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Contestants in the Democracy Video |
"Democracy is…" video competition.
Contestants in the Democracy Video Challenge are asked to create short, three minute videos that complete the phrase: "Democracy is...". By creating and submitting democracy-themed videos for the online competition, Challenge contestants can have their work recognized globally and compete for a U.S.-based travel prize. YouTube is providing the video platform and may be accessed online at: MORE
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Luis Moreno, Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv, delivers a U.S. Government check for nearly $20,000 |
Presentation of a U.S. Government Grant
to the African Refugee Development Center (ARDC)
Luis Moreno, U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission, present a U.S. Government grant of $20,000 to the African Refugee Development Center (ARDC) to support the establishment of a community center and a children’s educational program for African asylum-seekers.
The event took place, at the African Refugee Development Center, in Tel Aviv.
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| Ambassador Connuningham with a group of students recently returned from a visit to the U.S. under the MEPI program, at the IFTAR dinner held at the Ambassador's residence.(U.S. embassy Tel Aviv Photo by Matty Stern) |
Remarks by James B. Cunningham U.S. Ambassador to Israel at Iftar Dinner Thursday, Sep 25, 2008
My wife Leslie and I are delighted to have you with us tonight to share the Iftar meal during this blessed month of Ramadan. We are particularly pleased that this is one of the first events that we are hosting in Israel because the Iftar meal brings together people of different faiths in a common spirit. That is something Americans value highly. More, Photo Gallery
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Mepi Logo |
Announcement Leaders for Democracy Fellowship Program
The U.S. Department of State's Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) and the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University, are pleased to announce year three of their Leaders for Democracy Fellowship Program (LDF). Deadline Oct 26, 2008... More
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2008 Report on International Religious Freedom |
Israel and the occupied territories
International Religious Freedom Report 2008
Released by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor
Israel has no Constitution; however, the Basic Law on Human Dignity and Liberty provides for freedom of worship. Government policy continued to support the generally free practice of religion; however, some increases in societal abuses and discrimination contributed to a slight decline in respect for religious freedom during the reporting period. Specifically, societal abuses and discrimination increased against some evangelical Christian groups as well as Messianic Jews (persons who identify as Jews and who believe Jesus was the Messiah). Full Text - International Religious Freedom Report Home Page
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Amb & Mr. Cunninham, Meir Fenigstein and Minister of Education Yuli Tamir |
Remarks by James B. Cunningham U.S. Ambassador to Israel at the Israel Film Festival, Sep 22, 2008
Minister of Education Yuli Tamir, Executive Director of the Israel Film Festival Meir Fenigstein , General Manager of the Israel Film Fund Katriel Schory, honored guests representing the thriving Israeli film industry, ladies and gentlemen -
Good evening.