2012 State of the Union Address
"Think about the America within our reach...A future where we’re in control of our own energy, and our security and prosperity aren’t so tied to unstable parts of the world."
Situation at Ashraf
We commend the Government of Iraq for its work with United Nations Special Representative Ambassador Martin Kobler, and welcome this important step toward a humane resolution to the ongoing situation at Ashraf.
Defense Secretary Panetta at End-of-Mission Ceremony in Iraq
With the departure of the remaining U.S. forces within these last few days to the end of the year, we salute the fact that Iraq is now fully responsible for directing its own path to future security and future prosperity.
News from the Embassy
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Announcing the 2013-2015 Fulbright Foreign Student Program
The Fulbright program allows outstanding students worldwide to obtain Master’s degrees at U.S. universities to further their academic and professional careers as well as to promote international cultural understanding.
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Vice President Biden Calls Speaker Osama Nujaifi and Dr. Ayad Alawi
The Vice President discussed with both leaders the importance of resolving outstanding issues through the political process.
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Announcement of New Websites for Consulates in Basrah, Erbil, and Kirkuk
In conjunction with the Embassy’s website, the three consulate websites provide users with information about scholarships, educational advising, refugee programs, visas and other consular services, as well as the latest news and updates on U.S. programs in Iraq.
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Competition
Doors to Diplomacy
The DOS and the Global SchoolNet Foundation announce this competition.
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2011
Photo Challenge for International Students
Recent and Current Embassy Activities
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U.S. Embassy and Iraqi Ministry of Culture Organize a Cultural NGO Conference (January 18-19, 2012)
Discussions took place both in person and via digital video conference with American and Iraqi speakers on a variety of topics focused on NGO management. These topics included volunteerism, the nuts and bolts of running an NGO in Iraq, fundraising, grant writing, as well as an insider’s view to the Embassy’s cultural program priorities.
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Volleyball Coaches’ Program in the U.S.
An all-female Iraqi delegation of 14 volleyball coaches traveled to the United States December 8-20 to meet with their American counterparts in Washington, D.C. and San Antonio, Texas, in an international sports exchange organized by the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. The delegation visited local schools, participated in team-building exercises, and engaged with athletes and coaches with physical and intellectual disabilities during sessions organized by the Special Olympics and USA Volleyball.
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U.S. Assists in Forming TESOL Iraq
“The delegates at this formation conference have participated in democratic elections and chosen their leadership for the next two years. Along with our friends at the British Council, the U.S. Embassy stands ready to support TESOL Iraq and its new leadership,” said Chuck Hunter, the Counselor for Public Affairs at the U.S. Embassy, in congratulating the new group’s founders.
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Martial Arts Clinics for Taekwondo Coaches
From Oct. – Dec. 2011, the Public Affairs Section will have Martial Arts clinics for Taekwondo coaches as part of the Cultural Affairs Office’s Sports Diplomacy Program. Almost 10 taekwondo coaches, from various government and private martial arts clubs are already participating in these clinics. The clinics occur weekly at the U.S. Embassy and include three hours of intense training.
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UNHCR
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IOM
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Regional Engagement with people
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U.S. reaches out to the world
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MEPI Library
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Fulbright Scholarships
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Cultural Bridges
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US higher education
Study & Travel to the U.S.
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2013-2015 Fulbright Foreign Student Program
Deadline for applications is April 30, 2012.
OneBeat Exchange Program
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An international music exchange program.
The deadline for applications is Feb. 24, 2012.
