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Russia’s top talent fleeing to other countries

Russians continue to leave their country for opportunities elsewhere because of the war in Ukraine and political repression.
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Bringing experience and integrity to the International Court of Justice

Meet Sarah H. Cleveland, the U.S. nominee for the International Court of Justice, based in The Hague. She seeks a nine-year term as judge.
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Thank people with disabilities for these inventions

Learn more about items commonly used by everyone that were originally designed for those with disabilities.
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Working together to end human trafficking

A new U.S. report will inform efforts to end human trafficking. Learn about heroes who are working to address this global challenge.
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Preserving Russia’s independent journalism

Reporters and technology specialists are building an archive of independent media outlets that were forced to shut down or leave Russia.
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Demonstrating the power of a free press

Several reporters from Africa recently visited the U.S. through the Murrow program to learn more about how independent media outlets operate.
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Blinken: Russia’s war against Ukraine a ‘strategic failure’

Russia is worse off — militarily, economically and geopolitically — than it was before its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Investigating war crimes and other atrocities in Ukraine

Learn what the U.S. and the international community are doing to investigate alleged crimes against humanity in Ukraine.
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U.S. stands with defenders of religious freedom

The U.S. supports international partners' work to defend religious freedom around the world. Learn more about how.