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George McGovern Leadership Award

Secretary Clinton (Oct. 5): "We have a much broader understanding of what it will take in this fight against hunger. And as we press ahead with the Feed the Future Initiative, we need your involvement." Full Text»

Europe Travel Alert

Under Secretary Kennedy (Oct. 3): "[W]hen information is such that it is appropriate to warn American citizens, we act." Full Text» Taken Question» Travel Alert» Travel Registration Page»
Date: 10/04/2010 Description: Map of Europe. CIA World Factbook

Guatemala Medical Testing Study of 1946-1948

Assistant Secretary Valenzuela (Oct. 1): "As we move forward, we want to try to better understand what happened and how something like this could have transpired." Full Text» Joint Statement»
Date: 06/01/2010 Location: La Paz, Mexico Description: Photo of Assistant Secretary Arturo Valenzuela. © AP Image

In Other News

Most Powerful Women Summit
Oct. 5: Secretary Clinton will deliver remarks at the 12th Annual Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit at approximately 10:30 a.m. on October 6. Full Text»
U.S.-Bulgarian Relations
Secretary Clinton (Oct. 5): "Bulgaria is not only a NATO ally and a member of the European Union, but a close partner on ... the important challenges and opportunities that we face together." Full Text» Video»
2012 Diversity Visa Lottery
Assistant Secretary Crowley (Oct. 5): "The Department of State administers this congressionally mandated program each year to provide immigrant visas to individuals from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States." Full Text»
Protecting Refugees and the Displaced
Assistant Secretary Schwartz (Oct. 4): "The protection of the most vulnerable--helping to advance their dignity and their rights--must be at the center of everything we do." Full Text»
Secretary Clinton's Travel
Oct. 5: Secretary Clinton will travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo, and Brussels from October 11 to 14. More»
U.S. Pledge to Global Fund
Oct. 5: The unprecedented three-year pledge of support to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is tied to the call for smart investments and shared responsibility to reach the goal of saving more lives efficiently and effectively. Full Text»
World Habitat Day
Assistant Secretary Brimmer (Oct. 4): "Sustainable urbanization and development are long-term challenges that cannot be met alone but will require the cooperative effort of the entire world ... to end poverty and build safer and healthier cities." Full Text»
Bosnia and Herzegovina Elections
Assistant Secretary Crowley (Oct. 4): "We look forward to the formation of a government committed to tackling the outstanding constitutional and other issues needed to place Bosnia and Herzegovina on a firm path to Euro-Atlantic integration." Full Text»

Features

Date: 08/19/2010 Description: Yellow button for Pakistan relief. © Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Donate to Pakistan Relief Fund
Donate online; by texting "FLOOD" to 27722 from your mobile phone to give $10; or by downloading this form and mailing in your donation. More»
Date: 09/15/2010 Description: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, 2010: Edgar Malone - State Dept Image
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Edgar Malone enjoys reading foreign affairs literature and is well versed in Latin American politics. More»
Date: 06/09/2010 Description: Going Mobile: Stay in Touch With the U.S. Department of State logo - State Dept Image
mobile state.gov
Get the latest foreign policy information by pointing the browser on your BlackBerry, iPhone, or other hand-held device to m.state.gov.  More»
Date: 04/07/2010 Description: Cover of the State Department's April 7, 2010 Open Government Plan - State Dept Image
Open Government
The State Department is committed to sharing information with the public about the diplomatic work we conduct. Open Government Plan»
Date: 09/28/2010 Location: Tel Aviv, Israel Description: Minister of Defense Ehud Barak and Special U.S. Envoy Senator George Mitchell Meeting at Barak's residence. © Matty Stern/U.S. Embassy
State @ Work
Minister of Defense Ehud Barak and Special U.S. Envoy Senator George Mitchell meeting at the Defense Minister's residence. More»
Date: 2010 Description: Workers continue restoration efforts at Qala Ikhtyaruddin, the 15th-century citadel of Herat, Afghanistan. - State Dept Image
Cultural Preservation
A Cultural Preservation grant supports restoration of Qala Ikhtyaruddin, a 15th-century citadel in Afghanistan. Secretary's Message» More»
Date: 03/15/2010 Location: Washington Description: Opinion_space logo - State Dept Image
Opinion Space
The U.S. Department of State is interested in your perspectives and input on a series of important foreign policy questions.  More»
Description: Students gather together to pose for camera. State Department photo
Fulbright Program Enriches Students
Learn about foreign cultures while sharing U.S. views and values. 7th Alumni Conference» Fulbrighters in DC»
Date: 02/26/2010 Description: Photo of a group of exchange program participants, ECA Bureau. - State Dept Image
Educational and Cultural Exchanges
The ECA Bureau works to increase mutual understanding between the people of the U.S. and other countries.

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