Featured Highlights

web_highlight_graphic.jpeg

ECA’s Virtual Discussion on Gender Equity in Sport Featuring Sports Icon Billie Jean King

On April 18, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) hosted a virtual panel discussion on gender equity in sport, as part of its year-long programming around the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the United States’ legislation that afforded equal opportunity for women in education and sport.

Learn More

Trafficking in Cultural Property from Southeast Asia Topic of Latest Virtual Law Enforcement Workshop

On June 15, 2023, the U.S. Department of State’s Cultural Antiquities Task Force (CATF) held a virtual training workshop for law enforcement officials from the United States to enhance their knowledge of cultural property from Southeast Asia and to build capacity to disrupt its trafficking.

AWE Alumni Makes Waves in Sustainable Tech

Through her innovative startup, Blue EcoTech, Dr. Alexia Massa-Gallucci is creating value from marine waste and more.

Launch of New Young Women Leaders Program Honors Former Sec. of State Madeleine Albright

Program to engage new generation of future young women leaders from around the world.

Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Alumni Wins Global Entrepreneurship Prize

Before 2018, Irene Mositol did not know a lot about herbs. Now she’s winning awards for sustainable farming on Borneo.

Science, Sustainability, and Sunscreen: Meet an AWEsome Alumni who’s Mastered all Three

The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) is a global women’s empowerment program that has made a powerful impact - but until recently AWE’s story had gone untold.

2023 YLAI Fellows Build Partnerships and Economic Resilience in the Western Hemisphere

On May 9, the U.S. Department of State welcomed 250 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) fellows to the United States.

Error

Status message