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Alba Rueda is Argentina's current Special Envoy for Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity. Rueda is a driving force behind transgender rights. Her hope is to establish an LGBTQI+ foreign policy agenda and mainstream it into the various negotiations. #IWOC https://t.co/hCGtkhVOwm — PolitiTweet.org

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Born in Afghanistan, Zakira Hekmat completed high school secretly under the Taliban’s control. In 2014, from a one-room office, she founded the Afghan Refugee Solidarity Association in Türkiye, where she has tirelessly advocated for the rights of all refugees and women. #IWOC https://t.co/01KkuzA92h — PolitiTweet.org

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Born in Afghanistan, Zakira Hekmat completed high school secretly under the Taliban’s control. In 2014, from a one-room office, she founded the Afghan Refugee Solidarity Association in Türkiye, where she has tirelessly advocated for the rights of all refugees and women. #IWOC https://t.co/Ex2DzMmIbd — PolitiTweet.org

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Each year, we recognize #WomenOfCourage for their powerful contributions to advance peace, equality, and justice and work to empower women and girls globally. These are the 2023 #IWOC awardees. https://t.co/OvejD1pMHY — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @StateDeptSpox: .@StateDept joins the international community in honoring the life and legacy of Judy Heumann, the first @StateDept Spec… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @USAndIndia: The U.S. Embassy in India is painted in hues of togetherness, happiness, and joy as we embrace the spirit of #Holi and cele… — PolitiTweet.org

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Did you know the United States is home to the largest Tibetan diaspora population after India? Learn more about how we celebrated Losar, the Tibetan New Year, a time for reflection, family reunions, and wishing good luck and prosperity for the new year. https://t.co/vEKSpnWWOM — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @USUN: The Biden Administration remains deeply committed to protecting and advancing the human rights of women and girls at home and aro… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @DeputySecState: In honor of my dear friend and mentor, @StateGWI has developed a new #IWOC award, the Madeleine Albright Honorary Group… — PolitiTweet.org

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This year’s Award for Corporate Excellence categories have been announced! We are now accepting nominations for U.S. companies that exemplify corporate excellence in Women’s Economic Security, Innovation, and Sustainable Supply Chains. #SecStateACE https://t.co/bU7faMdz7e — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @FLOTUS: Today, the International Women of Courage awardees were at the White House to tell girls everywhere the truth that they need to… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @DeputySecState: Congratulations to this year’s International #WomenOfCourage! This inspiring group of women from around the world has d… — PolitiTweet.org

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It’s never easy being the first, starting small, or speaking out against injustice. We honor this year’s #WomenofCourage awardees for pursuing peace, seeking justice, and promoting human rights and freedom. #IWOC2023 https://t.co/MO4fvwgw8C — PolitiTweet.org

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The 2023 International #WomenofCourage awardees are champions for voiceless women and children, persons with disabilities, refugees and displaced persons, and those in need of medical care on the frontlines of conflict. #IWOC2023 https://t.co/LFwk3h5RbO — PolitiTweet.org

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“Everyone has the right to be protected by the law.” We applaud this year’s #WomenofCourage awardees who had the courage to speak out and stand up for equity and equality, promoting justice around the world. #IWOC2023 https://t.co/3dUIeQ7uyY — PolitiTweet.org

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.@StateDeptSpox: This year, in honor of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright's legacy and her championship of women's rights, we are proud to announce a new, annual Madeleine Albright Honorary Group International #WomenofCourage Award. https://t.co/XXTASqjKnD — PolitiTweet.org

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Live now! @statedeptspox briefs reporters from the State Department. Watch live on YouTube at: https://t.co/6GHF7kAhaW — PolitiTweet.org

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Live now! @SecBlinken and @FLOTUS deliver remarks at the 17th annual International Women of Courage Award Ceremony #IWOC2023, at the White House. Also streaming on YouTube at: https://t.co/fNiKrf5QH9 https://t.co/mihKW1kmXF — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SecBlinken: On International Women's Day, the U.S. stands firm in its longstanding commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of… — PolitiTweet.org

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Taira, a Ukrainian combat medic and #IWOC award recipient, has seen firsthand people dying in captivity because of insufficient medical care or torture. She calls for the global community to hold Russia accountable and provide the care everyone deserves. #UnitedWithUkraine https://t.co/ibYmTyXjjL — PolitiTweet.org

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Holi is known as the festival of colors. Wherever you are celebrating around the world, may your festivities be happy, joyful, and safe. #HappyHoli https://t.co/IQoo24OzVT — PolitiTweet.org

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This month, our @StateDeptSpox Ned Price will be transitioning to a new role on @SecBlinken's team. From day one, he has advocated for regular press briefings and defended and promoted press freedom. More from the Secretary on his transition: https://t.co/CqIHifA4ff — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @AfricaMediaHub: .@USAmbPEPFAR: PEPFAR represents hope, impact, and partnership. @PEPFAR has transformed the trajectory of HIV/AIDS on t… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @POTUS: Spoke today with Sultan Haitham of Oman to reaffirm our partnership and promote trade and clean energy cooperation. I thanked h… — PolitiTweet.org

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.@POTUS on Putin’s war: Attacking civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, choking off energy to Europe to drive up prices, exacerbating a food crisis, that’s hurting very vulnerable people not just in Ukraine but around the world. And he’s not going to succeed. https://t.co/agns5VdFh6 — PolitiTweet.org

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We can’t advance U.S. interests and values around the world without a workforce that is truly representative of the American people. Check out @doscareers if you are interested in helping us in our diplomatic missions around the globe. https://t.co/kI9OZWgyaZ https://t.co/Wo2KoQg19l — PolitiTweet.org

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Pioneering activist for the rights of people with disabilities Judith Heumann passed away on March 4. Read her piece on the educational rights of people with disabilities, written during her time as Special Adviser for International Disability Rights: https://t.co/hYtxhzABOi — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @USAandEurope: No country has endured greater hardship from Russia's war than Ukraine, but almost every country has felt the pain. Yet,… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @USAIDSavesLives: 1 month has passed since #earthquakes struck Türkiye & Syria. Our @USAID disaster team lead looks back on what he saw… — PolitiTweet.org

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The U.S. announced nearly $26M in additional humanitarian assistance for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and the region, for people in Burma affected by ongoing violence, and for communities hosting refugees from Burma, bringing our total assistance to nearly $2.1B since 2017. https://t.co/kJ8fcMwOaX — PolitiTweet.org