Department highlights human rights
By Amanda J. Richard
December 10 marked the 71st anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which identified common rights and freedoms for all people. The Department of State released a press statement...
DSS’ “Kringle Detail” brings gifts and holiday cheer
By Barbara Gleason
In early December, the Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) provided an unusual protective detail for a visiting foreign dignitary, Kriss Kringle (a.k.a. Santa Claus). The annual visit, the 21st anniversary...
Department leader lauds ambassadorial training at FSI
By Mark C. Storella
“I am convinced more than ever that all career and non-career ambassadors must take ambassadorial training before heading out to post as the president’s personal representative,” said Ambassador John J. Sullivan,...
Sports Diplomacy focuses on inclusive initiatives
By Jay Aprea
Through its annual slate of people-to-people exchanges, the Sports Diplomacy Division in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) manages programs that promote access and inclusion for people with disabilities through...
Department leaders discuss diversity and inclusion in the workforce
By Amanda J. Richard
The Office of Civil Rights and the Bureau of Human Resources’ Diversity and Inclusion Program hosted an insightful discussion on diversity and inclusion in the George Marshall Auditorium, Jan. 6. The...
Exchange Visitor Program marathon series expands
By Christian Caudill
For the fifth year in a row, the Department of State’s Exchange Visitor Program (EVP) comprised the largest group of volunteers for the TCS New York City Marathon. More than 1,600 volunteers...
ECA helps women entrepreneurs turn dreams into reality
By Manuel Pereira Colocci
Knowing how to make a product does not necessarily mean that you know how to sell it or how to make a successful business of it. That is the thought behind...
ECA podcast shares exchange participants’ stories
By Edward Stewart
One year ago, the Collaboratory—the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ (ECA) innovation unit—set out to prove two concepts with a new podcast project called 22.33. The concepts that the team wanted...
Posts celebrate inaugural Global LE Staff/FSN Recognition Day
By Daniele Schoenauer and Debra Higgins
Locally Employed (LE) staff/Foreign Service Nationals (FSN) around the world dedicate their careers to helping the Department of State fulfill its U.S. foreign policy goals. Every day, posts rely...
Inaugural memorial award honors work in energy security and access
By Adrian Howe
This year marked the inaugural Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) Hayden G. Brown Award for Outstanding Leadership in Energy Security and Access, which honors the outstanding energy-policy work of the late Hayden...