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United States and Uruguay Collaborate to Promote Women, Peace, and Security

United States and Uruguay Collaborate to Promote Women, Peace, and Security As Uruguayan Army Lieutenant Yumae Amicone tells it, “I have seen with my own eyes how important the female presence can be in a conflict zone, to show women and children that they are not alone–to sit with them, listen to them, share moments ...

By U.S. Embassy Montevideo | 31 May, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Global Peace Operations Initiative, Peacekeeping, UN peacekeeping operations, women

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2020

Are you a U.S. exchange alumni with a great idea? If you are a U.S. government-sponsored international exchange program alumni*, you can team up with other #ExchangeAlumni (team leaders must be non-U.S. citizen alumni) to apply for an Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) grant! AEIF supports teams of alumni with grants from USD $5,000 up ...

By U.S. Embassy Montevideo | 16 January, 2020 | Topics: Alumni, News | Tags: alumni, Exchange, Funds, peace, programs, projects, proposals, Security, state, State Department, women

Statement by Secretary Michael R. Pompeo on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release November 25, 2019 In observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25, and the accompanying 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the United States is proud to reaffirm its commitment to defending the rights of women ...

By U.S. Embassy Montevideo | 26 November, 2019 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Press Releases | Tags: Human Rights, internaional day, Michael R. Pompeo, Preventing Violence, violence against women, women, women's rights

Economies flourish with more women-owned businesses

The numbers are in: When countries support women entrepreneurs, economies grow by 12 percent in terms of gross domestic product. That’s a big reason why there is such a push to help women open or expand businesses and why the November 28–30 Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Hyderabad, India, will spotlight their potential. Women still face barriers, including difficulties ...

By U.S. Embassy Montevideo | 22 September, 2017 | Topics: Education, News | Tags: female entrepreneurs, women

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