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U.S. Department of State, Office of International Religious Freedom publishes four press releases or notices in October

There were four press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Office of International Religious Freedom in October.


Release: On Dec. 12, 2022, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken announced an upcoming Partnership Opportunity Delegation (POD) to Accra, Ghana. The delegation will travel to Accra February 6-10, 2023, to cultivate and enable collaboration and partnership opportunities between the U.S. private sector and West...


The US State Department published a two page notice on Dec. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Uzbekistani Foreign Minister Vladimir Norov ahead of the U.S.-Uzbekistan Strategic Partnership Dialogue in Washington, D.C. The Secretary underscored the United States’ unwavering support for Uzbekistan’s ...


News Release: On behalf of the United States, I convey my highest regards to the government and people of Mexico as our nations jointly celebrate 200 years of bilateral relations.


200th Anniversary of U.S.-Mexico Bilateral Relations

Release: On behalf of the United States, I convey my highest regards to the government and people of Mexico as our nations jointly celebrate 200 years of bilateral relations.


Setting a North Star to Combat Plastic Pollution

Release: The world is drowning in plastic. In the time it takes to read this, the equivalent of three garbage trucks of plastic pollution will enter the ocean. This is a crisis for people and nature, and one that is only getting worse.


News Release: Today is an important day for justice. Following an intensive diplomatic effort, Abu Agila Mohammad Mas’ud Kheir al-Marimi is in U.S. custody to face trial for his alleged role in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. The bombing resulted in the deaths of 270 people nearly 34 years ago on Dec. 21, 1988. ...


News Release: Today, the United States is removing 17 individuals from the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) List. We are also designating four Zimbabwean individuals and two entities. The Zimbabwe sanctions program targets human rights abusers and those who undermine democratic processes or ...


Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Signing Ceremony for a New Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) With the Tent Partnership for Refugees

News Release: ASSISTANT SECRETARY NOYES: Good afternoon, Mr. Secretary, Hamdi, Abdul, colleagues, and guests. It is a great pleasure to be here today and welcome you all on this wonderful occasion when the room is so beautifully decorated.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Reception for African Innovators as Part of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit

News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good evening, everyone. So I am here to tell you that we have another 10 speakers, and so we can – (laughter).



Release: Today, the United States is removing 17 individuals from the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) List. We are also designating four Zimbabwean individuals and two entities. The Zimbabwe sanctions program targets human rights abusers and those who undermine democratic processes or...


Kenya National Day

News Release: I join President Ruto and all Kenyans in celebrating 59 years of Kenyan independence. The close cooperation between Kenya and the United States on a wide range of shared priorities is a testament to the depth of our friendship and shared values. We greatly appreciate Kenya’s leadership in promoting peace ...


Special Presidential Advisor Christopher J. Dodd’s Meeting with Mexican President López Obrador

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Special Presidential Advisor for the Americas Christopher J. Dodd met with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador today in Mexico City. Special Presidential Advisor Dodd congratulated President López Obrador on the bicentennial of bilateral ...


Release: Since 1999, the Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence has recognized the efforts of U.S. companies that demonstrate leadership in their overseas operations by upholding the highest standards of responsible business conduct and international best practices. This award recognizes U.S. companies that exemplify the positive impact U.S. enterprises can have on communities worldwide and demonstrate the innovative way in which business is serving the public good.


News Release: The Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) is pleased to announce a public-private partnership with the Tent Partnership for Refugees (Tent) to support employment opportunities and economic integration for refugees and other forcibly displaced people around the world.


Release: MR PATEL: Hey, everybody, I’m going to jump in real quick and just lay out some ground rules. This is Vedant Patel. Thanks so much for joining us today on this preview call to preview Special Envoy for Biodiversity and Water Resources Monica Medina’s travel to COP15, where she will head the U.S. delegation. We will do this call on the record,.


Kenya National Day

Release: I join President Ruto and all Kenyans in celebrating 59 years of Kenyan independence. The close cooperation between Kenya and the United States on a wide range of shared priorities is a testament to the depth of our friendship and shared values. We greatly appreciate Kenya’s leadership in promoting peace...


DOS-NER grant application closes on Jan. 15

PRM FY2023 Julia Taft Refugee Fund grant opened on Dec. 13.