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Works by enslaved 19th-century artist now show in U.S. museums
David Drake, who was born enslaved, learned to read and write when it was illegal. His hundreds of ceramics with inscribed poetry were an act of resistance.
Partnering to protect women in crisis
The U.S. is partnering with the United Nations and other organizations to help women suffering in humanitarian crises. Learn more about these efforts.
U.S. trade report details counterfeiting, online piracy
A U.S. government report highlights intellectual property rights violations worldwide. See which nations are taking action against copyright violations.
Regimes target free press with ‘economic strangulation,’ report says
Authoritarian regimes are using economic pressure and legal hurdles to shutter newspapers and stifle press freedom, says Reporters Without Borders.
TechWomen and TechGirls learn to succeed together
The State Department's TechWomen and TechGirls programs give participants the confidence and skills to pursue their STEM dreams and help others in turn.
The push for COVID-19 vaccines is helping fight other diseases
A 2005 discovery at a U.S. university led to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines. The same technology also holds promise for fighting other illnesses.
Defending technology from authoritarian abuse
The U.S. is working with international partners to ensure the responsible development of technology and to prevent authoritarian misuse.
U.S. helps businesses avoid Xinjiang forced labor
The U.S. government is redoubling efforts to help businesses ensure they do not aid PRC forced labor in Xinjiang. Read this story to learn more.
Major democracies launch values-based infrastructure partnership
The Build Back Better World Partnership, announced at the G7, will support billions in sustainable, transparent infrastructure investment around the world.