civil society
A unified push against hate and violence
President Biden is launching a new effort to prevent hate-fueled violence and promote unity around the country.
Exposing human rights abuses associated with Russia’s filtration operations in Ukraine
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield urged the United Nations to act on Russia's filtration sites in Ukraine.
Peace Corps is back! A new class begins in the Americas.
Two Peace Corps volunteers explain what drew them to global service and share what they find most rewarding about their work.
Cynthia Yue has her finger on the pulse of American youth
Learn why the 2021–2022 U.S. Youth Observer to the U.N. is so committed to human rights and how her childhood shaped her worldview.
America’s unwavering support for nuclear nonproliferation
The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons has helped prevent nuclear war. Learn how the U.S. is working to strengthen it.
City leaders pledge to strengthen democracy
City leaders from around the world, from Argentina to South Africa, are exchanging ideas about strengthening democracy.
U.S. honors Auschwitz-Birkenau museum leader
The U.S. honored a Holocaust museum leader for his efforts to expand education and understanding about the era's history.
U.S. condemns Cuban government’s repression of free speech
After the historic July 11, 2021, protests across Cuba, the government has cracked down on its citizens for demanding essential human rights.
Celebrating the power of cultural exchange
Cultural exchange brings people together and broadens perspectives. Read how America's top diplomat values the experience of living abroad.