This Week at State | Week of February 22

Highlights from the State Department for the week of February 22

This Week at State  |  Week of February 22   Secretary Blinken addressed the UN Human Rights Council, delivered remarks to the Conference on Disarmament, and went on his first virtual trip to Mexico and Canada. Vice President Harris, along with Secretary Blinken and Principal Deputy Spokesperson Porter, virtually addressed the 12th Annual HBCU Foreign Policy Conference. Visit our YouTube channel. Secretary Blinken's Virtual Travel to Mexico and Canada Secretary Blinken: "We look forward to continuing conversations with our neighbors and friends in Mexico and Canada to address shared challenges, promote the prosperity of all of our people, and promote a safe, secure, and prosperous hemisphere." Learn more 12th Annual HBCU Foreign Policy Conference In celebration of Black History Month, more than 800 students, faculty, and staff from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) were in attendance for the 12th Annual HBCU Foreign Policy Conference, "Building Leadership for the Diplomats of Tomorrow." Learn more Investing in Diversity and Inclusion at State Secretary Blinken: "Diversity and inclusion make us stronger, smarter, more creative, and more innovative. And our diversity gives us a significant competitive advantage on the world stage." Read more Confirmation of Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield The confirmation of Linda Thomas-Greenfield as the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations reinforces President Biden's commitment to restore and expand American leadership on the global stage. Read more Putting Human Rights at the Center of U.S. Foreign Policy The administration took an important step by announcing the U.S. intent to seek election to a seat on the UN Human Rights Council starting in January 2022. The United States has long been a champion of human rights. Read more Crimea Is Ukraine The United States joins Ukraine in marking the seventh anniversary of Russia's invasion and seizure of Crimea–a brazen affront to the modern international order. We affirm this basic truth: Crimea is Ukraine. Read more Secretary Blinken's Virtual Discussion with Students on Ice Secretary Blinken hosted a virtual discussion with Students on Ice participants. The organization leads expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic for international high school and university students. Read more Honoring Anticorruption Champions Secretary Blinken announces a new International Anticorruption Champions Award, recognizing individuals who have worked tirelessly, often in the face of adversity, to defend transparency, combat corruption, and ensure accountability in their own countries. Learn more about the International Anticorruption Champions Go to State.gov to read more. Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe All  |  Help Privacy Policy

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