[wanabidii] Press Releases: Ambassador-At-Large for Global Women's Issues Catherine Russell Travels to the United Kingdom

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Ambassador-At-Large for Global Women's Issues Catherine Russell Travels to the United Kingdom 12/02/2014 02:28 PM EST Ambassador-At-Large for Global Women's Issues Catherine Russell Travels to the United Kingdom Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC December 2, 2014 Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Catherine Russell will travel to London December 2–5 for the London Conference on Afghanistan. On Wednesday, December 3, Ambassador Russell will speak at Ayenda, a civil society event that means “future” in Dari. Her remarks will highlight how civil society can protect and advance progress for Afghan women and girls, thereby helping to secure a stable and prosperous future for Afghanistan. Throughout the conference, Ambassador Russell will also meet with Afghan government and civil society leaders and representatives of participating governments. This trip builds on Ambassador Russell’s recent visit to Norway, where she led the U.S. delegation at the Oslo Symposium on Advancing Women’s Rights and Empowerment in Afghanistan. The November 23 symposium convened participants from the international community and women’s rights activists to discuss how to solidify the gains made in Afghanistan over the last 12 years and further empower Afghan women and girls. For more information on these trips, please contact Rachel Wallace at WallaceRL@state.gov. For more information on the State Department’s work on global women’s issues, follow us on Twitter @s_gwi or visit www.state.gov/s/gwi/ The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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