2010 News and Events
2010 News and Events
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Ambassador Killion Hosts Holiday Reception
December 2010 - Ambassador and Mrs. Killion hosted a holiday reception at their residence for UNESCO Secretariat and Delegation members as well as U.S. Mission colleagues and friends.
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Ambassador Killion Hosts the American Club of Paris for a Discussion on the U.S. and UNESCO
December 2010 - The Ambassador spoke about the political and diplomatic importance of U.S. engagement at UNESCO, saying that UNESCO needs American support now more than ever.
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U.S. Missions Host Lecture on UNESCO and OECD Employment Opportunities
November 2010 - The U.S. Mission to the OECD and the U.S. Mission to UNESCO organized a presentation for American citizens interested in employment at the OECD and UNESCO.
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Ambassador Killion welcomes Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs Maria Otero
November 2010 - United States Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs Maria Otero traveled to Paris in to engage with UNESCO on a number of issues.
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U.S. welcomes UNESCO Director General Bokova’s decision to withdraw from the events celebrating World Philosophy Day in Tehran
November 2010
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Ambassador Killion Welcomes Anti-Defamation League
October 2010 - Ambassador and Mrs. Killion welcomed a delegation, headed by Abe Foxman, of Anti-Defamation League (ADL) leaders, who were in Paris to meet with both French officials and senior members of the UNESCO secretariat.
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Ambassador Killion honors Samuel Pisar
September 2010 - Ambassador and Mrs. Killion hosted a dinner in honor of Samuel and Judith Pisar.
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Ambassador Killion's Letter to Director-General Bokova Regarding Relief Aid to Pakistan (PDF 217kb)
August 2010
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Russian Holocaust Essay Laureates and Survivors Testify at UNESCO
July 2010 - The sixth annual presentation of Russian Holocaust Essay Laureates took place on July 7, at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.
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Secretary's Innovation Award for the Empowerment of Women and Girls: Call for Concept Papers
May 2010 - The Secretary's Innovation Award for the Empowerment of Women and Girls seeks to find and bring to scale the most pioneering approaches to the political, economic and social empowerment of women and girls around the globe. Due date: 21 June 2010.
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UNESCO Celebrates International Women's Day
March 2010 - UNESCO hosted a series of events commemorating International Women’s Day. At an afternoon roundtable discussion, Ambassador Killion introduced a special video message from Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Full text of message »
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U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Visit to Paris
January 2010 - U.S. Secretary of State Clinton Visited Paris, where she took a moment from her schedule to speak to Embassy staff.
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U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova
January 2010 - Secretary Clinton and Director General Bokova met during the Director General's first official visit to the U.S.