Civil Society Remains Integral Part of Community of Democracies
Ms. Sherman stressed that the inaugural meeting of the Governing Council represents the culmination of a long effort to revitalize the Community of Democracies. She said the United States and Secretary Clinton personally have been committed to that
New Forum Improves Coordination of Counterterrorism Efforts Across Borders
She cited that the recent attacks in Abuja added to the growing list of communities that have been attacked. From London to Lahore, Madrid to Mumbai, and Kabul to Kampala, innocent civilians have been targeted.
US Honors Achievements of 50 Million Hispanics in United States
On the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Deputy Secretary William J. Burns recognized over 1,000 Hispanic Americans working in the U.S. State Department and thousands more across the federal government.
US Launches Global Counterterrorism Forum
The U.S. Senior State Department Official stressed that the Global Counterterrorism Forum is meant to create something that doesn't exist on the international landscape.
Active Investment and Engagement of Women Drives Economic Growth
She stressed that the declaration that they will adopt at the end of the session will set the framework in place and help them move in the right direction.
