April 2012
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Join a Twitter Q&A on the World Summit of Nobel...
About the Author: Ann Stock serves as Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs.
“Speak Up, Speak Out” for Human Rights: that’s the theme of this year’s upcoming World Summit of Nobel Laureates. Chicago will host the Summit, featuring inspiring human rights defenders from around the world April 23 to 25, 2012. As we approach this important...
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Joint Statement by North American Leaders
We, the Leaders of North America, met today in Washington, DC to advance the economic well-being, safety, and security of the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Rooted in deep economic, historical, cultural, environmental, and societal ties, North American cooperation enhances our ability to face global challenges, compete in the international economy, and achieve greater prosperity. We reaffirm...
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Gender Integration Efforts in the Field
About the Author: E. Anthony Wayne serves as U.S. Ambassador to Mexico.
Last month, I participated in a conference with my fellow U.S. Ambassadors and other U.S. diplomats in Washington, D.C. At the opening event, on March 13, 2012, Secretary Clinton announced that she was releasing the first-ever policy guidance on gender integration for the State Department. This new guidance instructs our...
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Statement by the Press Secretary on the Elections...
We congratulate the people of Burma on their participation in the electoral process, and Aung San Suu Kyi and the National League for Democracy on their strong showing in the polls. This election is an important step in Burma’s democratic transformation, and we hope it is an indication that the Government of Burma intends to continue along the path of greater openness, transparency, and reform.
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Secretary Clinton Attends ‘Friends of Syrian...
Trip Page | Interactive Travel Map Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton traveled to Istanbul, Turkey March 31-April 1 to attend the second meeting of the “Friends of the Syrian People.” This meeting built upon steps that our friends, allies, and the Syrian opposition continue to take in an attempt to halt the slaughter of the Syrian people and pursue a transition to democracy...
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Additional Humanitarian Relief for Syrians
The United States is pursuing every avenue to get humanitarian relief into Syria and is engaged in focused diplomatic efforts to secure full and unfettered access for humanitarian organizations to reach those in need. The United States is providing an additional $12.2 million in humanitarian assistance to support the people of Syria, bringing the total amount of U.S. emergency aid to nearly $25...
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Information for U.S. Citizens Affected by the...
Udpate: The Azamara Quest cruise ship has docked at Sandakan, Malaysia. U.S. Consular Officers are on hand to assist U.S. citizens. You can follow @USEmbassyKL on Twitter for additional updates.
We are aware of reports that a fire broke out and was subsequently put out on board the Azamara Quest cruise ship in the Sulu Sea en route to Sandakan, Malaysia. The cruise line has stated that five crew...
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Secretary Clinton in Saudi Arabia
Trip Page | Interactive Travel Map Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton traveled to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia March 30-31, 2012. While in Riyadh, she met with King Abdullah and Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal. During their meeting, King Abdullah and Secretary Clinton discussed the situation in Iran and upcoming plans for the P-5+1 meetings with the Iranians. They talked about Syria in...
March 2012
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Public Schedule for March 31, 2012
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE PUBLIC SCHEDULE SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 2012 SECRETARY HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON Secretary Clinton is on foreign travel to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Istanbul, Turkey through April 1. The Secretary is accompanied by Assistant Secretary Feltman, Assistant Secretary Shapiro, Director Sullivan, VADM Harry B. Harris, Jr., CJCS, Puneet Talwar, Special Assistant to the President and...
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Honoring the Legacy of Cesar Chavez
Barbara Shailor serves as Special Representative for International Labor Affairs.
On March 23, President Obama announced that Americans would celebrate March 31, 2012, in recognition of Cesar Chavez. Cesar Chavez, who made it his mission to “ensure respect, dignity, and fair treatment for farm workers,” was a strong advocate for human rights and social justice — for migrants,...
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Moving Food Faster to Those Who Need it Most in...
About the Author: Dina Esposito serves as the Director of the Office of Food for Peace at the U.S. Agency for International Development.
This week, urgently needed food — 33,700 tons of sorghum from American farmers — will depart the United States for West Africa, as a part of the U.S. government’s response to the drought in the Sahel. Due to poor harvests, high food prices,...
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Photo of the Week: President Obama Attends 2012...
About the Author: Hannah Johnson serves as DipNote’s Assistant Editor.
Our “Photo of the Week” comes to us from President Barack Obama’s recent trip to Seoul, South Korea for the 2012 Nuclear Security Summit. The Summit, attended by more than 50 world leaders, addressed securing the world’s nuclear weapons and preventing nuclear terrorism. This photograph, taken...
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Humanitarian Assistance to Sahel Region
Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC March 29, 2012
The United States is deeply concerned about the humanitarian emergency in the Sahel region of Africa. Around 10 million people are in need of emergency assistance due to erratic rainfall, failed harvests, high food prices and conflict across the region that includes Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, and...
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Treaty on Open Skies Marks 20 Years Promoting...
About the Author: Diana Marvin serves as a Senior Advisor in the Office of Euro-Atlantic Security in the Bureau of Arms Control, Verification and Compliance.
On March 24, the United States commemorated the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty on Open Skies, and the role it has played in providing peace and stability for Euro-Atlantic relations. On March 27, Acting Under Secretary...
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Travel Diary: Secretary Clinton Travels to Saudi...
Trip Page | Interactive Travel Map Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton travels to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from March 30-31, 2012. While in Riyadh, she will meet King Abdullah and Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal. She will also attend the First Ministerial Meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council-U.S. Strategic Cooperation Forum. In her conversations, she will discuss the full range of...
