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2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Republic of the Congo
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
Release: REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO (Tier 2 Watch List).
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Nicaragua
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
Release: NICARAGUA (Tier 3). The Government of Nicaragua does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking and is not making significant efforts to do so, even considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, if any, on its anti-trafficking capacity; therefore Nicaragua remained on...
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Madagascar
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
Release: MADAGASCAR (Tier 2 Watch List). The Government of Madagascar does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. These efforts included identifying and providing services to more victims; launching an updated NAP to combat trafficking;...
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Slovenia
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
Release: SLOVENIA (Tier 2). The Government of Slovenia does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. The government amended its anti-trafficking law, drafted updated guidance for labor inspectors to identify victims, and following a concerning...
Acting Assistant Secretary Littlejohn’s As Prepared Remarks for Capitol Hill Ocean Week Panel: “Margaret Davidson Emerging Leaders: Climate Innovations”
By State Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
Release: (As Prepared). Good afternoon. It is a pleasure to be here. This has been an inspiring two days. I would like to thank the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation for organizing another successful CHOW - my first! - and bringing us together in-person and online. It is my honor to introduce the final group...
McCaul Threatens Subpoena After State Fails to Produce Key China Documents Ahead of Blinken Trip
By State Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken demanding the department produce a key document by June 16 or face a subpoena. This follows the department’s failure to comply with a previous document request regarding...
DOS-TGO grant application closes on Aug. 15
By State Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
Leveraging Media to Support Togo's National Strategy for Prevention and Fight against Violent Extremism (SNAPLEV) grant opened on June 15.
DOS-TGO offers new grant application process starting June 15
By State Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
Building Youth Resilience to violent Extremism - Youth Employability Program. grant opened on June 15.
Secretary Blinken’s Trip to the People’s Republic of China and the United Kingdom
By State Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Beijing, the People’s Republic of China (PRC), and London, the United Kingdom, June 16-21.
Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya Travels to Belgium
By State Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
News Release: Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to Brussels June 15-16, 2023. During this trip, she will represent the United States at the European Union (EU)-hosted Brussels Conference on Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region, which aims to mobilize ...
DOS-GTIP grant application closes on July 31
By State Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
2023 TIP Office Notification of Funding Opportunity - Statements of Interest grant opened on June 15.
Secretary of State Blinken Phone Call with PRC State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang
By State Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
DOS-MEX grant application closes on Aug. 16
By State Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
Enhance the Quality of Treatment Services through Training Treatment Providers Workforce grant opened on June 15.
Secretary of State Blinken to Release the 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report
By State Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will release the 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP Report) on Thursday, June 15, at 11:00 a.m. ET in the Dean Acheson Auditorium at the U.S. Department of State and will be joined by Cindy Dyer, Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons.
HFAC Markup Announcement on Various Measures
By State Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul announced the full committee will hold a markup to consider various measures regarding security assistance to Ukraine, countering Iran’s malign activities, combating adversarial aggression with the national security tools provided by Congress, and furthering international civil rights on Wednesday, June 21st.
Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Summit
By State Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
Release: The United States warmly congratulates Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh on his election as chairman of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) during the IGAD Summit held in Djibouti June 12. The United States also welcomes the extension of IGAD Executive Secretary Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu’s tenure.
HFAC Markup Announcement on Various Measures
By State Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul announced the full committee will hold a markup to consider various measures regarding security assistance to Ukraine, countering Iran’s malign activities, combating adversarial aggression with the national security tools provided by Congress, and furthering international civil rights on Wednesday, June 21st.
DOS-MEX offers new grant application process starting June 15
By State Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
Increase capacity for toxicological testing to identify threats to public health from synthetic drugs grant opened on June 15.
McCaul Criticizes Admin China Policy Ahead of Blinken Talks With CCP
By State Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement expressing deep concerns regarding the Biden administration’s China policy ahead of Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s upcoming talks with Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials in Beijing. This...
Welcoming Proceedings at the International Court of Justice to Hold the Syrian Regime Accountable
By State Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
Release: The United States welcomes Canada and the Netherlands’ decision to initiate legal proceedings at the International Court of Justice to hold Syria accountable for the reported torture of thousands of individuals at the hands of the Assad regime. For over twelve years, the Assad regime has been responsible for innumerable atrocities, including those involving killings, torture, enforced disappearance, the use of chemical weapons, and other inhumane acts.