Press Release: Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Certain Terrorist Attacks Statement from President Joe Biden on International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia
Everyone is entitled to be treated with dignity and equality—no matter whom they love, or how they identify. On theRead More
FACT SHEET: Key Deliverables for the 2023 North American Leaders’ Summit
North American cooperation makes our countries safer, our economies more competitive, and our supply chains more resilient. By working together,Read More
Presidential Memorandum to Promote Accountability for Conflict-Related Sexual Violence
Today, President Biden will sign a Presidential Memorandum on Promoting Accountability for Conflict-Related Sexual Violence to strengthen the U.S. government’sRead More
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Today we recognize the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women andRead More
Statement by President Joe Biden on the Occasion of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
This year, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women— which kicks off the global 16 DaysRead More
Statement by President Joe Biden on Transgender Day of Remembrance
There is no place for violence, hatred, and bigotry in America. Yet, tragically, as last night’s attack in Colorado SpringsRead More
Timor-Leste – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise increased caution in Timor-Leste due to crime and civil unrest. Country Summary: Timor-Leste has seen isolated instancesRead More
Poll: 63 Percent of Texans Say Sex on Birth Certificate Should Be Only Way to ID Gender
Sixty-three percent of Texans say the sex listed on an original birth certificate should be the only way to defineRead More
Kindergarten Students in Maryland Will Learn About Gender Identity, Expression
Pre-K students in Maryland will learn about gender identity and expression, including how to “recognize and respect that people expressRead More
Demand for Gender X Passports Set to Spike This Month
With passports having an X gender designation available this month, demand for these gender-neutral documents could spike, according to aRead More
State Department to Allow 'X' Gender Marker on U.S. Passports
The State Department will offer Americans seeking a passport to use an “X” gender marker that is defined as “unspecifiedRead More
Biden to Ask Congress for $2.6B to Promote Gender Equity
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden said Tuesday that he will ask Congress for $2.6 billion for foreign aid programsRead More
Education Secretary Threatens Florida Over 'Hateful' Gender Bill
Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona appeared to threaten Florida on Tuesday with civil rights action over the state’s Parental RightsRead More
Florida House to Vote on Limiting Gender Identity Talk in Schools
Florida’s House of Representatives was expected to take a final vote on Thursday on a Republican-backed bill that prohibits classroomRead More
VP Harris Blames Her Media Coverage on Race, Gender Bias
As Vice President Kamala Harris struggles amid reports of gripes of undersized influence in the White House, and declining ifRead More