Category: Human Health, Resources and Services
Preventing and Addressing Sexual Violence Against People with I/DD
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Celebrating the Importance of Second Chance Month
Syphilis Is a Public Health Priority
As a sexually transmitted infection (STI), syphilis is a public health threat in the United States, and it has reached a crisis level. Cases of … Read More
OCIO Embracing Diversity: A Celebration of Cultures through Food
At the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it’s the vibrant tapestry that enriches our everyday work environment. On … Read More
OCR Celebrates Women’s History Month
As we close Women’s History Month, we celebrate the many powerful women who have contributed to our Country, despite the barriers that may exist and … Read More
Calling innovators! HHS Long COVID Healthathon launches with $25K in prizes
Rigorous science takes time, yet people with Long COVID need help today. To address that need, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office … Read More
Reflections from the Deputy Director of the HHS Office of Long COVID Research and Practice
Every day I receive e-mails from people with Long COVID desperate for help. I have friends, family, and colleagues who have Long COVID or similar … Read More
Black History Month; Recognizing Contributions and Continuing the Fight Against Health Inequities
As we celebrate Black History Month, we reflect on the role of my office, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for … Read More
Donate Blood and Help Save Lives
January is National Blood Donor Month, a time when we honor the generosity of America’s blood donors and remind people about the importance of donating … Read More
Newborn Supply Kit Shows Promising Early Results
Families need more support
Today, basic newborn supplies like diapers can cost an average of $1,000 a year for each diapered child in a home … Read More
Reflecting on Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Summary:
OCR’s Director’s reflections on October cybersecurity awareness month and on OCR’s enforcement of the HIPAA Privacy, Security and Enforcement Rules.
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo Remarks to the Press
Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Washington, D.C.
Press Briefing Room
SECRETARY POMPEO: Good afternoon, everyone. As you all know, the Trump administration continues to
United States Announces New Humanitarian Assistance for Displaced Rohingya and Members of Other Affected Communities in Bangladesh and Burma
Morgan Ortagus, Department Spokesperson
On March 3, the United States announced more than $59 million in additional humanitarian assistance for Rohingya refugees and host communities
On the Occasion of World Refugee Day
Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
World Refugee Day is an opportunity to recognize the courage and the struggles of millions of refugees who have
Acting Assistant Secretary Carol Thompson O’Connell Travel to Islamabad, Pakistan
Office of the Spokesperson
From February 14-21, Acting Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Carol Thompson O’Connell will travel
FY 2020 Request for Concept Notes for NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees, Displaced Iraqis, and Other Vulnerable Populations in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey
Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration
Request for Concept Notes Number: SFOP0006317
Assistance Listing (CFDA) number: 19.519 – Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Near East
Warsaw Process Humanitarian Issues and Refugees Working Group Convenes in Brasilia
Office of the Spokesperson
The United States, Brazil, and Poland convened the Warsaw Process Humanitarian Issues and Refugees Working Group in Brasilia, Brazil February 4-6.
U.S Delegation Travel to Brussels, Belgium
Office of the Spokesperson
Acting Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Carol Thompson O’Connell will lead the U.S. delegation to the
Notice of Intent to Publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs Benefiting Displaced Iraqis and Syrian Refugees
Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration
Notice of Intent to Publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs Benefiting Displaced Iraqis and Syrian
An Information-Centric Perspective on Coherence Collaboration: Analyses of Uganda and Ecuador (Penn State)
Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration
Project Overview
Knowledge for scalable and effective coherence implementation requires metrics for monitoring and systematic analyses. Coherence frameworks have
Examining Facilitating Factors for Safe, Voluntary, and Sustained Post-Conflict Refugee Returns (RAND Corporation)
Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration
Project Overview
The world is facing the highest number of forcibly displaced people on record. Returns have not kept
Civilian-Military Interaction in Conflicts: Best Practices and Perceptions (Brown University)
Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration
Project Overview
As the need for humanitarian assistance continues to grow each year, so has the diversity of actors
Brazil Can Join the Growing Clean Network by Banning Huawei
Keith Krach, Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment
O Globo
This piece originally appeared on O Globo.
Whoever builds a nation’s 5G
Iran and China, the Totalitarian Twins
Keith Krach, Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment
Wall Street Journal
This piece originally appeared in The Wall Street Journal.
Iran’s
U.S. Policy Toward China: Deputy Secretary Biegun’s Remarks to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Stephen Biegun, Deputy Secretary of State
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
As Prepared
Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Menendez, Members of the Committee, thank you for the
Remarks at a Virtual Panel Discussion on U.S. Engagement on LGBTI Issues
Stephen Biegun, Deputy Secretary of State
Greetings to everyone assembled here today. Let me begin by thanking my longtime friend, Damon Wilson, for the warm
U.S. Businesses Must Take a Stand Against China’s Human Rights Abuses
Keith Krach, Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment
The Hill
Op-Ed
Keith Krach
Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment
DRL FY19 Supporting Transitional Justice in Burma
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor
United States Department of State
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL)
Notice of Funding Opportunity
DRL Supporting Sudan’s Democratic Transition
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor
United States Department of State
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL)
Notice of Funding Opportunity
