U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons Stern’s Travel to Sydney, Australia for WorldPride

Under Secretary Zeya’s Travel to Amman, Jordan and Muscat, OmanU.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons Jessica Stern will be in Sydney, February 27 to March 5, to participate in WorldPride.  WorldPride is an event that began in 2000 and promotes LGBTQI+ issues internationally via festivals, cultural activities, and a human rights conference.  WorldPride Sydney (WPS) represents the first time […]

Aqaba Joint Communique – United States Department of State

Aqaba Joint Communique – United States Department of StateThe following text reflects the Joint Communique following today’s meeting in Aqaba, Jordan: At the invitation of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Jordanian, Egyptian, Israeli, Palestinian and U.S. Senior Officials met in Aqaba, Jordan today, 26 February 2023. Following comprehensive and frank discussions, the participants announced the following: 1. The two sides (Palestinian and Israeli […]

Under Secretary Jenkins Travels to Geneva, Switzerland, February 27-28, 2023

Ambassador Fick’s Travel to Barcelona, Spain and Brussels, BelgiumUnder Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins will travel to Geneva, Switzerland, from February 27-28, 2023, to lead the U.S. Delegation to the 2023 Conference on Disarmament High Level segment and demonstrate the United States’ continued commitment to multilateral disarmament and arms control.  While in Geneva, the Under […]