Iraqi NGO Receives 2012 Human Rights Defenders Award
Iraqi NGO Hammurabi Human Rights Organization was selected by the U.S. Department of State as a recipient of its 2012 Human Rights Defenders Award for its fearlessly advocacy for protection of female detainees and its critical work to promote religious freedom.
Opportunities for Study and Travel to the U.S.
The U.S. Mission to Iraq is accepting applications for two exchange programs - Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship and Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program - focused on developing leadership and public service. Application deadline: July 18, 2013.
Kirkuk Access English Language Graduates Reunite
Consulate Kirkuk hosted 32 of its first cohort of Access English Language graduates and their instructors for a one-day seminar discussing cultural and educational exchange programs, studying in the U.S., EducationUSA services, and fun ways to keep up their English skills.
Consulate Kirkuk Celebrates Earth Day
Consulate Kirkuk hosted Iraqi-American Cultural & Science Envoy Dr. Taha Culhane, who met with Kirkuk leaders to discuss urban planning challenges facing Kirkuk and renewable energy solutions to problems of reliable electricity and garbage and sewage disposal.
Ambassador Beecroft on World Press Freedom Day
"World Press Freedom Day is an opportunity for us all to oppose repression of the media, to remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of expression, to protect journalists, and to tolerate opinions with which we may disagree."
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