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March 30, 2021

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  • March 31, 2021

    ITU Secretary General Candidacy

    Secretary Blinken announces U.S. support for the candidacy of Doreen Bogdan-Martin to become the next Secretary General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). If elected, Ms. Bogdan-Martin would be the first woman to lead the ITU.

  • March 31, 2021

    Transgender Day of Visibility

    On the occasion of Transgender Day of Visibility, the United States proudly recognizes transgender and gender non-conforming persons and their continued struggle for a life of equality, security, and dignity.

  • March 31, 2021

    Hong Kong Policy Act Report

    Each year, the Department of State submits to Congress the Hong Kong Policy Act Report, which documents many of the actions the PRC and Hong Kong governments have taken against Hong Kong’s promised high degree of autonomy, freedoms, and democratic institutions.

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