"This moment gives us an opportunity to finally end the war in Gaza, and it must end such that Israel is secure, the hostages are released, the suffering in Gaza ends," said Vice President Harris.
"All too many children, when they lack that nurturing wraparound care and those people to protect them, are extremely vulnerable to harm and to exploitation," said USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator Dr. Bama Athreya.
"We are redoubling our efforts to protect hard-won development gains and help our developing country partners meet urgent needs," said Ambassador Plaisted.
"We know that 1 in 3 children worldwide have elevated levels of lead in their blood, and that affects their long-term cognitive development," said USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator Dr. Athreya.
"We will continue to combat the ongoing threat that ISIS and its supporters pose to America’s national security," said U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland.
“If you've ever taken care of a child, you know what an incredible amount of attention young children need in order to thrive. So, we want to make sure that they have the best possible environment to thrive,” said USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator Athreya.
“The solution to this crisis is not a weaker Lebanon. It’s a strong and truly sovereign Lebanon protected by a legitimate security force, embodied in the Lebanese Armed Forces,” said Ambassador Wood.
“We know education is key to closing the digital divide. Unfortunately, today, 119 million girls remain out of school, and women make up only 26 percent of the workforce in data and artificial intelligence,” said Ambassador Carty.
The United States recently launched a new effort to advance protection and care for children in adversity. USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator Dr. Bama Athreya provides exclusive commentary.
China is "leveraging propaganda and censorship; promoting digital authoritarianism; exploiting international organizations and bilateral partnerships," said Special Envoy Rubin.
“The United States is committed to helping those most vulnerable in Lebanon and throughout the region. We urge other donors to join us in stepping up to contribute to these new humanitarian needs,” said Secretary Blinken.
“The Houthis continue to leverage their networks of companies and procurement operatives to sustain their reckless attacks on civilian vessels, their unarmed crews, and civilian populations,” said Acting Under Secretary of the Treasury Smith.
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