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The White House Gender Policy Council today released its first progress report to the President on progress toward the ambitious priorities laid out in the first U.S. National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality (NGS) finalized in October 2021. The Office of Global Women’s Issues in July 2022 submitted to the White House our NGS […]

Today, the Department of State issued the 2021 Country Reports on Terrorism (CRT), which provide a detailed look at the counterterrorism environment in 2021.  Each year, the CRT provides insight on important issues in the fight against terrorism and helps the United States make informed decisions about policies, programs, and resource allocations as we seek […]

The U.S. Department of State has concluded an administrative settlement with 3D Systems Corporation (3D) of Rock Hill, South Carolina, to resolve alleged violations of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), 22 U.S.C. § 2751 et seq., and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. Parts 120-130.  The Department of State and 3D […]

From February 28 to March 1, Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy (CDP) Nathaniel C. Fick will travel to Barcelona, Spain for consultations with government and industry leaders at GSMA’s Mobile World Congress 2023. Ambassador Fick and a delegation from various U.S. government agencies will meet with global counterparts to discuss cooperation on […]

Eight years have passed since Boris Nemtsov’s assassination in downtown Moscow.  Nemtsov was a former Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, a political activist, and a reformer; someone who devoted his life to improving the lives of his fellow citizens.  He was fearless and outspoken, andhis civic commitment has continued to be an inspiration for other […]

Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to Amman, Jordan and Muscat, Oman February 25-March 2, 2023. Under Secretary Zeya will travel to Amman, Jordan from February 25-28, where she will meet with a range of government, civil society, and humanitarian leaders to reinforce the strategic U.S.-Jordan […]

Today, I am announcing our contribution of more than $444 million, exemplifying the continued generosity of the people of the United States for the people of Yemen.  As one of the largest donors, this brings our total to the humanitarian response in Yemen to over $5.4 billion since the conflict began.  The United States’ commitment […]

On behalf of the United States, I congratulate the people of the Dominican Republic on the occasion of your Independence Day.  Our countries are deeply connected with one another, as more than two million people of Dominican descent call the United States their home, and more than three million Americans visit the Dominican Republic every […]