the first senior officials’ meeting of the Resettlement Diplomacy Network (RDN) under the inaugural chairmanship of the government of the United States.
2023-2024 U.S.-UNRWA Framework for Cooperation
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
On May 30, 2023, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration signed the 2023-2024 Framework for Cooperation with the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
The United States Announces $245 Million in Humanitarian Assistance to Sudan and Neighboring Countries
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 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.
Statement by IRFBA Chair Fiona Bruce MP on Iranian Religious Prisoners of Conscience Mahvash Sabet and Fariba Kamalabadi
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
As Chair of the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance, I express grave concern over the continuing imprisonment in Iran of two prominent Iranian Baha’is, Mahvash Sabet, an internationally acclaimed poet who is a recipient of Pen International’s Pinter Prize and Fariba Kamalabadi, accused of “meeting with Baha’is in different cities of Iran, participating in Baha’i religious ceremonies and communicating with Baha’is abroad via WhatsApp.”
IRFBA Chair’s Statement on the arbitrary detention of Reverend Dr Hkalam Samson
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
As Chair of the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance, I express grave concern over the imprisonment of Reverend Dr Hkalam Samson, former Head of the Kachin Baptist Convention and Chairman of the Kachin National Consultative Assembly, in Myanmar.
Tanzania HIV/AIDS Fact Sheet
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
Adult HIV prevalence in Tanzania is estimated at 4.5 percent (UNAIDS 2021), with regional HIV prevalence ranging from 0.5 percent (Zanzibar) to 11.4 percent (Njombe).
Civil Society Resilience Strengthening project
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
Civil Society Resilience Strengthening is a five-year activity in partnership with Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) that will help civil society respond to closing civic space challenges and improve the legal enabling environment.
Act to End Neglected Tropical Diseases | East
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
USAID's Act to End Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) | East program supports 12 countries in Africa, the Americas, and Asia, providing critical support to governments to create sustainable platforms for NTD services within robust and resilient health systems with an aim to control and eliminate NTDs.
OurFish OurFuture
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
Coastal fisheries and the associated well-being of coastal communities in Pacific Islands countries are currently threatened by illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, unsustainable fishing levels and practices, climate change, and the degradation of critical habitat.
Pacific American Fund
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
USAID’s Pacific American Fund (PAF) is a five-year grant facility that addresses critical development challenges across 12 Pacific Island Countries (PICs), including the Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, the Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.
Enhancing Equality in Energy for Southeast Asia
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
USAID is improving gender equality in the transitioning energy sector throughout Southeast Asia in order to advance women’s economic empowerment and strengthen energy institutions.
USAID Southeast Asia Smart Power Program
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Southeast Asia Smart Power Program (SPP) is a $40 million five-year initiative to mobilize $2 billion in blended financing for clean energy infrastructure.
USAID Green Invest Asia
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
From 2017-2023, USAID Green Invest Asia helped agriculture and forestry businesses in Southeast Asia improve the sustainability and environmental stewardship of their operations by connecting them with like-minded investors and reducing barriers to investment.