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Secretary’s Remarks: Annual Observance of International Women’s Day

As we commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8th, the United States renews our steadfast commitment to addressing inequalities between women and men at home and abroad and reaffirms the importance of advancing the status of women and girls globally. We will continue to implement measures to strengthen the economic empowerment of women and girls ... Read More»

By | 8 March, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Public Affairs | Tags:

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson

Secretary Tillerson to Travel to Austin, Mexico City, Bariloche, Buenos Aires, Lima, Bogotá, and Kingston

STATEMENT BY HEATHER NAUERT, SPOKESPERSON January 26, 2018 U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will travel to Austin, Texas, and then to Mexico City, Mexico;  Bariloche and Buenos Aires, Argentina; Lima, Perú; Bogotá, Colombia; and Kingston, Jamaica on February 1-7.  The Secretary will engage with regional partners to promote a safe, prosperous, energy secure, and democratic ... Read More»

By | 26 January, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags:

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2017 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) Pride Month

In recognition of LGBTI Month, the Department of State affirms its solidarity with the human rights defenders and civil society organizations working around the world to uphold the fundamental freedoms of LGBTI persons to live with dignity and freedom. We also recognize that LGBTI persons continue to face the threat of violence and discrimination. Violence ... Read More»

By | 8 June, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, U.S. & Ecuador | Tags:

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