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  • Secretary Antony J. Blinken hosts an LGBTQI+ Foreign Policy convening at the Department of State in Washington, D.C., June 27, 2024. (Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy)

    The Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons are Integral to U.S. Foreign Policy

    On June 27, 2024, Secretary of State Antony Blinken hosted the Convening on U.S. Foreign Policy: National Security, Inclusive Deve…

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    A Counterterrorism Partnership in Action on the Streets of London

    The safe capture of horses that had escaped from King Charles III’s Cavalry would appear to have little to do with global co…

  • A group of women from Africa standing in front of a banner that says African Women Entrepreneurship Program.

    Pan African Women’s Day: Celebrating Champions of Gender Equality

    The United States is proud to celebrate Pan African Women’s Day on July 31 and recognize the immense contributions African w…

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    In Academia Research Data Is Sensitive, Here’s How We Are Helping Reduce Security Risks

    Academic and research organizations have made, and continue to make, tremendous contributions to humanity. These contributions are…

  • A group of singers and performers in brightly colored costumes at a festival.

    Strengthening Friendships Across the Pacific Islands

    500,000 people. 2,000 artists. Over 20 nations. People around the world were left captivated as thousands of feet pound the earth,…

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    The Innovation Station Amplifies the Voices of Woman and Girl Innovators

    In the case of climate and environmental challenges, one thing is certain: no country or community experiences them in isolation. …

  • A group of students with their right hands raised getting sworn in at the State Department.

    Welcoming the Next Generation of Diplomats for Their Summer Internship

    For decades, internships were, and continue to be, an essential gateway to one’s career. They can mark the first step into a…

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