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Please follow @StateCSO, for the latest updates on activities and operations of the State Department’s Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (CSO).
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Want to learn more about the @WarCrimesReward Program? We offer rewards of up to $5 million for information related to the arrest, transfer, or conviction of certain fugitives from justice. Check out our updated page for more information and FAQs! state.gov/war-crimes-rewards…
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Join @FIULACC @fiu_sipa for this event: Commemorating the Peace Accords in Guatemala & El Salvador: Promises & lessons in Central America July 12th at 1pm (ET). Hybrid event. Translation available. More info 👇 lacc.fiu.edu/events/2022/com…
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.@SecBlinken spoke with Colombian President-Elect @Petrogustavo about the importance of the full implementation of the 2016 Peace Accord, strengthening our economies, and continuing to combat the climate crisis. state.gov/secretary-blinkens…
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On #WorldRefugeeDay, we recognize the perseverance of millions of refugees forced to flee their homes. Through humanitarian assistance, diplomacy, and leadership, we continue to support and welcome refugees in their time of need, no matter who or where they are. #WithRefugees
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On this International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, the United States stands firm in our longstanding support for survivors of conflict-related sexual violence and remains committed to eliminating all forms of gender-based violence.
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“True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. #MLK.
Glad to have Anne Witkowsky back at the Department as Assistant Secretary of @StateCSO. She has significant experience, including her previous roles at @StateDept and @DeptofDefense, and will be a strong leader as @CSOAsstSec.
Warm welcome to Anne Witkowsky, @StateDept's new Assistant Secretary for the @StateCSO Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations, who will lead our efforts to anticipate, prevent, and respond to conflicts around the world.
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Warm welcome to Anne Witkowsky, @StateDept's new Assistant Secretary for the @StateCSO Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations, who will lead our efforts to anticipate, prevent, and respond to conflicts around the world.
Honored to join @StateCSO as Assistant Secretary and the return to the greater @StateDept team. US diplomacy has an important role in promoting peace, security, and prosperity worldwide. CSO supports that mission.
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A warm welcome to new A/S Anne Witkowsky. With a background at @DeptofDefense, @StateDept, @WHNSC, & @CSIS, she brings great expertise in stabilization efforts. CSO looks forward to her leadership in our mission to anticipate, prevent, & respond to conflict & #PromoteStability.
Honored to join @StateCSO as Assistant Secretary and the return to the greater @StateDept team. US diplomacy has an important role in promoting peace, security, and prosperity worldwide. CSO supports that mission.
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Learning from the past and playing the long game are central features of the Strategy to Prevent Conflict and #PromoteStability. They anchor our interventions in communities, informed by the insights of expert practitioners and academics. go.usa.gov/xeMqD
A bit of wonderful news on a dreary day in D.C. - Anne will be good for @StateCSO , and they will serve her well in her dual-hatted role.
By a vote of 61-26, the #Senate confirmed the nomination of Anne Witkowsky to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Conflict & Stabilization Operations) Senators not voting: Feinstein Graham Inhofe Klobuchar Menendez Murkowski Murray Ossoff Portman, Risch Rubio, Sanders & Sinema
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So glad to see my friend and colleague Anne Witkowsky confirmed for critically important @StateCSO leadership. When the 🌍 is on 🔥 you want the best people on the field.
Confirmed, 61-26: Executive Calendar #327 Anne A. Witkowsky to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Conflict and Stabilization Operations).
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The U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and #PromoteStability will support local capacity-building for peace, stability, and the long-term success of development projects. go.usa.gov/xeMqD
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Congratulations to Anne Witkowsky on her Senate confirmation! @StateCSO looks forward to her proven leadership as we strive to prevent conflict and atrocities, and #PromoteStability.
We must work and build safety, stability, and development at the same time. The U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and #PromoteStability highlights pathways to build long-term peace. go.usa.gov/xeMqD
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This week marks the 25th anniversary of Guatemala’s Peace Accords. We continue to work together with Guatemala to strengthen peace institutions & fulfill the accord’s promises of justice and accountability.
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The U.S. emphasizes engagement with marginalized and under-represented populations – including youth and women – to identify local priorities, establish regular dialogue, and foster an enabling inclusive environment. #PromoteStability
Archbishop Tutu was a human rights champion for South Africa & the world, advocating for reconciliation, racial equity, & the inclusion of women, girls, & LGBTQI+ persons in peace processes. As a peacemaker, he inspires @StateCSO's work to promote peace & stability worldwide.
.@SecBlinken: “We can honor Archbishop Tutu by rededicating ourselves to the righteous work that guided his life: advancing respect for human rights and dignity, strengthening equality, protecting fundamental freedoms, and fighting for racial justice.” state.gov/the-life-and-legac…
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Today, we are heartbroken to learn of the passing of a true servant of God and of the people, Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa. We send our deepest condolences to the people of South Africa who are mourning this great loss.
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