In The News: Remarks at Signing Ceremony for Kosovo World Bank Agreements Michelle Obama Defines Own Role as First Lady U.S. States Seek Fair Method for Selection of Judges Obama Supports Initiative Combating Nuclear Terrorism Announcement of Designation of North Korea Nuclear Entity

The 37th Issue of the Public Affairs Section's Newsletter Visnyk: Focus on Diversity The 37th issue of the Public Affairs Section's newsletter Visnyk focuses on Diversity. It looks at the impact of immigration on U.S. history and culture with articles from alumni of U.S. government funded exchange programs. This issue includes also English lessons by Nancy McKeand and "Alabama Memories" of TEA alumna Tetiana Hrynkevych as well as a list of Teaching in Excellence program winners. If you are an alumna of a U.S. funded program, we welcome articles on your U.S. experience, projects and follow on activities. Contact Iegorovaoi@state.gov to share your insights. Visnyk #37, 2009

Vice President Biden to travel to Georgia and Ukraine The Vice President will travel to Georgia and Ukraine the week of July 20-24. During the visit, the Vice President will meet with the political leadership of each country, as well as opposition figures and civil society representatives. The Vice President will demonstrate U.S. support for continued democratic and economic reforms and discuss issues of mutual interest in both countries. Additional details on the Vice President’s trip will be released at a later date. Text of Announcement

2009 Trafficking in Persons Report Released, Ukraine Rated Tier Two Watch List U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton released the 2009 Trafficking in Persons Report at the State Department in Washington DC on Tuesday, June 16. As directed by the U.S. Congress, the State Department prepares reports for all countries in the world. The goal of these reports is to stimulate action and create partnerships around the world in the fight against modern-day slavery. Full Text of 2009 Trafficking in Persons Report (pdf) Ukraine Country Report on Trafficking in Persons, 2009 Trafficking in Persons Reports Page on the Department of State Site Op-Ed on Human Trafficking by Charge d'Affaires James D. Pettit Embassy Press Release

Charge D’Affairs James Pettit’s Trip to Crimea, June 1st – 3rd 2009 During the first week of June 2009, CDA James Pettit visited Crimea. The Charge gave the opening remarks at the Window of America (WOA) Directors’ Conference in Gurzuf, visited the Crimean Tatar Library in Simferopol’, met with the Crimean Minister of Culture, and gave multiple TV, radio, and print press interviews. Photo Gallery

The President’s Speech in Cairo: A New Beginning Watch or read the President’s speech in Cairo on America’s relationship with Muslim communities around the world. The President Obama’s Speech on the White House Website

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