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Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) threatens the lives of its people as well as the country’s prosperity. The United States urges the immediate repeal of the AHA to protect the human rights of all Ugandans. state.gov/on-the-enactment-o…
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The 🇺🇸-🇪🇺 Trade and Technology Council will take place in Sweden next week.
The #TTC is the essential platform for advancing #transatlantic cooperation and democratic approaches to trade, technology, and security.
@State_E explains more 👇
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Each Memorial Day, we honor those who lost their lives in military service to the United States. Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place for military personnel of every major U.S. conflict since the Revolutionary War. Learn the history here: share.america.gov/how-arling…
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Since 1948, more than two million uniformed and civilian personnel have helped countries navigate the difficult path from conflict to peace.
Learn about their efforts on Monday's International Day of UN Peacekeepers: peacekeeping.un.org/en/peace… #PKDay
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On the 75th anniversary of @UNPeacekeeping Day, the United States salutes the bravery, service, and sacrifice of the more than one million people from 125 countries who have served – or are now serving – in UN peacekeeping missions around the world.
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On Memorial Day, we remember the fallen who gave their lives for our nation. We honor their bravery and sacrifice.
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In “The Week at State,” the @G7 Summit wraps up in Hiroshima, Japan, @SecBlinken travels to Papua New Guinea and takes part in the @forumsec, and @UnderSecStateP Nuland speaks at the Kyiv Security Forum. For the latest, head over to state.gov.
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Since 2003, 25M lives have been saved through #PEPFAR, a program that has revolutionize the global HIV/AIDS response. Working closely with our partner governments, #PEPFAR20YearsofImpact continues in 55 countries with a shared goal to #EndAIDS2030. #PEPFARat20
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❔ I need my passport sooner than I thought, what can I do? What’s a passport card? Where are my supporting documents? Find the answers to dozens of our most frequently asked questions at ow.ly/gu7g50OtliS.
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.@PEPFAR continues to save lives throughout the world, including in sub-Saharan Africa. Community health worker Mandisa Dukashe, who is living with HIV, explains the importance of antiretroviral therapy for women in South Africa. #PEPFAR20YearsofImpact
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.@PEPFAR was signed into law by President George W. Bush 20 years ago today. Since then, the program has saved 25 million lives and transformed the global HIV/AIDS response. Learn more about this vital program and its impact: share.america.gov/pepfar-20-…
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As we celebrate the diverse stories and experiences of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders at @StateDept, we are pleased to share a special video message from @USAmbIndonesia Sung Kim. @usembassyjkt #AANHPIHeritageMonth
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This Memorial Day, we honor and remember those who sacrificed their lives for our country. Read about the 2023 National Memorial Day Observance to honor America’s fallen: whitehouse.gov/briefing-room…
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The United States condemns today’s terrorist attack on @ATMIS_Somalia in Buulo Mareer. We extend heartfelt condolences to @UPDF_ and the victims’ families and loved ones. The U.S. stands with Somalia and the African Union against terrorism. state.gov/attack-on-the-afri…
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We strongly condemn the actions by the Government of Kosovo that are escalating tensions in the north and increasing instability. We call on Prime Minister @albinkurti to immediately halt these violent measures and refocus on the EU-facilitated Dialogue.
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As we wrap #AANHPIHM, @StateDeputySpox shares the importance of having a workforce that looks like America: “Around the world we have Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders leading on the forefront of the important work being done here at the State Department."
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Representation matters. During #AANHPIHeritageMonth, we recognize the great contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the United States. @USMissionBelize Ambassador Michelle Kwan explains the importance of role models for our shared future.
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I’m looking forward to my travel to Luleå, Oslo, and Helsinki this week to co-chair the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council and attend the @NATO informal foreign ministers' meeting, as well as to meet with our Allies and partners to discuss important bilateral issues.
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.@GlobalTiesUS is the largest and oldest citizen diplomacy network in the United States. Read about their efforts to build and strengthen crucial ties between Americans and people around the world to address global challenges through @StateIVLP exchanges. state.gov/2023-global-ties-u…
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