Today from 9:30-11:00 a.m., Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Catherine Russell will convene experts, practitioners, and policymakers for Women and Foreign Policy: Is Everything We Know About Wartime Rape Wrong? at the Department of State. Watch Live»

Spokesperson Kirby (Feb. 18): "Today we want to welcome the news that delegations from the governments of the U.S. and Japan have successfully negotiated an amendment to our Open Skies Agreement." Full Text» More»
Spokesperson Kirby (Feb. 18): "The U.S. is deeply concerned about the increased violence against civilians and the grave humanitarian situation in and around Jebel Marra, Darfur." Full Text»
The Summary provides information on the State Department and USAID's financial and performance results to promote greater accountability and transparency to Congress, the American public, and other key constituents. Report»
President Obama (Feb. 15): "This reflects my personal commitment, and the national commitment of the U.S., to a strong and enduring partnership with your 10 nations individually and to Southeast Asia as one region, as one community -- ASEAN." Full Text» Fact Sheet» Joint Statement»
Spokesperson Kirby (Feb. 18): "The U.S. is troubled by the harassment and detention of peaceful activists and opposition leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including those detained in connection with this week's general strike." Full Text»
Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Russel will travel to Apia, Samoa; Nuku'alofa, Tonga; and Koror, Palau, February 20-25, for bilateral meetings and regional consultations. More»


The theme for African American History Month 2016 is "Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African American Memories." More»

The State by State Map details the work of the Department in each U.S. State, and all for about 1% of the Federal budget. More»

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