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    Child Marriage

    The protection of human rights was a fundamental principle in the creation of the United States over 200 years ago. Since then, promoting respect for…

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    Climate Change

    The United States Special Envoy for Climate Change reports directly to the Secretary of State. As the administration’s chief climate negotiator, the special envoy plays a central role in…

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    Conflict Diamonds

    The Department of State, through the Office of Threat Finance Countermeasures, helps to coordinate the U.S. commitments to the Kimberley Process. Through its commitment to upholding the…

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    Earthquake Relief

    The Office of the Director of U.S. Foreign Assistance in the Department of State ensures the strategic and effective use of foreign assistance resources. The office…

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    Endangered Species

    The Department of State understands the importance of providing for the proper conservation and management of marine species, which serve a vital role as part of our…

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    Environmental Conservation

    The Department of State understands the importance of conserving and sustaining marine species by preserving their habitat. The Department’s Office of Oceans and Polar Affairs develops practical…

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    Fishing Rights

    The Office of Marine Conservation is a part of the Department’s Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs. To support the U.S. fishing…

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    Food Security

    The Department of State is committed to working as part of a global effort to improve food security. To support this commitment, the Secretary created the Office…

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    HIV/ AIDS Relief

    The U. S. Global AIDS Coordinator at the Department of State leads the implementation of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). PEPFAR is the…

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    Human Trafficking

    “Trafficking in persons” or “human trafficking” are terms many international groups use to describe a range of activities from abducting laborers to forced prostitution. Human…