Some of this was posted here over the weekend, but just a few reminders.
Secretary Clinton To Deliver Remarks at the First Ever Strategic Dialogue with Civil Society on February 16
Notice to the PressWashington, DCFebruary 15, 2011Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will deliver remarks at the first ever Strategic Dialogue with Civil Society on Wednesday, February 16, at approximately 10:00 a.m., in the Benjamin Franklin Room at the Department of State. Following her remarks, Secretary Clinton will lead the plenary session of the Dialogue with civil society representatives from more than 20 countries and senior Administration officials. Civil society representatives will also participate in the event via interactive video conferences at 50 embassies around the world. In Washington DC, civil society representatives taking part in the Dialogue will include Sherif Mansour of Egypt and Sima Samar of Afghanistan.
More Info: Join us live on Facebook as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton launches the Strategic Dialogue with Civil Society. This inaugural event will bring together civil society groups, U.S. Government officials, and participants from around the world to focus on the importance of supporting civil society.
February 16, 2011 at 10:00 EST (15:00 GMT)
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Listen in and post your comments as Secretary Clinton discusses civil society’s role in empowering women, bolstering democracy and human rights, and promoting good governance.
Secretary Clinton Celebrates 50 Years of Citizen Diplomacy at Reception Honoring the National Council of International Visitors
Notice to the Press
Office of the SpokesmanWashington, DCFebruary 11, 2011On February 17
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will join members of the National Council of International Visitors (NCIV) on February 17 at their annual meeting to celebrate their 50-year partnership with the U.S. Department of State. Watch the live webcast of the Secretary’s remarks at 7:00 p.m. from the Department of State here.Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Ann Stock will kick-off NCIV’s conference earlier in the day at the opening plenary session. Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Judith A. McHale will then deliver remarks at 12:45 p.m. at a special luncheon for the diplomatic corps. Access the live webcast of Assistant Secretary Stock and Under Secretary McHale’s remarks here.
Three press opportunities:8:30 a.m. Assistant Secretary Stock will deliver remarks at the opening plenary of the National Council of International Visitors at the J.W. Marriott Hotel, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington DC.12:45 p.m. Under Secretary McHale will address the NCIV annual meeting at a luncheon for the diplomatic corps at the J.W. Marriott Hotel, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington DC.
7:00 p.m. Secretary Clinton will deliver remarks celebrating the NCIV’s 50th Anniversary in the Benjamin Franklin Room at the Department of State.Watch live at www.state.gov.
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP) is the Department of State’s premier professional exchange program. The IVLP annually brings approximately 5,000 emerging leaders from around the world to the United States to participate in professional projects with U.S. peers and to gain firsthand experience of American society and culture.The IVLP partners with the NCIV network, which consists of nearly 80,000 American “citizen diplomats” who host international visitors in communities across the United States. As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, the NCIV and Department of State have launched the “Gold Stars” tour, which honors 18 returning international visitors, who were selected based on the significant achievements they made in their countries or local communities. The “Gold Stars” delegation will return to their original host communities around the U.S. and showcase how their participation in the international exchange program helped shape their work in their home country. For more information on the program, click here.
Secretary Clinton to Deliver Remarks on Afghanistan and Pakistan at the Asia Society in NYC on February 18
Notice to the Press
Office of the SpokesmanWashington, DCFebruary 11, 2011Speech will Launch the Asia Society’s Series of Richard C. Holbrooke Memorial Addresses
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will deliver remarks on U.S. policy in Afghanistan and Pakistan, at the Asia Society in New York on February 18 at approximately 1:00 p.m. Secretary Clinton will take questions from the audience following her remarks.
Secretary Clinton will launch the Asia Society’s series of Richard C. Holbrooke Memorial Addresses. Ambassador Richard C. Holbrooke, who served most recently as Special Representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan, served previously as Chairman of the Asia Society.
The event will be webcast live on www.state.gov.
