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Language Undefined Administrator Samantha Power Hosts Summit for Democracy Event: “All Hands on Deck: Innovating Together to Combat Transnational Corruption”Friday, December 3, 2021Administrator Samantha Power is hosting a Summit for Democracy event, “All Hands on Deck: Innovating Together to Combat Transnational Corruption,” to highlight innovations and collaboration to tackle corruption from a wide range of partners and problem-solvers, including civil society, the philanthropic community, businesses, and donor governments. Administrator Power will also announce concrete ways to partner with USAID in tackling transnational corruption during the Summit for Democracy year of action and beyond. Read more

Language Undefined Release of the National Action Plan to Combat Human TraffickingFriday, December 3, 2021On December 3, the White House released the updated National Action Plan (NAP) to Combat Human Trafficking, an integrated federal response to address this global crime that affects an estimated 25 million people around the world, including adults and children coerced into sex trafficking or forced labor.  Read more

Language Undefined Commemorating International Day of Persons with DisabilitiesFriday, December 3, 2021Today, USAID commemorates International Day of Persons with Disabilities and joins our partners in recognizing the dignity, achievements, and essential contributions of the world’s one billion persons with disabilities. With an estimated 15 percent of the global population living with some form of disability, USAID has a particularly important role to play in empowering them to be the drivers of development and leaders in tackling the range of challenges our Agency is addressing around the world.  Read more

Language English USAID Administrator Samantha Power Meeting with Bruno Oberle, Director General of the International Union for the Conservation of NatureThursday, December 2, 2021Today, Administrator Samantha Power met with the Director General of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Bruno Oberle. The two discussed partnership opportunities to advance conservation efforts to address the global crises of biodiversity loss and climate change while ensuring a focus on equity and the promotion of human rights. They also discussed opportunities to strengthen efforts to improve transparency and effective management in the natural resource sector and create enabling environments for climate action. Read more

Language English Administrator Samantha Power on World AIDS Day 2021Wednesday, December 1, 2021Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development commemorates World AIDS Day. For eighteen years, USAID has played a critical role in implementing the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), which has helped save more than 21 million lives, and we are currently supporting life-saving HIV treatment for nearly seven million people around the world. We are committed to ending the global HIV epidemic through equitable and inclusive access to services for all in need. Read more

Language English Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman’s Meeting with Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Program David BeasleyWednesday, December 1, 2021Today, USAID Deputy Administrator for Policy and Programming Isobel Coleman met with United Nations World Food Program (WFP) Executive Director David Beasley. They discussed the urgent humanitarian crises around the world, including in Ethiopia and Afghanistan. Read more