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Release: As democratic anchors in the Indo-Pacific, the United States and Australia share an unshakeable commitment to defending freedom and democracy, championing opportunity, upholding human rights, respecting the rule of law, and countering state-sponsored disinformation.


Request for Information on Conducting Anti-Trafficking Work Using a Racial Equity Lens

Release: ACTION: Request for Information. SUMMARY: The Department of State, on behalf of the Senior Policy Operating Group (SPOG) (see Background section below for more information on the SPOG), requests written information on how it can advance racial justice and equity to assist in SPOG agencies’ individual...


Release: The best path toward sustainable peace in Somalia is through the rapid conclusion of credible elections. The United States has repeatedly expressed concern over the delays and procedural irregularities in Somalia’s electoral process and the broader implications of those irregularities for the country’s democracy and stability.


News Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Poland on the occasion of the U.S.-Poland Strategic Dialogue.


“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” published by the Congressional Record in the House of Representatives section on Feb. 4

“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.“ was published in the House of Representatives section on page H975 on Feb. 4


DOS-KAZ offers new grant application process starting Feb. 7

U.S. Embassy Small Grants Program 2022 (SGP) grant opened on Feb. 7.


DOS-GTM grant application closes on March 1

English Acquisition for Guatemalan Leaders and Entrepreneurial Skills (EAGLES) grant opened on Feb. 7.


Release: The U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program, administered by the Diplomatic Security Service, is offering a reward of up to $10 million each for information leading to the identification or location of ISIS-K leader Sanaullah Ghafari, also known as Shahab al-Muhajir, and for information leading to the arrest or conviction in any country of those responsible for the Aug. 26, 2021, terrorist attack at the Kabul airport.


Release: The U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program, administered by the Diplomatic Security Service, is offering a reward of up to $10 million each for information leading to the identification or location of ISIS-K leader Sanaullah Ghafari, also known as Shahab al-Muhajir, and for information leading to the arrest or conviction in any country of those responsible for the Aug. 26, 2021, terrorist attack at the Kabul airport.


Ambassador Hussain Travels to Mauritania

Release: U.S. Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Rashad Hussain will embark on his first trip abroad to Nouakchott, Mauritania, February 7-9.


Ambassador Hussain Travels to Mauritania

Release: U.S. Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Rashad Hussain will embark on his first trip abroad to Nouakchott, Mauritania, February 7-9.


DOS-PA offers new grant application process starting Feb. 7

Supporting Partner Nations to Counter Foreign Disinformation and Propaganda grant opened on Feb. 7.


DOS-PA offers new grant application process starting Feb. 7

Support to Fact-Checking Networks grant opened on Feb. 7.


DOS-PA grant application closes on April 7

Understanding and Countering PRC Influence in Foreign Information Environments grant opened on Feb. 7.


DOS-ECA grant application closes on April 7

FY 2022 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Global Student Leaders grant opened on Feb. 7.


On the Passing of Rayan Oram

Release: Today, we grieve with the people of Morocco as they mourn the passing of five-year-old Rayan Oram, who died tragically after falling into a well in the country’s northern region last week - despite a heroic four-day rescue operation. Like millions around the world, we were awed by the dedication of the rescue team and the solidarity of the Moroccan people as they held out hope for Rayan’s survival. We offer our deepest condolences to Rayan’s family and all Moroccans.


Release: U.S. Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Rashad Hussain will embark on his first trip abroad to Nouakchott, Mauritania, February 7-9.


Release: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Mexico City February 9, 2022 to engage with government counterparts and accelerate cooperation on the climate crisis, including opportunities for expanding renewable power generation, creating a sound investment climate, combating methane...


Release: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Mexico City February 9, 2022 to engage with government counterparts and accelerate cooperation on the climate crisis, including opportunities for expanding renewable power generation, creating a sound investment climate, combating methane...


Secretary Antony J. Blinken and European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Josep Borrell at a Joint Press Availability

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: I was just checking to make sure I can say good afternoon. It is good afternoon. Good afternoon, everyone. And let me first start by thanking the High Representative Josep Borrell, Josep my friend, for traveling to Washington today for a meeting of the U.S.-EU Energy Council. The timing could not be more important; this is a pivotal moment.