June 19: Secretary Kerry will deliver the keynote address at the 27th annual World Food Prize Laureate ceremony. Watch a live broadcast of this event here at 12:30 p.m. EDT. More»

Under Secretary Sonenshine (June 18): "Bottom line diplomacy isn’t about reducing everything to how much it costs. It’s the opposite. It’s about expanding our perspective so we see – and reap – the long term benefits for our own citizens." Full Text»
On June 19, Secretary Kerry will deliver the keynote address at the 2013 World Food Prize Laureate Announcement Ceremony. More»
On June 19, Secretary Kerry will make his first speech on LGBT policy and personnel issues at the State Department's Pride at State event. More»
Spokesperson Psaki (June 18): "An Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace and reconciliation process is the surest way to end violence and ensure lasting stability in Afghanistan and the region." Full Text»
On June 19, Secretary Kerry will release the 2013 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report during a ceremony at the State Department. More»
On June 20, Secretary Kerry will host a special event in recognition of World Refugee Day, highlighting the challenges refugees face around the world and honoring their bravery and resilience in working to overcome them. More»


Mr. Hayatkhan faced difficulties finding work and after participating in the Empower Program he initiated a project to support employment of other disabled Pakistanis.

Mary C. Ellison serves as a public engagement officer in the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. More»

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