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Forum on Sexual Violence in Conflict

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»

Date: 02/18/2016 Description: Women in Foreign Policy: Is Everything We Know about Wartime Rape Wrong? is the third event in a series of meetings hosted by Ambassador Russell. The Women and Foreign Policy series looks at the relationship between gender inequality and foreign policy, with a focus on solutions and best practices. - State Dept Image

U.S.-Morocco Relationship

Secretary Kerry (Feb. 18): "We have had a very long and important and good relationship with Morocco. Morocco is a non-NATO ally, but a very important ally ... deeply engaged in leading efforts to bring about peace in Libya." Full Text»

U.S. and Poland: Strong Allies

Secretary Kerry (Feb. 17): "Poland has been a strong ally. We are working very closely together on any number of security issues. ... In addition to that, Poland and the United States as NATO allies share significant commitment to the assurance program." Full Text»

In Other News

Daily Press Briefing: Japan

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»

Violence in Sudan

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»

FY 2015 Joint Summary

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»

U.S.-ASEAN Summit

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»

Freedom of Expression in the D.R.C.

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 Russel's Travel

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»

Features

Date: 02/08/2016 Description: Students perform following a day-long dance workshop in celebration of Black History Month highlighting the contributions African American women have made to dance, in the East Room of the White House, Feb. 8, 2016.  © White House Image
African American History

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

Date: 03/28/2014 Description: Department of State by State Map - State Dept Image
State by State Map

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»

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: 11/23/2015 Description: Two women smile on an ad for studyabroad.state.gov. USA Study Abroad. - State Dept Image
USA Study Abroad

Visit studyabroad.state.gov, our new resource for U.S. students to navigate the wide range of study abroad possibilities.

Date: 01/04/2016 Description: Ahead of the United Nations General Assembly a short film is projected onto the UN Headquarters to mark the 70th anniversary of the United Nations. © USUN Image
U.S. Presidency of the UN Security Council

The United States is grateful for the opportunity to have served as the UN Security Council president for the month of December. More»

Date: 05/29/2015 Description: A man receives an interim care kit and is now able to better protect himself from Ebola. © USAID Image by Paloma Clohossey
Ebola Response

The United States continues to work with international partners to respond to and contain the outbreak of the Ebola virus. More»

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