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The United States and Costa Rica Announce Collaboration on Migration and Protection   

Release: The United States and Costa Rica have announced a joint Migration Arrangement, outlining our mutual commitments to work collaboratively on migration and protection issues. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, U.S. Ambassador to Costa Rica Dr. Cynthia A. Telles, Special Assistant...


Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Steve Inskeep of NPR’s Morning Edition

Release: QUESTION: You said - and I’ll just read this - “we have to be prepared, unfortunately, tragically, for this to go one for some time," meaning the Russian invasion of Ukraine. I want to explore some of the implications of that. Do we need to be prepared for the reality of the continued destruction of Ukrainian cities?


Secretary Antony J. Blinken Virtual Remarks at the UN-Hosted High-Level Yemen Pledging Event

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: President Cassis, thank you very much. It’s very good to see you today via video. To Secretary-General Guterres, António, thank you for bringing us together. Under Secretary Griffiths, thank you for the work you and your team are doing every single day, not only in Yemen but quite ...


DOS-INL grant application closes on June 16

International Corrections Training grant opened on March 16.


2022 Roadmap for the Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse

Release: Context. The Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse (Global Partnership) will bring together countries, international organizations, civil society, and the private sector to better prioritize, understand, prevent, and address the growing scourge of technology-facilitated...


Additional Visa Restrictions for Undermining the Democratic Process in Somalia

Release: Following the government of Somalia’s failure to meet another self-established deadline of March 15 for the completion of its parliamentary electoral process, the United States is expanding the number of Somali individuals subject to visa restrictions.


2022 Roadmap for the Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse

Release: Context. The Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse (Global Partnership) will bring together countries, international organizations, civil society, and the private sector to better prioritize, understand, prevent, and address the growing scourge of technology-facilitated ...


Release: Following the government of Somalia’s failure to meet another self-established deadline of March 15 for the completion of its parliamentary electoral process, the United States is expanding the number of Somali individuals subject to visa restrictions.


News Release: Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Michele J. Sison will travel to Bamako, Mali and Paris, France, March 15-22.


Release: In recent days, Russia has escalated its premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified war on Ukraine, striking hospitals, demolishing schools, leveling civilian infrastructure, and killing hundreds of civilians. As Ukrainian forces bravely continue to combat Russia’s renewed invasion, the United States ...


Under Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to Honduras and Costa Rica

Release: Under Secretary of State Jose W. Fernandez will travel to Tegucigalpa, Honduras, on March 17 and San José, Costa Rica, on March 19 to engage with government officials, business leaders, and civil society to support regional investment objectives, health and environment programs, and pandemic relief.


News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke today with French Foreign Ministry Secretary General François Delattre. The Deputy Secretary and Secretary General Delattre reiterated their support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Putin’s war of choice. They agreed on the need for continued support for Ukraine and committed to continue to impose costs on Russia for its aggression.


News Release: The United States is providing over $186 million in additional humanitarian assistance to support internally displaced persons and the more than three million refugees affected by Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified war in Ukraine. This will provide further support for humanitarian organizations responding to the crisis and complement the generosity of the neighboring countries that are welcoming and supporting refugees.


United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the People of Yemen

Release: During today’s 2022 High-Level Pledging Event for the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen, I announced nearly $585 million in humanitarian assistance from the United States to the people of Yemen. With this funding, the United States has provided nearly $4.5 billion to the Yemeni people since the crisis began...


DOS-PMWRA offers new grant application process starting March 16

22.PMWRA.16May2022.Unsolicited.RFI grant opened on March 16.


DOS-ECA offers new grant application process starting March 16

FY2022 Jovenes en Accion Program grant opened on March 16.


Commending New Zealand’s New Sanctions Regime

News Release: The United States welcomes the passage of New Zealand’s new sanctions regime, which allows the imposition of sanctions on those responsible for, or associated with, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It also gives the New Zealand government the power to sanction individuals and entities that are of economic ...


News Release: The following statement was released by France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America on the occasion of the 11-year anniversary of the Syrian uprising: Begin Text: Today marks 11 years since the Syrian people courageously and peacefully took to the streets to demand freedom, ...


Release: The International Court of Justice today issued a significant ruling in Ukraine’s case against the Russian Federation under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. The ruling clearly and unequivocally ordered Russia to immediately suspend the military operations Russia ...


Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Steve Inskeep of NPR’s Morning Edition

Release: QUESTION: You said - and I’ll just read this - “we have to be prepared, unfortunately, tragically, for this to go one for some time," meaning the Russian invasion of Ukraine. I want to explore some of the implications of that. Do we need to be prepared for the reality of the continued destruction of Ukrainian cities?