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Deputy Secretary Burns (May 8): "Our partnerships in the Western Hemisphere are vital to our economic recovery and competitiveness, and vital to our ability to solve the transnational challenges that no one country can solve on its own."
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Sec. Clinton (Apr. 12, 2012): "This is the time for the Americas. And we have to do more to reach out to convince our own fellow Americans of that opportunity...and we have to be partners in making these connections real."
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President Obama (Apr. 14, 2012): "I think the challenge for all of our countries, and certainly the challenge for this hemisphere, is how do we make sure that that globalization and that integration is benefiting a broad base of people."
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President Obama (Apr. 14, 2012): "Increasing the trade and development that creates jobs for us all. Defending the security of our citizens. Standing up for democracy and human rights. This is progress we’ve made - together."
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Spotlight
Forty-Second OAS General Assembly
The OAS General Assembly will be held in Cochabamba, Bolivia, June 3-5, 2012.
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Spotlight
Forty-First OAS General Assembly
The OAS General Assembly was held in San Salvador, El Salvador, June 5-7, 2011.
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Partners
Social Protection Network (IASPN)
The IASPN is a network of Inter-American social protection agencies.
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In Focus
Haiti Special Coordinator
The Special Coordinator manages U.S. government engagement with Haiti.
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Partners
ECPA
The Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA).
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Diversity
Inter-American Year of Culture
The Year of Culture celebrates the cultural diversity of OAS member states.
USOAS Highlights
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Permanent Council Receives Foreign Minister of Ecuador
March 29, 2012: In her remarks, Amb. Lomellin responded to FM Ricardo Patiño's address, underscoring the importance of preserving the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights' autonomy and that the Summit process is open only to democratic countries.
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Congressman Engel Addresses the OAS Permanent Council
March 28, 2012: Congressman Eliot Engel: "As our leaders get ready to travel to Cartagena ... I think we can all heed the wisdom of those who came before us and commit ourselves once again to the principles in the Inter-American Democratic Charter."
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Statement on the Death of Cuban Dissident Wilmar Villar
January 20, 2012: The White House: "Villar’s senseless death highlights the ongoing repression of the Cuban people and the plight faced by brave individuals standing up for the universal rights of all Cubans."
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Promoting Dialogue on Religion and Human Rights: The Role of the OAS and the Holy See.
December 13, 2011: The U.S. Embassy to the Holy See and the U.S. Permanent Mission to the Organization of American States (OAS) hosted a panel discussion entitled “Promoting Dialogue on Religion and Human Rights: The Role of the OAS and the Holy See."
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Inter-American Meeting of Ministers of Education
March 1, 2012: United States Deputy Secretary of Education Anthony Miller delivered remarks at the 7th Inter-American Meeting of Ministers of Education on "Improving the Teaching Profession" in Suriname.
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Conference Marks Democratic Charter Anniversary
September 3-4, 2011: The OAS and the Republic of Chile hosted the conference - "Hemispheric Commemoration of the Tenth Anniversary of the Inter-American Democratic Charter and Renewal of the Commitment of the Americas to Democracy." Deputy Secretary of State William J. Burns headed the United States delegation.
Featured Sites
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DipNote
DipNote is the official blog of the U.S. Department of State —a place to share stories, discuss experiences, and inspire new ideas on the important foreign policy issues of the day.
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5th Summit of the Americas
The 2009 Summit of the Americas was held in Trinidad and Tobago, April 17-19, under the theme of "Securing our Citizens Future by Promoting Human Prosperity, Energy Security and Environmental Sustainability." -
OAS Youth
The OAS Youth Agenda aims to provide young people with leadership skills in order to safeguard their future and the future of the countries in the Hemisphere.