Brazil's Major receives the Women of Courage Award
Major Pricilla Azevedo, Rio de Janeiro Military Police, is one of ten winners of the 2012 International Women of Courage Award delivered by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton in Washington, DC.
US Deputy Secretary Burns Visits Brazil
The Deputy Secretary of State, William J. Burns delivered a speech to authorities, students, businessmen on the US-Brazil bilateral relations in Rio de Janeiro. “Brazil and the United States are natural partners in a rapidly changing world (…) We make things together, we innóvate together, we advance together,” said the Burns.
Obama to Host Rousseff for Wide-Ranging Talks
President Obama will host Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff for meetings at the White House covering a wide range of bilateral, regional and international issues, including agriculture, energy and the global economy.
Semester at Sea Brings U.S Students to Manaus
More than 700 students, faculty, and staff of Semester at Sea® (SAS), the nation’s premier shipboard program for study abroad, arrived in Macapá on January 28 and docked in Manaus, on January 31, 13 days into their 105 day academic voyage around the world.
Highlights
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Break the Silence to End Violence Against Women
Globally, one in three women will experience violence in her lifetime, according to the National Network to End Domestic Violence.
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President Obama’s Proclamation on Women’s History Month
As Americans, ours is a legacy of bold independence and passionate belief in fairness and justice for all. For generations, this intrepid spirit has driven women pioneers to challenge injustices and shatter ceilings in pursuit of full and enduring equality.
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Visa Interview Wait Times Drop Dramatically in Brazil
Recognizing the importance of tourism to the U.S. economy, the Department of State continues to refine the visa process in major markets to help attract more visitors to premier U.S. travel destinations.
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E-Journal
The Spirit of Volunteerism
This issue of eJournalUSA is dedicated to the unheralded citizens who collectively contribute some $173 billion annually through their unpaid labor.
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Photo Gallery
Visionaries: Afro-Americans tell their stories
This gallery offers clips featuring Toni Morrison, Coretta Scott King, etc.
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e-Journal
See You in the U.S.A.
Every year tens of millions of people visit the United States.
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Photo Gallery
Obama: The Man Few See
A behind-the-scenes view of President Barack Obama.
Announcements
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U.S. Embassy Brasilia Packing and Shipping Solicitation
The U.S. Embassy in Brasilia intends to award a fixed price IDIQ contract for packing and shipping services for the U.S. Embassy Brasilia, the U.S. Consulates São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Recife. If you are interested in submitting a quote, please open the attachments: invitation letter and solicitation document and follow the enclosed instructions.
The Embassy intends to conduct a site visit and pre-proposal conference at the site, and all prospective offerors are welcome to attend. See Section L of the attached Request for Proposals (RFP) for information on how to register for the site visit.
The Embassy will consider all quotes which are received on time and are in compliance with the terms of the solicitation.
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Brazil-U.S. Joint-Action Plan to Promote Racial & Ethnic Equality
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Enter Jovem
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Indigenous People
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+ Unidos CSR Initiative
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Earth Day 2010
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Cars Shift to Green
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Understanding the Carbon Cycle
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America.gov Resources on Climate Change
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