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Release: United States Department of State. Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL Advancing Environmental Journalism in the Southeast Asia Region. This is the announcement of funding opportunity number SFOP0009360. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:...
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Under Secretary Nuland’s Meeting with Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Al Thani

News Release: Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland and Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani co-chaired the Global Discussions working group, within the fifth annual U.S.-Qatar Strategic Dialogue today in Doha.
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Actions to Impose Additional Visa Restrictions in Response to the Taliban’s Ban on Women’s University Education and Working with NGOs

Release: I am taking action today to impose additional visa restrictions on certain current or former Taliban members, members of non-state security groups, and other individuals believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, repressing women and girls in Afghanistan through restrictive policies and violence...
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken Remarks to International Religious Freedom Summit

Release: Hello, everybody. I appreciate the opportunity to address the third annual International Religious Freedom Summit, and to reaffirm the United States’ strong and enduring commitment to advancing religious freedom for all. The diversity of this gathering reflects the collaboration these challenges demand...
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Weekend Interview: Robert Ehrlich

Robert Ehrlich is senior counsel for government advocacy at King & Spalding. He is the former Governor of Maryland and former U.S. Representative for Maryland’s 2nd Congressional District.
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Remarks for International Religious Freedom Summit 2023 “Documenting International Religious Freedom”

Release: Distinguished colleagues and guests, it’s an honor to be invited to again address the International Religious Freedom Summit in my capacity as the U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice. My office helps formulate U.S. policy on the prevention of, responses to, and accountability for mass...
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Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry’s Travel to the United Kingdom

Release: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to London, United Kingdom, on February 3 to continue engagement with representatives from government and the business and finance sectors on cooperative efforts to address the climate crisis.
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Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry’s Travel to the United Kingdom

News Release: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to London, United Kingdom, on February 3 to continue engagement with representatives from government and the business and finance sectors on cooperative efforts to address the climate crisis.
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DRL Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): FY22 Ensuring Freedom of Expression for Vulnerable and Marginalized Populations Responding to Anti-Rights Efforts and Targeted Attacks

Release: United States Department of State. Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): FY22 Ensuring Freedom of Expression for Vulnerable and Marginalized Populations Responding to Anti-Rights Efforts and Targeted Attacks. This is the announcement of funding opportunity...
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Chairman McCaul Sends Letter to Press Iraqi Officials to Prioritize Iraq’s Sovereignty

News Release: Dear Secretary Blinken: In August 2022, I wrote to you to underscore concern over ongoing disputes between the Government of Iraq (GOI) and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the negative implications for Iraq’s stability and economic development. In the face of persistent threats posed by...
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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with King Abdullah II of Jordan

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
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Chairman McCaul Sends Letter to Press Iraqi Officials to Prioritize Iraq’s Sovereignty

News Release: Dear Secretary Blinken: In August 2022, I wrote to you to underscore concern over ongoing disputes between the Government of Iraq (GOI) and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the negative implications for Iraq’s stability and economic development. In the face of persistent threats posed by...
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The Burma Military Regime’s Extension of State of Emergency

Release: The United States strongly opposes the Burma military regime’s decision to extend the state of emergency, prolonging the military’s illegitimate rule and the suffering it inflicts upon the country. As we enter the third year since the regime’s unjust and destabilizing coup, we restate our commitment...
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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Estonian Secretary General Vseviov

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
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Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry’s Travel to the United Kingdom

Release: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to London, United Kingdom, on February 3 to continue engagement with representatives from government and the business and finance sectors on cooperative efforts to address the climate crisis.
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DOS-GTIP offers new grant application process starting Feb. 3

2023 TIP Office International Programs to Combat Human Trafficking in Select Regions Notice of Funding Opportunity - Call for Proposals grant opened on Feb. 3.
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DOS-GHA grant application closes on April 7

US EMBASSY ACCRA SPECIAL SELF-HELP PROGRAM grant opened on Feb. 3.
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Under Secretary Nuland’s Meeting with Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Al Thani

Release: Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland and Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani co-chaired the Global Discussions working group, within the fifth annual U.S.-Qatar Strategic Dialogue today in Doha.
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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Estonian Secretary General Vseviov

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price
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DOS-SBUR-SGWI grant application closes on March 31

STOPS: Stopping Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) and Operationalizing Prevention Strategies grant opened on Feb. 3.
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