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»

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»
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»
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»


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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