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March 3, 2020
2020 International Women of Courage Award Recipients Announced
The Secretary of State’s IWOC Award recognizes women around the globe who have demonstrated exceptional courage and leadership in advocating for peace, justice, human rights, gender equality, and women’s empowerment, often at great personal risk and sacrifice.
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March 3, 2020
U.S.-Ukraine Third Cyber Dialogue
Representatives of the U.S. and Ukraine discussed recent national cybersecurity policy developments, 5G security concerns, cyber capacity building, and international cyber policy issues, including engagements in multilateral fora and policies around public attribution.
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March 3, 2020
America Announces New Humanitarian Assistance for the Syria Crisis Response
The U.S. Representative to the UN announced $108 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Syria in response to the ongoing crisis caused by Assad regime, Russian, and Iranian forces.
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Mike Pompeo was sworn in as the 70th U.S. Secretary of State on April 26, 2018. The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.
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February 20, 2020
Briefing With Special Representative for Iran and Senior Advisor to the Secretary Brian Hook
