Notices

International Women’s Day, March 8, 2010

Empowering women

Every year since 1911, International Women’s Day on March 8 has focused global attention to the continued need for improving women’s status and opportunities everywhere in the world. Because of their roles in raising families, providing and seeking care, and managing household needs, the health of women is fundamental to healthy communities. And because [...]

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Haiti Relief Provision Encourages Charitable Donations by American Taxpayers

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Under a special Haiti Relief Provision, Americans who give to IRS qualified charities providing earthquake relief in Haiti by February 28, 2010 can receive an immediate tax break by including the donation on their 2009 returns, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

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Registration for the Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT) is now open.

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The U.S. Mission in Geneva is one of many overseas testing centers to offer the Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT) from February 27 to March 6, 2010. On-line registration via the Department of State website is now open.

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List of Official Holidays – 2010

During calendar year 2010, the U.S. Mission in Geneva will be closed for normal business on the dates indicated below, in observance of the following American and Swiss holidays.

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