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Published on June 13, 2013 - 17:08 GMT

Youth, Students, and Educators: U.S. Department of State Welcomes Female Pakistani Field Hockey Athletes on the 41st Anniversary ...

The Empowering Women and Girls through Sports Initiative aims to increase the number of women and girls involved in sports. From June 17- 27, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) will bring ten teenage field …

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Published on June 5, 2013 - 17:47 GMT

Youth, Students, and Educators: State Department Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Future Leaders Exchange Program

The U.S. Department of State is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program. Since its creation by Congress in 1993, the program has sought to ensure long-lasting friendship and understanding by enabling young people from …

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Published on May 28, 2013 - 21:18 GMT

Youth, Students, and Educators: Remarks at Youth Connect: Addis Ababa Featured by BBC's Hardtalk

MS. BADWI: Hello. I am Zenab Badwi. Welcome to this Hardtalk Special, coming to you from the University of Addis Ababa with the U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry. As the African Union celebrates 50 years, many are hoping that this golden jubilee will …

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Published on May 14, 2013 - 17:02 GMT

Youth, Students, and Educators: 2013 Global Diaspora Forum

Thank you, Thomas [Debass, the Acting Special Representative of the Secretary’s Office of Global Partnerships, U.S. Department of State], for that very warm introduction. The diaspora experience has long been “America’s Story.” As Russell Shorto’s …

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Published on May 13, 2013 - 17:44 GMT

Youth, Students, and Educators: Japan's Children's Day

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Japan as you celebrate Children’s Day this May 5. Today, the future of our children shines brightly. When I spoke with TOMODACHI Youth in …

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Published on April 24, 2013 - 18:16 GMT

Youth, Students, and Educators: Google+ Hangout on Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Zeenat Rahman: Good morning everybody, thank you for joining this Google+ Hangout on the theme of youth entrepreneurship and innovation. My name is Zeenat Rahman. I am the Special Adviser to the Secretary on Global Youth Issues and I’m joined today with …

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Published on April 11, 2013 - 19:59 GMT

Youth, Students, and Educators: Fulbright Program 40th Anniversary Commemoration

Good evening, everyone. As you heard, I am Tara Sonenshine and I’m Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs. And I am delighted to join you at this special time – the 40th anniversary of the Fulbright program in Russia. The program is very …

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Published on March 12, 2013 - 15:34 GMT

Youth, Students, and Educators: Remarks at the International Community College Conference

Thank you for that introduction. I am delighted to be here on my first official visit to India. What better way to start that visit than by attending this important conference? First of all, I want to thank Minister Pallum Raju and the Ministry of Human …

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Published on March 11, 2013 - 17:32 GMT

Youth, Students, and Educators: Mobilizing Ingenuity to Strengthen Global Security

Thank you so much for the introduction, Daniel and thank you all for being here. I’m really excited about being here in Austin at the South by Southwest Conference. Now, I realize that being the government’s chief arms control negotiator might seem a …

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Published on February 28, 2013 - 01:13 GMT

Youth, Students, and Educators: From Card Catalogues to 21st Century Community Centers: New Dynamics for the American Space

Thank you, Nick. I want to begin by thanking you for your public service. From the White House to the State Department, from NATO to Greece, and other assignments in-between, our country has benefitted from your service. Harvard today gets to benefit from …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 13:59 GMT

Youth, Students, and Educators: Youth Connect: Berlin

Secretary of State John Kerry will convene with German young people his first Youth Connect event, a forum to hear thoughts and answer questions about global affairs. The event, to be held on Tuesday, February 26 at 10:30 a.m. Berlin time (GMT+1, EST+6), …

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Published on July 3, 2012 - 20:56 GMT

Especially for Students: U.S. College Students Can Apply Now for Virtual Student Foreign Service eInternships

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC July 3, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} In 2009, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announced the Virtual Student Foreign Service ( …

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Published on June 28, 2012 - 19:33 GMT

Especially for Students: Townterview With Latvian Youth, Hosted by LTV

Townhall Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State University of Latvia Riga, Latvia June 28, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} MR. GESTE: (In progress) welcome to Riga, Latvia. It’s very …

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Published on June 22, 2012 - 00:45 GMT

Especially for Students: World Refugee Day

Remarks Benjamin Franklin Room Washington, DC June 21, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} Participating Officials: Deputy Secretary of State William Burns Assistant Secretary of State for …

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Published on June 21, 2012 - 15:17 GMT

Especially for Students: International Efforts To Empower Women and Girls Through Sports

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State ESPN President John Skipper Treaty Room Washington, DC June 21, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} SECRETARY CLINTON: Good morning. I am so …

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Published on June 11, 2012 - 22:42 GMT

Especially for Students: 2012 G8 and G20 Youth Summits

Remarks Reta Jo Lewis Special Representative for Global Intergovernmental Affairs Funger Hall, George Washington University Washington, DC June 8, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} Good …

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Published on June 11, 2012 - 21:18 GMT

Especially for Students: Empowering Women and Girls Through Sports: Sports Envoys Kiesha Brown, Tamika Raymond Travel to China

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC June 11, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} The U.S. Department of State and the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) announced …

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Published on May 16, 2012 - 18:58 GMT

Especially for Students: Catalysts for Global Leadership

Remarks Reta Jo Lewis Special Representative for Global Intergovernmental Affairs League of Black Women 9th Annual Global Leadership Conference Grand Sandestin Resort, Destin, FL May 10, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: …

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Published on May 4, 2012 - 22:44 GMT

Especially for Students: 2012 Transatlantic Inclusion Leaders Conference

Remarks Reta Jo Lewis Special Representative for Global Intergovernmental Affairs Opening Remarks Danish Parliament Building Copenhagen, Denmark April 22, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} …

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Published on May 4, 2012 - 19:08 GMT

Especially for Students: Video Message on Bullying

Address Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC May 4, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} When I travel the world, I try to meet with people to talk about what’s happening in …

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