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Diplomacy in Action

PEPFAR's 10th Anniversary

Secretary Kerry (June 18): "The fight against HIV and AIDS shows what we can accomplish when we make the effort together, join hands, overcome the ideology and the politics, and really dedicate our hearts to win." Full Text» Fact Sheet»

New Special Representative for African Great Lakes Region

Secretary Kerry (June 18): "I’m pleased to announce the appointment of my former colleague in the United States Senate, Russ Feingold, as the new United States Special Representative for the African Great Lakes region and the Democratic Republic of the Congo." Full Text»

Date: 06/18/2013 Description: U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry announces the appointment of Russ Feingold as the new U.S. Special Envoy for the African Great Lakes region and the Democratic Republic of the Congo at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on June 18, 2013. - State Dept Image

Bottom Line Diplomacy: Why Public Diplomacy Matters

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»

Date: 06/18/2013 Description: Under Secretary Tara Sonenshine while visiting the Center for Strategic International Studies in Washington, DC. (photo courtesy of Ashley Garrigus, State Department) - State Dept Image

In Other News

Daily Press Briefing: Afghanistan

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»

2013 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report

On June 19, Secretary Kerry will release the 2013 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report during a ceremony at the State Department. More»

World Refugee Day

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»

World Food Prize

On June 19, Secretary Kerry will deliver the keynote address at the 2013 World Food Prize Laureate Announcement Ceremony. More»

Pride at State

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»

Address to the People of Northern Ireland

June 17: It’s been 15 years since the people of Ireland approved the Good Friday Agreement, and President Obama called the achievement -- and the progress that followed it -- extraordinary. DipNote» More»

Features

Date: 06/10/2013 Description: Due to a disability that impaired his mobility, Yasar Hayatkhan faced difficulties finding work in his home country, Pakistan. After participating in the Department of State's EMPOWER Program, Yasar initiated a project to support the employment of other disabled Pakistanis. - State Dept Image
Empower Program

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

Date: 06/05/2013 Description: Celebrating 2013 LGBT Pride Month: Mary Ellison - State Dept Image
LGBT Pride Month

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

Date: 02/21/2013 Description: BusinessUSA Logo © GSA Image
BusinessUSA

Business.USA.gov is the U.S. Government's official web portal to support business start-ups, growth, financing, and exporting.

Date: 05/01/2013 Description: photo collage: State Magazine May 2013 photo contest images - State Dept Image
Photo Contest

Share a photo that tells an interesting story about the culture, people, or lifestyle in a country where the Department has a presence. More»

Date: 10/31/2012 Description: The Great Seal. - State Dept Image
E-Government

The State Department is developing and continuing to enhance several website features to improve customer service. Read how»

Date: 02/09/2011 Description: QR Code for m.state.gov - State Dept Image
state.gov for Mobile

Get foreign policy information on your handheld device by scanning in the above QR code or visiting m.state.govOther Government apps»

Date: 07/05/2012 Description: Screenshot of MyStateDepartment v1.1. - State Dept Image
My State Department

Stay on top of your favorite topics with My State Department. More»

Date: 06/14/2011 Description: Logo for App: State Department Seal and stylized image of an airplane in flight. - State Dept Image
Smart Traveler App

"Smart Traveler" for iPhone and Android is for U.S. travelers going abroad. More» Other Government apps»

Date: 02/01/2013 Description: Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan swears in Secretary of State John Kerry on February 1, 2013 in the Foreign Relations Committee Room in the Capitol. They were joined by his wife Teresa, daughter Vanessa, brother Cameron, and his Senate staff. - State Dept Image
State @ Work

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan swears in Secretary Kerry on February 1, 2013 in the Foreign Relations Committee Room in the Capitol. More»

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