US Mission Geneva

Kelly Clements, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees and Migration And Christa Capozzola, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance, U.S. Agency for International Development

With more than 1 million Syrians in urgent need of humanitarian assistance, the Obama administration wants relief workers to obtain full and unfettered access throughout the country to deliver aid to vulnerable people.

EPA’s “P3″ award competition at the expo featured more than 300 college innovators showcasing projects designed to protect the environment, encourage economic growth and use natural resources more efficiently.

“This is a great moment to look at where we stand in the world in the pursuit of economic growth and prosperity that is broadly inclusive and sustainable.”

USAID and the U.S. Department of State are committing a total of $1 million to the World Bank’s Water and Sanitation Program.

“For the first time, we have the tools and the knowledge to change child mortality,” said USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah as he outlined the campaign.

The United States remains committed to supporting countries working toward democracy across Africa, says Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Johnnie Carson.

Today’s event on “Women in Development” offers another important moment to highlight the important role of women in development and economic growth.

We must advance equality and opportunity for women and girls and unlock the potential of half of the world’s population.