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September 23, 2021
Department of State Announces Zoohackathon 2021
Zoohackathon is a global competition that brings together university students and coders to develop innovative technology solutions to combat wildlife trafficking and associated challenges.
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September 22, 2021
Assistance for Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis in Venezuela
The U. S. announced $247 million in humanitarian assistance and $89 million in economic and development assistance to respond to the needs of vulnerable Venezuelans.
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September 22, 2021
Assistance for Rakhine State/Rohingya Refugee Crisis
The U.S. announced nearly $180 million in additional humanitarian assistance for those affected by the Rakhine State/Rohingya refugee crisis in Burma, Bangladesh, and elsewhere in the region.
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