| The Week at State | December 27 - January 2 | | Remembering Desmond Tutu  "As Archbishop Tutu is laid to rest, we remember the life of an extraordinary leader. I offer my deepest condolences to his family, to the people of South Africa, and to the millions around the world who are joining together today to celebrate the life of a towering figure," Secretary Blinken on Twitter. Read the Secretary's press statement. | Protecting Media Freedom Condemnation of Attacks on Free Press in Hong Kong "Deeply concerned by the closure of Stand News and related arrests in Hong Kong. A confident government that is unafraid of the truth embraces a free press. We call on the Hong Kong authorities to stop targeting the independent media and release those unjustly detained," Secretary Blinken on Twitter. Read Secretary Blinken's press statement. COVID-19 Recovery United States Has Donated More Than 350 Million Vaccine Doses Worldwide  The United States has provided 350 million COVID-19 vaccine doses and nearly $20 billion in assistance to combat COVID-19 globally. Our assistance is rooted in science, based on need, in collaboration with international and regional institutions, and with no political strings attached. Read more about our efforts on the COVID-19 Recovery page on State.gov. | Afghanistan New Leadership on Afghan Women, Girls, and Human Rights  "Two highly qualified and respected leaders will advance the State Department's vital work to support Afghan women, girls, and human rights: Special Envoy Rina Amiri and Senior Advisor Stephenie Foster. They bring decades of public policy, diplomatic, and advocacy experience to the Department," Secretary Blinken in a press statement. | Peace and Security On the Attacks in Kayah State and Burma "The United States condemns the attacks committed by the Burmese military in Kayah and Karen States, which killed at least 35 innocent people. We support efforts, including the @UN Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar, to promote accountability for those responsible," Secretary Blinken on Twitter. Read Secretary Blinken's official press statement and Ned Price's press briefing on Burma. Our Workforce Ambassador Michele J. Sison New Assistant Secretary for International Organizations Spotlight on Locally Employed Staff from Embassies and Consulates  "As we round out the year, I want to take some time to spotlight some of our stellar locally employed staff from our Embassies and Consulates around the world. These individuals have all been recognized for their innovative, outstanding work over the past year. Thank you all!" Deputy Spokesperson Jalina Porter on Twitter. Check out more Locally Employed Staff from Missions India, Bulgaria, Timor-Leste, and Tunisia. | ICYMI: Secretary Blinken on Spotify End of the Year Playlist | | | |
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