Please welcome 66 #IVLP participants from 29 countries who will focus on: 🎺 promoting social change through music 🏛 innovative protection of cultural heritage 🌏 contemporary challenges in the Indo-Pacific region 🚨 emergency situation management & more!

Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State Meridian International Center World Affairs Council Global Santa Fe Global Ties ABQ Global New Orleans During their time in DC, they had the opportunity to meet with congressional staffers at the U.S. Capitol and discuss the Promoting Peace, Education, and Cultural Exchange (PEACE) through Music Diplomacy Act. #MusicDiplomacy #IVLP

Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State Meridian International Center World Affairs Council Global Santa Fe Global Ties ABQ Global New Orleans Can you name this song? While at the U.S. Capitol, these #IVLP participants were inspired to sing together – and watching this, we can’t help but sing along! 🎤  #MusicDiplomacy

The U.S. National Archives (U.S. National Archives) is a leader in innovative historic preservation. Thank you Dr. Colleen Shogan, for sharing your knowledge with these #IVLP visitors from Iraq who are examining new ways to protect cultural heritage and promote heritage tourism!

These Iraqi energy experts donned local attire for a tour of The University of Tulsa's research facilities. 🤠 Their #IVLP exchange explores best practices in facilitating a modernized and efficient energy sector.

.Secretary Antony Blinken during the Anti-Corruption Champions Award ceremony: We have an abiding interest in rooting out corruption, both to improve lives in local communities and to build more prosperous, more secure, more rights respecting partners for the American people.

Congratulations to the Department of State's 2023 International Anti-Corruption Champions! They have demonstrated tremendous courage in their work to prevent, expose, and combat corruption. They are taking part in an International Visitor Leadership Program (#IVLP) to engage with

Today, Secretary Blinken recognized the 2023 State Department International Anti-Corruption Champions. Read about these leaders from around the world and how they bravely combat corruption and work for a better future. state.gov/recognizing-th…

At the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) Conference of the States Parties (#COSP10), the 2023 Anti-Corruption Champions were delighted to connect with Under Secretary J! In addition to attending #COSP10 events, the champions are meeting with local

.Department of State and USAID representatives recently participated in an engaging conversation with international participants through the "U.S. Electoral Process" #IVLP initiative. Together, they explored ways to strengthen democracy and U.S. efforts to support free and fair elections

Howdy from Texas! Earlier this year, cybersecurity experts from the Kurdistan region of Iraq met with representatives from academic institutions in San Antonio to share best practices in designing educational cybersecurity programs. In addition to professional meetings, they were

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Through #IVLP exchanges, international leaders learn firsthand about U.S. history and efforts to dismantle racial and social injustice. For Juneteenth, African professionals participating in an IVLP exchange focused on combating human trafficking attended a special tour in

Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State Meridian International Center Global Ties U.S. At the same time, #IVLP participants from 15 countries toured the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago, also known as the "Black Metropolis" of the city, learning more about the community's rich history and culture and the pursuit for freedom, justice, dignity, and opportunity for

Glad to see my former classmate Lacey J Henderson, CMPC, PLY is still killing it!!

Happy International Youth Day! The Department of State recently hosted emerging political leaders from around the world for an #IVLP exchange. During their time in the USA, they met with their American counterparts and explored ways to inspire and empower youth.

I had an incredible experience meeting with young political leaders from around the world through the International Visitor Leadership Program. We had an engaging conversation about the need for young leaders to run for office, and the challenges that come with pursuing political

IVLP exchanges advance economic growth and innovation! 💡 This week, Iraqi intellectual property (IP) practitioners met with innovators and IP experts in Lincoln, NE to discuss the development, protection, and commercialization of new technologies used in agriculture 🌽, robotic

On a recent #IVLP exchange focused on combating racism in sports, participants from Spain 🇪🇸 engaged with Juan Carlos Ramos from Radio Tropical, Telemundo 42, and Jambalaya News in New Orleans. They discussed the importance of representation in sports media, the role of

From U.S. high school students studying in Germany to Fortune 500 executives mentoring emerging women in STEM from Tunisia, Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State programs bring people together to connect, share experiences, and build a better world. 🌍 Learn more: exchanges.state.gov/us/exchange-ex…