The #SalaamFellowship brought together East and West to talk about #ConflictResolution, but also to break down barriers and learn from each other. Check out this blog post by one of the 2019 Fellows from #Morocco to learn more about the experience: ow.ly/FimE50yE4rm

Happy #StPatricksDay! Did you know that every year since 1952, the Taoiseach (Irish for Prime Minister) gifts the American President with a crystal bowl filled with shamrocks? #CulturalDiplomacy #US-IrishRelations #Diplomacy Photo credit: MerrionStreet.ie

Today is the #FirstDayofSpring in the northern hemisphere. Across the world, people celebrate in different ways. One very cool tradition is #LasFallas in #Valencia, Spain where hundreds of niñots--larger than life papier mache sculptures--are burned. ow.ly/A9og50yE6bg

It's #WorldStorytellingDay -- a great time to learn about the world and its many cultures & traditions. Stream a foreign language flick (check out HONEYLAND or Oscar winner Parasite) or pick up a book written by a foreign author (ow.ly/EOcV50yI3Fk).

Today is Poisson d'Avril! Or April Fool's Day. This tricky holiday is popular in the U.S., Europe, the Middle East and Latin America. Check out this article that explains how people celebrate around the world: ow.ly/vusg50yIgdT Photo: frenchtoday.com

We wish all of our Muslim brothers and sisters around the world a safe, healthy, and happy #Ramadan.

Wishing all our Muslim friends around the world a safe, healthy and blessed Eid Al-Fitr. #Ramadan2020 #iyiBayram #RamadanMubarak

From #CheeseTea in Asia to #fondue in France, the world can't get enough cheese! Since today is world #CheeseLoversDay, we have to ask: what's your favorite cheesy dish? #FoodDiplomacy

It's #WorldMusicDay! Check out our YouTube page for some unique #Syrian music produced by local artists back in 2010. Start with Women's Takht: youtube.com/watch?v=9OyYi1… #Creativity #Culture #Music #Exchange

We are inspired by #MalalaDay, not only by Malala's actions and leadership, but by the many young people across the world who stand up to create positive change in their communities. It's never too soon to become a leader! #leadership #activism #socialchange

Shared common values and solidarity across borders is just one way that we can all work together for a brighter future for our countries. Take a moment to extend a hand of friendship to someone outside your normal circle--in person or virtually. #DayofFriendship #peace #kindness

OHI worked in #Myanmar 9 years ago with The GroundTruth Project --training journalists, fostering cross-cultural ties, and encouraging freedom of expression. Watching closely, we hope #democracy will prevail. GroundTruth's Charles M. Sennott reports: ow.ly/thGC50DuAWw #burma

🎉 CPD is pleased to announce the first-ever Public Diplomacy Innovation Prize, recognizing innovative solutions to challenges in #PublicDiplomacy. Read more about this award in collaboration with Department of State and how to nominate an innovator: ow.ly/BbPh50DC26x

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a dire warning that the world is moving in the wrong direction and faces "a pivotal moment" because of "enormous stress" caused by the virus pandemic, climate change, poverty and other factors. apne.ws/7l8R5Kc

Today, we’re launching Welcome.Us, a national effort to welcome refugees, starting with Afghan families as they get settled and build new lives. Our country is at its best when we come together to support those in crisis. Here’s how we'll make those values a reality.

We are proud to support Choose Love WomenforAfghanWomen Afghan Diaspora for Equality & Progress and the Afghan-American Women's Association —working to support Afghan refugee resettlement in the USA. We encourage everyone to check out these amazing orgs and consider donating time or $ to help the cause.

Afghan refugees needed help. Americans stepped up to say, 'Welcome to your new home.' usatoday.com/story/opinion/… via @usatoday

Sisu Global Health is doing incredible work! Please consider supporting their efforts to help save lives in Ukraine.

RIP Madeleine Albright, the first woman to serve as U.S. Secretary of State, #diplomat, professor, businesswoman, and foreign policy leader. nytimes.com/2022/03/23/us/…

OHI Chairman Jay Snyder had an unforgettable visit to the Seeds of Peace camp with inspiring young leaders from the Middle East and Asia. There is a saying at Seeds of Peace: “Governments negotiate treaties, peace is made by people.” We couldn't agree more!