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A Small Gesture Fulfills a Bigger Promise: An Update From ‘Teen Teach’ in Afghanistan
U.S. Department of State - DipNote Blog
Public Diplomacy Officer for Task Force Mountain Warrior, Anna Mussman
2012-08-24
Anna Mussman serves as a Public Diplomacy Officer with Task Force Mountain Warrior in Jalalabad, Afghanistan. It is no secret that when women and girls have the opportunity to pursue... Read More
Statement by Acting U.S. Commerce Secretary on Russia Joining the WTO
Washington, D.C.
Acting Secretary of U.S. Department of Commerce, Rebecca Blank
2012-08-23
I commend Russia for becoming a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) today, as the country brings its over 140 million consumers and a $1.8-trillion economy into the global... Read More
Statement by U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk on Russia’s Accession to the WTO
Washington, D.C.
United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk
2012-08-23
We congratulate Russia on joining the World Trade Organization. Russia’s WTO membership opens the door to increased opportunities for American companies to export and sell products and services in Russia,”... Read More
Public Diplomacy Leverages Innovation To Promote Economic Growth
U.S. Department of State - DipNote Blog
Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Tara D. Sonenshine
2012-08-23
Tara D. Sonenshine serves as Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs. As we advance deeper into the 21st century, emerging countries are seeking to leverage their economic... Read More
Statement by Spokesperson Nuland on Arrest of LGBT Activists in Zimbabwe
Washington, D.C.
State Department Spokesperson Victoria Nuland
2012-08-23
The United States condemns the Government of Zimbabwe’s violent arrest and detention of 44 members of Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe on August 11 and a second raid by police... Read More
Remarks from Principal Deputy Administrator Claypool at Third Session of Open-Ended Working Group on Aging
New York. N.Y.
Principal Deputy Administrator for Administration for Community Living in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Henry Claypool
2012-08-23
Thank you, and thank you Mr. Aguello of Argentina for chairing this session. I am very pleased to attend and to address you on behalf of the U.S. delegation. I... Read More
Statement by USAID Administrator Shah on Death of Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles
Washington, D.C.
USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah
2012-08-23
On behalf of the U.S. Agency for International Development, I join President Obama in extending my heartfelt condolences to the family of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi and to the people... Read More
Statement by Spokesperson Nuland on Iran Excluding Women From University Study
Washington, D.C.
State Department Spokesperson Victoria Nuland
2012-08-22
Iranian Women Excluded From Major Areas of University Study We have seen reports that 36 Iranian universities have banned women from 77 critical fields of study including engineering, education, and... Read More
Ambassador Rice on Death of Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles
New York, N.Y.
Ambassador Susan E. Rice, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations
2012-08-22
I am profoundly saddened by the untimely passing of my close friend and cherished colleague, Prime Minister Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia. My family and I extend our heartfelt condolences to... Read More
An Update on U.S. Humanitarian Assistance for Those Affected by the Violence in Syria
U.S. Department of State - DipNote Blog
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, David Robinson
2012-08-22
David Robinson serves as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration. Yesterday, I participated in two events, using new tools -- specifically social media -- to explain... Read More
White House Press Secretary on Somalia's New Federal Parliament
Washington, D.C.
Office of the Press Secretary - The White House
2012-08-21
The United States welcomes today’s convening of Somalia’s New Federal Parliament. This marks an important milestone in completing the Roadmap to End the Somali Transition. We commend the people of... Read More
Statement by President Obama on the Death of Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi
Washington, D.C.
President Barack Obama
2012-08-21
It was with sadness that I learned of the passing of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia. Prime Minister Meles deserves recognition for his lifelong contribution to Ethiopia’s development, particularly... Read More
Remarks by Ambassador DiCarlo at a UN Security Council Open Debate on Kosovo
New York, N.Y.
Ambassador Rosemary DiCarlo, U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations
2012-08-21
AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President, and thank you, Special Representative Zarif for your briefing. I’d like to welcome Prime Minister Dačić of Serbia and Prime Minister Thaçi of Kosovo to... Read More
Secretary Clinton on Passing of Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles
Washington, D.C.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
2012-08-21
I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia. I admired the Prime Minister’s personal commitment to transforming Ethiopia’s economy and to expanding... Read More
London Olympics Make the Case for Unleashing the Potential of Women and Girls
U.S. Department of State - DipNote Blog
Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues at the U.S. Department of State Melanne Verveer
2012-08-21
Melanne Verveer serves as the Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issuesat the U.S. Department of State. There's been a lot of talk about how the London Olympics will best be remembered as... Read More
World Humanitarian Day: Celebrating the Spirit of People Helping People
U.S. Department of State - DipNote Blog
Assistant Secretary of State for Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, Anne C. Richard
2012-08-20
Anne C. Richard serves as Assistant Secretary of State forPopulation, Refugees, and Migration. Today we mark the fourth annual World Humanitarian Day. The United Nations created this day to honor... Read More
Statement by Spokesperson Nuland on Sudan’s Release of Detained Protesters
Washington, D.C.
State Department Spokesperson Victoria Nuland
2012-08-20
On August 15, the Government of Sudan’s National Intelligence and Security Service announced that it will release from custody all persons detained by it during political protests in June and... Read More
Secretary Clinton on Appointment of Lakhdar Brahimi as Envoy for Syria
Washington, D.C.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
2012-08-20
Appointment of Lakhdar Brahimi as Joint Special Envoy for Syria The United States welcomes the decision by United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and League of Arab States Secretary General... Read More
Secretary Clinton on Afghanistan's Independence Day
Washington, D.C.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
2012-08-20
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the government and people of Afghanistan this August 19 as... Read More
Secretary Clinton on Hungary's National Day
Washington, D.C.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
2012-08-20
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Hungary as you celebrate Saint Stephen’s Day... Read More
