International Human Rights Day
On December 10, 1948, world leaders gathered at the United Nations General Assembly and affirmed the inherent dignity and inalienable rights of all people.
U.S. and Iraq Commit to Enduring Partnership
Under the auspices of the Strategic Framework Agreement, the U.S. and Iraq reaffirmed their commitment.
Ambassador Launches First JCC on Services
U.S. Ambassador Stephen Beecroft and Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Saleh al-Mutlaq convened the Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) on Services, Technology, Environment and Transportation. They agreed on initiatives in health, agriculture, water, and private-sector development.
Secretary Clinton Launches Wildlife Conservation Day
Secretary Clinton encourages people worldwide to take the pledge to respect and protect the world's wildlife.
Ambassador Beecroft Congratulated
Embassy Baghdad congratulates Ambassador Beecroft on his nomination and confirmation as the new U.S. Ambassador to Iraq.
News from the Embassy
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Visit of Deputy Secretary of State Thomas R. Nides
Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Thomas R. Nides visited Iraq from December 10-11, 2012, and met with President Jalal Talabani, Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hoshyar Zebari, and Minister of Finance, Rafi al-Issawi in Baghdad.
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U.S. Officials Meet with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki
U.S. Under Secretary of Defense Miller and Acting Under Secretary of State Gottemoeller met with the Iraqi Prime Minister to discuss the serious nature of threats in the region.
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U.S. Embassy Launches New Support for Civil Society Program in Iraq
The U.S. Embassy, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), celebrated the completion of the USAID nine-year, $740 million Community Action Program, during a transition ceremony in Baghdad on November 27, 2012.
Recent and Current Embassy Activities
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Announcing Opportunities for Study and Travel to the United States
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for two U.S. Government-sponsored exchange programs aimed at fostering mutual understanding and developing leadership skills.
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American Poet Inspired by Iraq’s Literary Past, Present, and Future
Poet, essayist, and writer Christopher Merrill visited Iraq October 17-23, to discuss the current state of writing, publishing and translating of literature in Iraq, and to encourage young Iraqis writers.
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Microfinance Conference Focuses on Iraqi Economic & Social Advancement (October 23 - 24, 2012)
The U.S. Embassy and the Iraqi Microfinance Network will host the Inclusive Financial Services Stakeholders' Conference in Erbil. The conference theme is "Iraqi Microfinance - The Path to Economic and Social Advancement". Also available in Arabic »
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EducationUSA Fair Introduces Iraqi Students to American Universities
The U.S. Mission in Iraq is hosting an EducationUSA University Fair in Erbil, October 12 and 13. The fair will host representatives from more than 20 U.S. universities to meet with prospective Iraqi students.
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Digital Video Conference (DVC) Entitled "Cultural Heritage Conservation in Modern Cities" (September 30, 2012)
Twenty engineering and technology students and faculty members from Nahrain University and the University of Technology, as well as local city planners, participated in a digital video conference on September 27th at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.
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U.S. Embassy Promotes Investment Opportunities with Iraqi Officials (September 23, 2012)
The U.S. Embassy hosted officials from Iraq's National Investment Commission, the Ministries of Housing and Planning, as well as several Provincial Investment Commissions on September 13 to discuss investment opportunities in the Iraqi housing and construction sectors. Representatives of U.S. companies joined the meeting by videoconference from Washington, D.C. Private-sector participants from the United States expressed optimism about Iraq's potential for economic growth and highlighted the importance of creating an environment to encourage foreign investment. This event was part of U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's "Direct Line to American Business" program.
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Competition
Photo Challenge for International Students
EducationUSA is looking for photos to use in its publications and website.
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Department of State
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UNHCR
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IOM
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Regional Engagement with people
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U.S. reaches out to the world
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MEPI Library
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Fulbright Scholarships
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Cultural Bridges
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US higher education
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Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Department of Justice just published a Resource Guide to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, important for all American companies doing business in Iraq.
