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On this International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, we urge other governments to hold accountable those who target journalists with harassment, intimidation, and violence. We renew our commitment to an open and free press at home and abroad.
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During National Veterans and Military Families Month we honor the strength and sacrifices of our Armed Forces and their families. To help serve America's veterans, the State Department has a Veterans Program Office and a yearlong .
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During National Adoption Month, the State Department recognizes the importance of intercountry adoption and works to make it a viable option for children who need a home when there are no options for permanency in their country of origin.
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Entrepreneurs are vital to the economy and local communities. During National Entrepreneurship month, we celebrate the innovators working on some of our toughest challenges - climate, health, security, and development - through new ventures.
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Secretary Blinken sits in a tall chair and speaks to a group of young entrepreneurs in a large living room.
Secretary Blinken and Ambassador Meehan sit on faux red leather benches at a table and speaks to young entrepreneurs in Chile. There is a wall of plants behind them and water bottles on the table.
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November is National Entrepreneur Month, a time to recognize the power of small business and innovation. @StateDept is proud to support entrepreneurs around the world through programs like @StateIVLP, @YLAINetwork, @YALINetwork, @yseali, @YTILInetwork, @GISTNetwork, and more!
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I am looking forward to working with Egypt, our host for #COP27 and countries around the world to advance our climate ambition. Together we will build on our climate achievements, transform our economy, and strengthen our commitments.
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There are multiple major causes of people not having enough safe, healthy food to eat, including the “Triple C’s” of COVID-19, Conflict, and Climate” Learn how the U.S. is addressing them from Special Envoy for Global Food Security Dr. Cary Fowler:
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The Black Sea Grain Initiative has helped lower global food prices and get food to people who desperately need it. Russia's decision to suspend participation in the Initiative will impact families around the world. It is important that this effort be allowed to continue.
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Grain market braces for price leap as Black Sea corridor halted reut.rs/3SQcmt3
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A disruption to the Black Sea Grain Initiative risks spiking food prices, lowering the confidence of insurers and commercial shippers who have returned to Black Sea routes, and further deepening the global food security crisis just as winter arrives in many countries.
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The United States notes Russia's comments that it will suspend its participation in the UN-brokered Black Sea Grain Initiative. We urge Russia to honor its commitments under the initiative and continue to participate in the arrangement. usun.usmission.gov/statement-by-a
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The Black Sea Grain Initiative has already moved more than 9 million metric tons of grain & lowered global food prices, including for developing countries. The Initiative has been a tremendous success and must continue. Russia must stop weaponizing food.
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