In June 1991, the Centre for Women’s Global Leadership (CWGL), with participants of the first Women’s Global Institute on Women, Violence and Human Rights, called for a global campaign of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence. Participants chose the dates, November 25, International Day Against Violence Against Women and ...

The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration has just released the World Ocean Database 2009, the largest, most comprehensive collection of scientific information about the oceans with records dating as far back as 1800. This product is part of the climate services provided by NOAA.The database captures 29 categories of scientific ...

Economic expansion depends more and more on innovation — not simply producing more goods and services, but producing ever newer goods and services. Roots of Innovation,the latestissue of eJournal USA, seeks to show that innovation needs the right conditions to emerge

On November 15, President Obama participated in the 17th Annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ meeting in Singapore. He announced that in 2011, when the United States hosts APEC, he looks forward to welcoming his fellow APEC leaders to HawaiiLearn more: Fact sheet: APEC leaders meeting - key accomplishments Statement by APEC ...

International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders ...

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Jeffrey Bleich as the next U.S. Ambassador to Australia, clearing the way for his arrival in Canberra. Ambassador-designate Bleich must formally present his credentials to the Govenor General before assuming his post.To learn more about Ambassador-designate Bleich, you can see his biography on the Embassy ...

Commonly known as the Beige Book, the latest edition of The Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions by Federal Reserve District was released in October.Published eight times per year, the Beige Book summarizeseconomic information by District and sector. An overall summary of the twelve district reports is prepared by ...

"On Veterans Day, we honor the heroes we have lost, and we rededicate ourselves to the next generation of veterans,"wrote President Obama in his proclamation. "Today, we reflect upon the invaluable contributions of our country's veterans and reaffirm our commitment to provide them and their families with the essential support ...

Both President Obama and Secretary of State Clinton plan to attend meetings of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum later this week.The President will also visit Japan, China and South Korea while he is in the region. While in Singapore, Clinton willhold bilateral meetings with her counterparts from the region.Learn ...

During confirmation hearings November 5, Ambassador-designate to Australia Jeffrey L. Bleich told a Senate panel that there is no greater honor or opportunity than to work with our valued Australian friends and allies. "The relationship between the United States and Australia is one of our strongest and most productive international ...