Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 

The scarcity of clean water, essential to all life, is one of the greatest challenges of our time. While issues of water access and sanitation are often viewed in isolation, water resource management is directly tied to issues of food security and global health. But population growth, expanding economies and climate change are putting global […] 

Water Security 

Islamabad, Pakistan 

Water sustains life; it’s in the food we eat, the electricity that powers our homes, and in crops that we grow.  Water allows our economy to thrive, our children to grow up healthy, and can build peace and cooperation between neighbors. For all these reasons, Water is a fundamental cornerstone to maintaining global peace, security and […] 

Women’s Rights 

Kabul, Afghanistan 

The Office of Global Women’s Issues represents the Department of State’s commitment to women’s rights. Under the direction of the Ambassador for Global Women’s Issues, the office works to ensure the political, economic, and social empowerment of women. The office works closely with the Secretary on several fronts: developing strategies with other nations to combat gender-based violence; […] 

World Hunger 

Phnom Penh, Cambodia 

The Department of State believes that the most effective food security strategies come from those closest to the problems. In recent months, through the leadership of the Secretary’s Global Food Security Office, the Department has begun to emphasize consultation and careful analysis of impact. Through programs such as Feed the Future, the Department often partners with international organizations to […] 

References