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Presidential Proclamation for World Freedom Day 2009

President Obama commemorates 20th anniversary of fall of Berlin wall ... (full text)

A Message from the Secretary in Honor of Veteran's Day

Today is Veteran's Day. Across the United States, we are honoring the men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country ... (full text)

National American Indian Heritage Month - Presidential Proclamation

The indigenous peoples of North America -- the First Americans -- have woven rich and diverse threads into the tapestry of our Nation's heritage. Throughout their long history on this great land, they have faced moments of profound triumph and tragedy alike. (full text)

United Nation Day, 2009

By The President of The United States of America (full text)

Statement of President Barack Obama on Sudan Strategy

Today, my Administration is releasing a comprehensive strategy to confront the serious and urgent situation in Sudan. (full text)

A new approach to Global Food Security and Hunger, By Hillary Rodham Clinton

For one billion people worldwide, the daily effort to grow, buy, or sell food is the defining struggle of their lives. This matters to all of us. (full text)

CONSULAR INFORMATION

Travel Warning for Eritrea - August 28, 2009

The Government of Eritrea has not consistently granted visas to State Department temporary visitors who provide vital support for our Embassy operations. Additionally, in direct violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, a treaty to which the Government of Eritrea is a signatory, consular staff are not notified if an American is arrested, nor can they travel freely to visit an American citizen in trouble. The Government of Eritrea does not allow unrestricted travel by American diplomatic and consular personnel, who are not allowed outside the capital of Asmara without requesting permission to travel 10 days in advance. Permission is oftentimes not granted even when requested in advance. For these reasons we are closed for public operations except for the provision of necessary services to American citizens.  

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Patriot day and National day of Service and Remembrance - September 11

 
Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist Julie McClanahan provides
water for a seedling planted in honor of National Day of Service

In honor of Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, US Embassy Asmara partnered with three high schools in Asmara for seedling planting and distribution. On Wednesday, September 23, Public Diplomacy staff visited three high schools and discussed environmental concerns with each respective Green Club. Public Diplomacy staff and students planted tree seedlings at each school in honor of friendship, partnership, and mutual environmental concern. Asmara's American Center (IRC) also partnered with interested patrons by distributing additional seedlings to be planted in and around Asmara. Over three hundred seedlings were distributed in honor of Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance.

Please Click Here to read President Barack Obama's proclamation regarding Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance 2009.

Embassy Asmara’s summer hires conduct a successful English and Art program for Eritrean children

Embassy Asmara’s summer hire employees, in partnership with the Public Diplomacy office, taught a successful six week Summer English and art enrichment program. The program featured over 230 Eritrean children ranging from Grades 3-6. The children perfected new vocabulary, listening skills, speaking, and pronunciation techniques. The children also explored and experimented with various art techniques and styles.

The eight English and art courses taught by four summer hire employees, featured students from twelve different schools in Asmara. Embassy Asmara received strong positive feedback from leaders in the community about the strength of the outreach program, the quality of the teaching, and the enthusiasm of the instructors.

Supporting Human Rights and Democracy

"Peace and justice prevail when people are free to speak, assemble, and worship, when their rights are protected, and when governments are accountable to their citizens." President George W. Bush

"In countries that are not yet free, where people do not yet enjoy the benefits of freedom, it is often journalists who make the sacrifice and endure the danger to try and report to the outside ... " Secretary Condoleezza Rice

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