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The Week at State | July 12-18 |
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 Watch The Week at State video for a review of key events of the past week, including Secretary Blinken’s address at the Global Emerging Technology Summit, and President Biden meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Visit our YouTube channel for more videos.
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2021 Report on the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act
 The Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act report provides an update on the U.S. government's efforts to prevent and respond to atrocities based on a global assessment of ongoing atrocities and countries at risk of atrocities. Watch Secretary Blinken’s remarks on Twitter and read the full report for more information.
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COVID-19 Recovery
U.S. Vaccine Deliveries Around the World
Human Rights
Xinjiang Supply Chain Business Advisory
"We join five other U.S. government agencies in releasing an updated Xinjiang Supply Chain Business Advisory in response to the PRC's forced labor and intrusive surveillance. Businesses that remain engaged in Xinjiang run the risk of violating U.S. law," The Department of State on Twitter. Read the advisory for more information.
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Outcomes of UN Human Rights Council
At the 47th session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC), the United States helped advance resolutions, joint statements, and interventions responding to dire human rights situations. Areas of focus included Countering Systemic Racism, Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls, Human Rights on the Internet, and Ethiopia's Tigray Region. Read the full fact sheet for more information.
Cyber Issues
Secretary Blinken's Remarks at the Global Emerging Technology Summit
"We want and we need to bring a spirit of cooperation to tech diplomacy. Because the bottom-line truth is this: The United States cannot deliver on these pillars on our own. We need partners," Secretary Blinken. Watch his full remarks on YouTube and read the transcript of his complete remarks.
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Holidays and Commemorations
Celebrating Mandela Day
"I join people around the world in commemorating and honoring Nelson Mandela's extraordinary global legacy by renewing our commitment to root out systemic racism and to champion equity and equality for all people," President Biden. Read the president's complete statement. You can also learn about the YALI Network's flagship program, named after Nelson Mandela, in our DipNote blog.
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Alliances and Partnerships
Secretary Blinken Celebrates Bastille Day
"In this journey, the United States has no greater or more enduring ally than France. It's impossible to imagine the success of revolutions and emergence of our democracies without the people of our nations believing – and being willing to give their lives – for similar ideals," Secretary Blinken. Watch and read his full remarks on State.gov.
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Global Women’s Issues
WiSci (Women In Science) STEAM Camp Partnership
WiSci (Women in Science) is an intensive summer STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Art and Design, Mathematics) camp that exposes teenage girls to the STEAM disciplines and career possibilities, builds leadership capabilities, and enhances cross-cultural awareness for high school girls from regions around the world. Read more about the partnership on State.gov and follow @GPatState on Twitter to learn more.
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Connections
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