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Diplomacy in Action

2013 Trafficking in Persons Report

Secretary Kerry (June 19): "There are countless voiceless people, countless nameless people except to their families or perhaps a phony name by which they are being exploited, who look to us for their freedom and for the possibility of life itself." Full Text» Report»

Pride at State: LGBT Policy and Personnel Issues

Secretary Kerry (June 19): "It is with a belief in our common humanity, in the fundamental worth of every human being, that we have to keep moving forward toward our goal of shared justice and equality here in our country and around the world." Full Text» 

2013 Annual World Food Prize

Secretary Kerry (June 19): "Despite all the world’s technological advances, today nearly 870 million people, one-eighth of the world’s population, suffer from chronic hunger." Full Text» More»

In Other News

Daily Press Briefing: Honduras

Spokesperson Psaki (June 19): "We remain concerned about reports of abuses by members of Honduran police and we urge the Government of Honduras to investigate thoroughly all credible allegations." Full Text»

UN Human Rights Council 23rd Session

June 19: The 23rd Session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) underscored the importance of U.S. leadership to keep the HRC at the forefront of international efforts to promote and protect human rights. Fact Sheet»  

U.S. Government Assistance to Syria

June 19: This assistance will help local opposition councils and civil society groups provide essential services to their communities, extend the rule of law, and enhance stability inside liberated areas of Syria. Fact Sheet»

Secretary Kerry's Travel

June 19: Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Doha, New Delhi, Jeddah, Kuwait City, Amman, Jerusalem, and Bandar Seri Begawan from June 21 to July 2. More»

United States Welcomes Mali Agreement

Spokesperson Psaki (June 19): "The United States welcomes the Preliminary Agreement on Presidential Elections and Inclusive Peace Talks in Mali signed by the interim Government of Mali and northern armed groups." Full Text»

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»

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.

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My State Department

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

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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: 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»

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E-Government

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

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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: 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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