Embassy Closed Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day
The Embassy will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2013 in observance of Memorial Day. Americans mark Memorial Day as an occasion to honor the soldiers who have given their service and their lives to protect the United States, its citizens and their freedoms.
Op-Ed on Honduran Journalists' Day
In an editorial opinion to mark Honduran Journalists' Day, Ambassador Kubiske stated, "On this Honduran Journalists' Day, we renew our call to the Honduran government and media owners to work to enable journalists to complete their critical function without fear of violence."
Improving Transparency and Accountability
Editorial opinion by Under Secretary of State Robert Hormats on the 6th Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Global Conference. EITI is an initiative through which governments reaffirm their commitment to accountability and transparency for their oil, gas, and mining industries.
Embassy Opens Outreach Center in Puerto Lempira
On May 17, 2013, Ambassador Kubiske, USAID Mission Director James Watson, USAID Deputy Mission Director Kurt Pope, and Honduran Social Investment Fund (FHIS) Minister Miguel Martinez inaugurated the second youth outreach center in Puerto Lempira, La Mosquitia.
2012 International Religious Freedom Report
Secretary of State John Kerry has released the Annual Report on International Religious Freedom for 2012 on May 20, 2013. The report describes the state of religious freedom around the world.
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Human Rights
Human Rights Corner
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U.S. Assistance
U.S. Assistance to Honduras
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U.S. Policy in the Region
Central America Regional Security Initiative (CARSI)
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U.S. Policy in the Region
Pathways to Prosperity in the Americas
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Trafficking in Persons
2011 Trafficking in Persons Report
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Education
Study in the U.S.
More News from the Embassy
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U.S. Government Assistance to the Honduran National Registry
The U.S. Government, through USAID, and in partnership with the U.N. Development Program (UNDP) is providing technical assistance to the National Registry of Persons (RNP). Since August 2012, the U.S. Government has provided $500,000 (10 million Lempiras) in support to the RNP.
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Op-Ed by President Obama: Improving our Partnership with Latin America
In an op-ed about his latest visit to Latin America, President Obama said, "The U.S. is a more prosperous and more diverse country thanks to our partnerships with our southern neighbors. And I'm confident that we can build on our common heritage, our economic relationship and our shared values to enrich the lives of all our people."
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Ambassador Kubiske and Ministers Visit ACCESO Projects in Intibuca
Ambassador Lisa Kubiske accompanied by the Honduran Ministers of Agriculture, Health, Education, Social Investment, Social Development, and members of the Canadian Cooperation in Honduras traveled to Belen Manazapa, Intibuca to visit the U.S.-funded ACCESO food security projects.
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Embassy Statement on World Press Freedom Day
The U.S. Constitution's protection of freedom of expression embodies the notion that an individual's ability to express himself freely —without fear of government censorship or punishment— produces the autonomy and liberty that promote better governance.
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Creativity: The Next Generation
World Intellectual Property Day was celebrated on April 26. The date was chosen because it coincides with the founding of the World Intellectual Property Organization, otherwise known as WIPO, in 1970. For this year's celebration, WIPO has chosen to focus on "Creativity and the Next Generation," and we celebrate our creators and innovators who will blaze trails to new ways of communicating and pursuing our daily lives.
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USAID Honduras
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U.S. Commercial Service
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100,000 Strong in the Americas Fostering prosperity through exchange.
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Fulbright Program Scholarships for studying in the U.S.
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EducationUSA in Honduras Opportunities to study in the U.S.
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State Alumni Community of USG Alumni in Honduras
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Millennium Challenge Account Honduras
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