May 10, 2014 The First Lady Speaks Out on the Tragic Kidnapping in Nigeria In the White House's "Weekly Address" today, First Lady Michelle Obama honored all mothers on this upcoming Mother's Day and… more 1
May 8, 2014 Transgender Rights: Progress in South Asia The Obama Administration is committed to promoting and protecting the human rights of all individuals, both at home and abroad.… more 0
April 25, 2014 In 10 Years, the 10 Ways the English Access Microscholarship Program Has Changed Lives The Department of State’s English Access Microscholarship Program (Access), administered by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs , is… more 8
April 4, 2014 Social Media Summit 2014: 'Social Media for Social Change' Have you ever been to a conference where it’s polite to start tweeting on your cell phone during the keynote… more 1
December 31, 2013 Thirteen Stories That Shaped the World in 2013 In 2013, as more people than ever sought their news through social media, the State Department expanded its digital engagement.… more 3
November 8, 2013 Honoring Journalists of Exceptional Courage I spent nearly four decades as a newspaper reporter and editor before coming to the State Department. Some of that… more 1
October 29, 2013 Opening Doors of Opportunity for Women and Girls Through Sports On October 6, 2013, 16 women from Argentina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Egypt, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Poland,… more 1
September 27, 2013 Five Things You Need To Know About Climate Change The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released its fifth assessment today, and here's what you need to know. 1. Climate… more 8
September 19, 2013 Creating Stronger Societies--On and Off the Field Zola was born into a segregated South Africa, where poverty and inequality were just a few of the challenges she… more 0
August 12, 2013 The Challenges of Meeting America's Objectives Around the Globe Every year, the State Department works with Congress to develop an international affairs budget that advances U.S. national security, protects… more 4
August 5, 2013 Secretary Kerry Visits Pakistan, Breaks Bread With U.S. Alumnae at Women’s University The United States’ diplomatic relationship with Pakistan is complicated, but critical. The visit by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry… more 1
July 31, 2013 What’s Next? -- UN Global Education First Initiative Malala Day on July 12th at the United Nations, and the subsequent social media and worldwide press buzz created a… more 0
January 19, 2017 What We Got Right With a new administration taking office this week, it is natural to assess the inheritance it will receive from the… more 0
January 19, 2017 Working with Silicon Valley on New Approaches to Tackling Weapons of Mass Destruction Challenges This past April, Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken and then Under Secretary of State Rose Gottemoeller convened technologists, entrepreneurs,… more 0
January 19, 2017 Cooperation at the Tigris: U.S. and Iraqi Efforts to Maintain the Mosul Dam The United States is committed to helping our Iraqi partners defeat ISIL in an effective and sustainable way, particularly as… more 0
