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The Week at State | November 1 - 7 |
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 Take a look at The Week at State video for a review of key events of the past week, when President Joseph R. Biden and Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken participated in the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP-26) in Glasgow, Scotland, and attended a memorial service hosted by the Washington National Cathedral to honor and celebrate the life of former Secretary of State Colin L. Powell. Visit our YouTube channel for more videos.
COP26 Begins
 "Over the next two weeks, we will be hosting dozens of conversations, bringing together hundreds of people here in Glasgow, and thousands more online to step up our response to the climate crisis," Secretary Blinken at the opening of the U.S. Center at COP26. Learn more about the U.S. Center, our whole-of-government approach to climate action.
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Peace and Security
Conflict in Ethiopia
"The United States stands ready to assist the Ethiopian people to end the terrible conflict, as we continue to pursue ways to alleviate the suffering of all those affected by this crisis," Spokesperson Ned Price on Twitter. Read the Secretary's Press Statement on the urgent need to act immediately. Hear from our Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Jeffrey Feltman during his recent event at the U.S. Institute for Peace: Taking Stock of U.S. Policy on Ethiopia: A Conversation with Ambassador Jeffrey Feltman.
Human Rights
Addendum to the 2020 Human Rights Report on Reproductive Rights
International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
We are committed to advancing press freedom. 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. Read Spokesperson Ned Price's press statement.
Our Workforce
Health Incidents Response Task Force News
"All of us in the U.S. government – and especially we at the State Department – are intently focused on getting to the bottom of what and who is causing these incidents, caring for those who have been affected, and protecting our people," Secretary Blinken during remarks with Senior Care Coordinator Ambassador Margaret Uyhara and Ambassador Jonathan Moore, the new head of our Health Incident Response Task Force.
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Holidays and Commemorations
Former Secretary of State Colin L. Powell’s Life Honored
The memorial service (video) for former Secretary of State Colin L. Powell was held on November 5th at the Washington National Cathedral. "Beneath that glossy exterior of warrior-statesmen was one of the gentlest and most decent people any of us will ever meet." Former Secretary @Madeleine Albright. Read more in our DipNote blog.
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COVID-19 Recovery
U.S. Delivery of More Than 250,000 Vaccines to Senegal
Providing safe, effective, and free vaccines is a key component of the United States' strategy to combat COVID-19 globally. In partnership with the @_AfricanUnion and @gavi #COVAX, we delivered 265,590 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to Senegal, with no strings attached. Visit our COVID-19 Vaccine deliveries page for updated information.
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Note to readers: Next week, you will receive a Special Edition of The Week at State focused on COP26, the UN’s Conference on Climate Change underway right now in Glasgow. The Special Edition will be published in place of our regular newsletter next week only.
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