1. I am a Citizen Diplomat

   

   National Council for International Visitors "Citizen Diplomats" from around the country share what they believe it means to be a citizen diplomat.

2. Tolis of Greece Returns for an Encore

   

   "One of the highlights on my trip was my meeting with Howard Schwartz, the organizer of the top Hip Hop dance event in the world, Hip Hop International, and the producer of the television show America’s Best Dance Crew."

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   2013 International Women of Courage Awards

   

   Established in 2007, the annual Secretary of State's International Women of Courage Award honors women around the globe who have exemplified exceptional courage and leadership in advocating for human rights.

4. Reducing Poverty in Venezuela

   

   Neidy Rosal, an International Visitor, tells us why she is a woman empowered.

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   The Empowerment of Venezuelan Women

   

   Peggy Rivas, an International Visitor from Venezuela, tells us why she is a woman empowered.

6. Teachers of Critical Languages

   

   American students learn languages such as Chinese and Arabic from native speakers.

7. Former NBA & WNBA Players Host Basketball Clinics in Indonesia

   

   In partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, the U.S. State Department sent former NBA legend, Rick Mahorn, and WNBA star, Edna Campbell, to Indonesia.

8. Track & Field Athletes from Kenya and Nigeria Participate in Sports Diplomacy

   

   A group of Kenyan and Nigerian athletes participated in a fast-paced track and field exchange.

9. Sports Visitors: Mongolian Wrestlers

   

   Partnering with USA Wrestling, the U.S. State Department brought members of the Mongolian men’s and women’s national freestyle wrestling teams and their coaches to New York.

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    Ice Skating Success Story with Sports Envoy Evan Lysacek

    

    Olympic gold medalist figure skater Evan Lysacek traveled to Sweden and Belarus as a Sports Envoy.

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