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Date: 03/28/2014 Description: Department of State by State Map - State Dept Image

2015 Milan Expo

Secretary Kerry (Mar. 27): "We have signed on officially for the United States to partner with the Friends of the Pavilion Milan Expo 2015. We’re going to be there to help support this effort to showcase sustainability and food security." Full Text» Trip Page»

Date: 03/27/2014 Location: Rome, Italy Description: U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Kathleen Doherty, left, listens as Secretary of State John Kerry speaks at a reception for U.S. companies based in Italy that are donors and potential donors for a USA Pavillion at the Milan Expo 2015. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, Pool) © AP Image

State Department #YALICHAT Goes Viral

More than 12,000 people joined Under Secretary Richard Stengel (@Stengel) for the first in a series of live Twitter chats on the Young African Leaders Initiative and Young African Leaders Network. More»

Date: 03/10/2014 Description: A person using a smart phone. © AP Image

In Other News

Daily Press Briefing: Afghanistan

Deputy Spokesperson Harf (Mar. 28): "Voter registration continues. Candidates are finalized. Two key electoral laws have been adopted. Elections commissioners and complaints commissioners have been appointed." Full Text»

State of Global Partnerships Report

Mar. 28: As part of 2014 Global Partnerships Week, the Secretary's Office of Global Partnerships launched its first-ever State of Global Partnerships report featuring the most innovative and scalable public-private partnerships that aim to promote development and diplomacy around the world.

UN Human Rights Council 25th Session

Mar. 28: The outcomes of the 25th Session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) underscored the importance of robust U.S. engagement at the Council, where the United States continues to work with a diverse range of countries from all regions to address urgent human rights concerns. More» 

Assistant Secretary Anne C. Richard's Travel

Mar. 29: Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration Anne C. Richard will travel to Switzerland and Chad March 31 - April 1, 2014 for meetings with officials from United Nations and other international humanitarian organizations. More» 

UN Human Rights Council Vote on North Korea

Deputy Spokesperson Harf (Mar. 28): "The resolution adopted today was built upon the findings and recommendations of the UN Commission of Inquiry, whose work was strongly supported by the United States and our partners around the world." Full Text»

Assistant Secretary Nuland's Travel

Mar. 28: Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Victoria Nuland will travel to Moldova, Bulgaria, and Belgium from March 29 - April 1, 2014. More»

Features

Date: 03/07/2014 Description: Women's History Month 2014: Michelle Los Banos - State Dept Image
Women's History Month 2014

In 2013, division programs managed by Michelle Los Banos reached more than 9 million foreign participants in 132 countries and territories across the globe. More»

Date: 02/25/2014 Description: Colombian students take notes as U.S. diplomats lecture about the different branches of U.S. Government. © Universidad Externado
"Teach America" in Colombia

U.S. diplomats are teaching Colombia's next generation of politicos how our government works while building stronger ties. More»

Date: 02/21/2013 Description: BusinessUSA Logo © GSA Image
BusinessUSA

Business.USA.gov is the U.S. Government's official web portal to support business start-ups, growth, financing, and exporting.

Date: 01/22/2014 Description: "Diplomacy in Action" flyer © Smithsonian Institution
Diplomacy in Action

The Department's Diplomatic Reception Rooms unveiled a new digital learning resource in a free online conference. More»

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state.gov for Mobile

Get foreign policy information on your handheld device by scanning in the above QR code or visiting m.state.govOther Government apps»

Date: 07/05/2012 Description: Screenshot of MyStateDepartment v1.1. - State Dept Image
My State Department

Stay on top of your favorite topics with My State Department More»

Date: 09/12/2013 Description: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement launches Operation Predator iPhone App. © U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Operation Predator App

U.S. ICE launched this new smartphone app designed to seek the public's help with fugitive and unknown suspect child predators. More»

Date: 10/28/2013 Description: Secretary of State John Kerry responds to questions from employees during a town hall at the Department of State in Washington, DC on October 28, 2013.  - State Dept Image
State @ Work

Secretary of State John Kerry responds to questions from employees during a town hall at the Department of State in Washington, DC. More»

Date: 01/17/2014 Description: Screenshot of bids.state.gov website. - State Dept Image
Business Booster

The bids.state.gov website helps U.S. companies get information about export opportunities. More»

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