Recent Posts on Department of State

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For Those Who Serve the U.S. Abroad, Accessing Mental Health Care Can Be a Challenge

Global map showing countries that received the most assistance during fiscal years 2018-2022.

Are We Really Helping? U.S. Security Assistance to Partner Nations Faces Challenges

Map showing Venezuela's location in South America

Venezuela’s Political Unrest Has Made Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering, and Other Crimes Easier

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Tackling Illicit Fishing At Sea and Ports Before It Ends Up on Your Plate

Photo showing migrant workers in a crop field working.

On Human Trafficking Awareness Day, We Look at Government Efforts to Combat Trafficking and What More Needs To Be Done

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Climate Hazards Could Disrupt U.S. State Department Operations Overseas (interactive map)

A billboard in a desert environment reads "You are in Indian Country. Respect Archaeological Sites. It's illegal to vandalize or steal artifacts. Report Violations, Up to $500 Reward.

Efforts to Protect and Repatriate Native American Cultural Items and Human Remains

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility at Home and Abroad

Map of Afghanistan

U.S. Spending on Afghanistan Reconstruction at Risk of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse

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Mapping Global Food Insecurity (Interactive Map)

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Racial Disparities in Federal Employment, Lending, and Housing

Map showing Country-Based and Country-Related U.S. Sanctions Programs as of July 2019

The growing use of economic sanctions