APPLY NOW! SUSI STUDENT YOUTH, EDUCATION, AND CLOSING THE SKILLS GAP PROGRAM The U.S. Embassy in Tunis is pleased to announce the 2019 Study of the United States Institute (SUSI) for Student Leaders: Youth, Education, and Closing the Skills Gap Program. This intensive exchange opportunity provides undergraduate students with a deeper understanding of the United ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 December, 2018 | Topics:
News, Scholarships and Exchanges
OneBeat brings together emerging musical leaders from around the world to collaboratively create original work and to develop a global network of civically engaged music initiatives. How to apply:
https://apply.1beat.org/ . Deadline: December 21, 2018.
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 December, 2018 | Topics:
Art & Culture, News, Scholarships and Exchanges
Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC December 1, 2018 Devoted husband, loving father, steadfast friend, exemplary patriot: this is how I will always remember President George H. W. Bush. Whether he was serving in the skies over the Pacific during World War II, protecting America at CIA headquarters, or leading our nation ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 December, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. Secretary of State
November 29, 2018
The Iranian Regime’s Transfer of Arms to Proxy Groups and Ongoing Missile Development Special Representative for Iran, Brian Hook, remarks and answer questions at the Iranian Materiel Display (IMD) located at Joint Base Anacostia – Bolling. November 26, 2018
Iran’s President Works To Further Isolate Iranian Regime From Both World and Iranian People (State.gov) Iranian President Rouhani has once again called for the destruction of Israel. He referred to it as a “cancerous tumor” and a “fake regime.” Such ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 November, 2018 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, Policy, President of the United States, U.S. Secretary of State
The U.S. Embassy in Tunis is pleased to announce the 2019 Study of the United States Institutes (SUSIs) for Scholars. These intensive post-graduate level academic programs, which include integrated study tours, provide university faculty and other scholars with a deeper understanding of U.S. society, culture, and institutions. The ultimate goal is to strengthen curricula and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 November, 2018 | Topics:
News, Scholarships and Exchanges
Are you interested in studying in the United States? Anyone seeking acceptance at a U.S. university is required to take certain tests. The U.S. Embassy’s American Center is here to help! We have a large collection of test prep books and materials that you can use for free in our library section. Send an email ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 November, 2018 | Topics:
American Spaces, Education, Study in the U.S.
The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) and the United States Embassy in Tunisia, Assistance Unit, are seeking proposals from eligible applicants for a 2019 Tunisia Local Grants Program. U.S. Embassy Tunisia has identified two priority areas for which it seeks responsive applications: Voter Education and Entrepreneurship. The first objective of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 26 November, 2018 | Topics:
Foreign Assistance, News
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC November 23, 2018 Violence against women is a global issue that affects millions of people annually. Every woman and girl deserves a life free from violence. The United States is committed to advancing gender equality and preventing and responding to all forms of violence against women ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 November, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, News, U.S. Secretary of State
The U.S. Embassy in Tunisia is seeking eligible Tunisian secondary teachers and administrators for the Study of the United States Institutes for Secondary School Educators, scheduled to take place in Summer 2019. The Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Secondary Educators are five-week intensive post-graduate level academic programs with integrated study tours whose purpose ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 23 November, 2018 | Topics:
News, Scholarships and Exchanges
APPLY NOW! SUSI STUDENT ENTREPRENEURSHIP & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM The U.S. Embassy in Tunis is pleased to announce the 2019 Study of the United States Institute (SUSI) for Student Leaders Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Program. This intensive exchange opportunity provides undergraduate students with a deeper understanding of the United States, while simultaneously enhancing their leadership ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 16 November, 2018 | Topics:
News, Scholarships and Exchanges
Abdelmagid Rakkaz has just moved his plastic pipe business, Plasta, into a workshop on the outskirts of Tataouine. He proudly unrolls the new stock of plastic piping and carefully prepares the winding of the pipes, the centering and finally the labelling before delivering the order to one of his first customers. Abdelmagid enthusiastically reflects on ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 16 November, 2018 | Topics:
Foreign Assistance, Success Stories, USAID
APPLY NOW! SUSI STUDENT WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP EXCHANGE PROGRAM The U.S. Embassy in Tunis is pleased to announce the 2019 Study of the United States Institute (SUSI) for Student Leaders Women’s Leadership Program. This intensive exchange opportunity provides undergraduate students with a deeper understanding of the United States, while simultaneously enhancing their leadership skills. The five-week ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 November, 2018 | Topics:
News, Scholarships and Exchanges
September 25, 2018 Secretary Pompeo released the State Department’s new report detailing the magnitude of the Iranian regime’s destructive behavior at home and abroad. The report covers Iran’s support for terrorism, its missile program, illicit financial activities, threats to maritime security and cybersecurity, human rights abuses, as well as environmental exploitation.
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 November, 2018 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, Policy, Reports, U.S. Secretary of State
HR/OE is deploying Electronic Recruitment Application. ERA is an electronic applicant management system powered by Monster.com. It will allow Human Resources professionals at Missions overseas to easily identify quality candidates from large pools of online applicants. It is a compliant, flexible, proven applicant tracking solution that automates end-to-end hiring process. Most-of-all, ERA eliminates the need for paper-based activities ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 31 October, 2018 | Topics:
News
The U.S. Embassy and its personnel are observing normal business hours and regular activities. For additional information: The U.S. Embassy is located in Berges du Lac, 1053 Tunis, Tel: +216 71 107 000, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Email:
tunisacs@state.gov . The after-hours emergency number for U.S. citizens is +216 71 107 000. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 October, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
Today we commemorate the 20th anniversary of the signing of the 1998 International Religious Freedom Act (IRF Act) into law. The IRF Act expanded U.S. foreign policy capabilities to promote and defend religious freedom around the world. It builds on our founding fathers’ firm conviction that the freedom of individuals to believe as they see ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 October, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, News, U.S. Secretary of State
Location: Tunis Event: Due to reports of a security-related incident, the U.S. Embassy has instructed its personnel to avoid travel to downtown Tunis. Actions to take: Avoid downtown Tunis and monitor local media for updates. Assistance: U.S. Embassy Tunis, Tunisia Address: Berges du Lac, 1053 Tunis Phone number: +216 71 107 000, 8:00 a.m. until ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 29 October, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
The Government of the United States of America invites youth leaders from across Tunisia to apply now for the Thomas Jefferson Scholarship Program, which includes the Tunisia Undergraduate Scholarship Program (Tunisia UGRAD) and the Tunisia Community College Scholarship Program (TCCSP). The Thomas Jefferson Scholarship Program builds the capacity of youth leaders from diverse populations across ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 23 October, 2018 | Topics:
News, Scholarships and Exchanges
The American Center at the U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce a call for applications for a comics workshop series – Art for Democracy! – in partnership with the Tunisian comics collective Lab619. Art for Democracy will offer Tunisian scenarists and illustrators a chance to learn more about the power of comics in a participatory ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 October, 2018 | Topics:
American Spaces, News
Good morning everyone. I am delighted to be here to participate in this special event. I want to thank our fantastic host, Mr. Chawki Tabib, as well as our local and international partners, the media, and each of you for taking the time to join us for this signing ceremony. As you know, corruption distorts ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 October, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, News
In Fall 2018, the American Center will offer Soliya’s Connect Program Compact for up to 12 eligible and qualified university students to participate in online video dialogue sessions with other students from around the world, including Americans. During these sessions, you will explore key identity‐related themes and how identity impacts the way you engage with ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 October, 2018 | Topics:
American Spaces, Events
Final Opportunities to Return Voted Ballots! October 10, 2018 Embassies and consulates are not polling places. Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! The majority of states require voted ballots to reach local election officials by the close of polls on Tuesday, November 6th. U.S. citizens who want to participate in the 2018 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 October, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
The Fulbright Specialist Program offers non-U.S. institutions the opportunity to host American academics or professionals to build expertise in a specific area. The program strengthens ties between the host institution and the Fulbright Specialist’s home institution in the United States. Eligibility Requirements for Host Institutions Institutions that may be eligible to request a Fulbright Specialist ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 October, 2018 | Topics:
News, Scholarships and Exchanges
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY TUNIS Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: Tunisia: Design and Implementation of the English Access Microscholarship Program, 2018-2020 Deadline for Applications: October 24, 2018 at 11:59 pm local time in Tunisia (10:59 pm UTC) Total Amount Available: Up to $ 360,000 Public Affairs Section of the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 September, 2018 | Topics:
News
On the outskirts of Kairouan, where cattle farms and olive groves pepper the landscape, Olfa is busy addressing a box filled with her soap and cosmetic products to be shipped to Qatar. A few years ago, the world of cosmetics was only a dream for her. So, when she got the chance to export her ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 September, 2018 | Topics:
Foreign Assistance, Success Stories, USAID
AMBASSADOR’S REMARKS AT USAID – TADAEEM PROJECT CONFERENCE ON LOCAL GOVERNANCE AND SERVICE DELIVERY Good morning, Minister Riadh al Mouakhar, Governors, mayors, and ladies and gentlemen, صباح الخير سيدي الوزير رياض المؤخر، السادة الوُلّاة، ورؤساء ورئيسات البلديات، السيدات والسادة، Thank you all for attending this important event to advance local government’s direct connection to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, Foreign Assistance, USAID
Imen Hamdi – Veterinarian KAIROUAN On a farm in Abida, in the region of Kairouan, there is an air of hopeful anticipation. Imen Hamdi, a young veterinarian, is calmly tending a cow in a stall which is about to give birth. Imen’s livestock veterinary services are greatly appreciated in the region and many farmers will ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 September, 2018 | Topics:
Foreign Assistance, News, USAID
Mashrou3i Helps Five Young Entrepreneurs Tap Into the Solar Power Market and Transform Competition Into Cooperation KAIROUAN As the sun beats down brightly in Kairouan, you can see Tunisia’s huge potential for solar power. To expand the country’s renewable energy capacity, the Tunisian government is investing heavily in the sector. Many farmers have already received ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 September, 2018 | Topics:
Foreign Assistance, News, USAID
Minister of Finance Ridha Chalghoum, CEED Tunisia president Hichem Elloumi, Wafa, Sonia, Zeineb, Wajdi, and especially the CEED participants and entrepreneurs here today from Gabes, Medenine, Tunis, and Tataouine, good morning. I would like to thank you for being here today. In just one year, this project has helped 100 entrepreneurs gain knowledge and coaching ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, News, Speeches
| Tags: MEPI
On Friday, August 24, 45 Access program students from Tabarka visited the Embassy’s American Center and met with an American diplomat for a discussion about the U.S. Embassy’s work in Tunisia and to answer students’ questions. The students presented original poems, songs, and artwork in English and enjoyed an American-style spelling bee game with the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 August, 2018 | Topics:
English Language Learning, Events
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo Op-ed in USA Today July 24, 2018 Religious Freedom Belongs to Everyone Around the world, religious minorities are persecuted and stripped of human rights. This is an issue many countries must work together to solve. Last month, Mohammad Salas, a member of the Iranian Gonabadi Sufi dervish community persecuted ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 July, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, News, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
Are you an artisan? Are you looking to improve your strategy to export your handicraft products to the US? This practical guide will provide you the essential tools and principles you need for exporting your handicrafts products. the
practical guide to exporting Tunisian handicrafts to the United States is an initiative of the Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP), funded by the U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI). ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 July, 2018 | Topics:
Commercial Opportunities, Doing Business in the U.S., Foreign Assistance, Trade, U.S. & Tunisia
| Tags: MEPI
Ambassador Rubinstein Remarks at Al Jil Pitching event [As prepared] June 30, 2018 Minisiter of Industry and SMEs Slim Feriani, Prime Minister Advisor for Youth Chokri Tarzi, Al-Jil team, and most of all, the 60 entrepreneurs who joined us today from the governorates of El-Kef, Nabeul, Sidi Bouzid and Sfax, good morning. I would like ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 July, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Foreign Assistance
| Tags: MEPI
Independence Day Ambassador Remarks كلمة السفير بمناسبة عيد الإستقلال Good evening, everyone, and Happy 4th of July! سيَداتي وسادتي الأفاضل، مساء الخير ومرحبًا بكم! يشرّفني أنْ أقف بين ضيوف مِن أمثالكم، متميّزين مُلهمين لِمَن حولهم. وأودّ أنْ أشكر كلّ واحد منكم على تشريفنا بحضوركم احتفالنا هذا باستقلال الولايات المتّحدة. معالي رئيس مجلس نوّاب الشعب، ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 July, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, embassy, Events, News, Speeches
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY POMPEO May 15, 2018 On the Occasion of Ramadan On behalf of the United States Department of State, I offer best wishes to Muslims around the world for a peaceful and blessed Ramadan. For those observing this month, it is a time of reverence, generosity, and spiritual introspection. Ramadan is also a cherished ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 16 May, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
Location: Tunis Event: Demonstrations are taking place in Tunis in response to the relocation of the U.S. Embassy in Israel on May 14. Some of these protests may have the potential to become violent. Actions to take: Keep a low profile. Be aware of your surroundings. Avoid crowds. Review your personal security plans. Additional Information: ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 May, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
Thank you to Minister of Culture Dr. Mohamed Zine El Abidine for your kind invitation to attend this ceremony and share this project with you. And thank you also to Governor Hamdi for your warm hospitality in this significant and historic city. Finally, I want to give my thanks to Mr. Faouzi Mahfoudh, General Director ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 May, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Art & Culture, Events, Foreign Assistance, Public Affairs
| Tags: Regional Outreach
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC May 7, 2018 The United States congratulates the people of Tunisia on the country’s first-ever free municipal elections, which took place on Sunday. These elections represented an important step in the consolidation of its democracy. As Tunisia meets the democratic milestones set out in its constitution, the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
THURSDAY, MAY 03, 2018 Opening Remarks by U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for African Affairs Alan Patterson Thank you Minister Abdelkarim Zbidi and members of the Tunisian Armed Forces for giving me and my team a very warm welcome this week for the 32nd U.S.-Tunisia Joint Military Commission in Tunis. This is my first visit ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 May, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, Key Officials, Sections & Offices, Speeches, U.S. & Tunisia
| Tags: Military Assistance
Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Remarks Ben Franklin Room Washington, DC May 2, 2018 This is truly humbling. Thank you very much, Mr. President, for those kind words. Thank you, Mr. Vice President, for being here today to honor me by swearing me in. Thank you, Ambassador Lawler. Ambassador Glendon, thank you so much for that ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 May, 2018 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
The U.S. Department of State’s Office of the Inspector General continues to receive credible information that bad actors are targeting vendors overseas in an effort to defraud foreign businesses. The current scheme, affecting U.S. Embassies and Consulates in the Middle East and Africa region, involves unknown individuals purporting to be contracting officials from Embassies. Consulates ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 April, 2018 | Topics:
News
Minister Rekik, Director General Bin Halima, and representatives of partner organizations: hello and welcome. Thank you for inviting me to join you today and to participate in the signing of these three partnership agreements between the ONAT and FHI360, AmCham, and Creative Learning and its local partner, the International Institute for Human Development. Supporting the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 April, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, Foreign Assistance
| Tags: MEPI
On April 19, as part of the school visits series, the English Language Teaching (ELT) team received pupils and teachers from the Ibn Khaldoun public primary school in El Alya, Bizerte. Students learned about the USA and met with three U.S. Military staff who talked about their home states and their favorite holidays and answered ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 April, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, English Language Learning
Locating and exploring groundwater resources for irrigation and household use is a complex process, but 34 year old Mohamed from Gabes has turned this into a successful business. At 34 years old and despite the difficulties he has encountered, Mohamed Ibrahim successfully launched “IDROLOG”, a company specialized in coring and hydraulic prospecting that employs 4 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 April, 2018 | Topics:
Foreign Assistance, Success Stories, USAID
| Tags: Mashrou3i
At 27, Ismael Zayed has already established his reputation as a farmer in Gafsa, a region in central Tunisia where farming is a family tradition handed down from generation to generation. After graduating in Experimental Sciences in 2009 and Applied Geomatics in 2012, it would have been a natural next step for Ismael to move ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 April, 2018 | Topics:
Foreign Assistance, Success Stories, USAID
| Tags: Mashrou3i
Mashrou3i, a project implemented by UNIDO with support from USAID, the Italian Cooperation and the HP Foundation, works with partners in each of the project’s 14 target regions. In Kebili, in the South of Tunisia, Mashrou3i works together with the region’s Business Center to raise awareness of the project among aspiring and existing entrepreneurs. The ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 April, 2018 | Topics:
Foreign Assistance, Success Stories, USAID
| Tags: Mashrou3i
In 2017 at 29 years old, Amina Zaoui launched an artisanal soap and natural cosmetics business in Tozeur. After graduating in Medical Bio-technology in 2014, Amina chose to start her professional journey working in an agricultural project design office as a personal assistant. This experience enabled her to forge basics in entrepreneurship but remained far ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 April, 2018 | Topics:
Foreign Assistance, Success Stories, USAID
| Tags: Mashrou3i
At only 27 years old, Abdelhamid Baira launched a packaging production unit and a digital and offset printing service in his hometown of Tozeur. In 2013, Abdelhamid gained a Businesses Administration and Management degree in Tozeur and then decided to move to Tunis to strengthen his skills. The same year, he started a Master’s degree ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 April, 2018 | Topics:
Foreign Assistance, Success Stories, USAID
| Tags: Mashrou3i
PRESS RELEASE : Joint Program: Ministry Of Finance / United States Agency For International Development (USAID) TUNIS, March 9, 2018 As part of the Ministry of Finance’s efforts to develop and modernize its tax administration system, an event was organized to announce the launching of the three-year- joint project between the Ministry and USAID. This project aims at ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 March, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, USAID
In the framework of its Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) funded project, the Tunisian Institute for Democracy and Development (TIDD) conducted its first voter outreach campaign in Mahdia on March 22. The event gathered volunteers from the governorates of Beja, Kef, Seliana, Jendouba, Bizerte and Mahdia. The activity took place in the medina of Mahdia ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 March, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Foreign Assistance
| Tags: MEPI
On March 26, the Export Capacity Building program launched a training for 50 Tunisian artisan entrepreneurs at the headquarters of the National Office of Handicraft (ONAT). The program is funded by the U.S. Department of State in partnership with Creative Learning, the International Organization for Human Development (IDH), and the Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 March, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Foreign Assistance
| Tags: MEPI
Thank you to the WeYouth team for their great work in launching the voter education campaign on March 21 in Sfax. Through its Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) funded project, We Youth organized a field outreach activity in the Medina of Sfax to raise citizens’ awareness of the importance of participation in the upcoming municipal ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 March, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Foreign Assistance
| Tags: MEPI
Press Statement John J. Sullivan Deputy Secretary of State Washington, DC March 20, 2018 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I offer congratulations on the occasion of the 62nd anniversary of Tunisia’s independence. Tunisia’s impressive democratic transition continues to serve as an inspiration to the world. We commend the Tunisian ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 March, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Congratulations to Family Health International (FHI) 360 for completing their first event in the framework of the Collaborative Action for Handicraft Exports (ACEA) project funded by the U.S. Embassy in Tunis. The ACEA Project is promoting a collaborative system for the promotion of handicraft essential oils, dedicated to natural extracts in Northwest Tunisia. The first ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 16 March, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Foreign Assistance
| Tags: MEPI
The Ministry of Finance recognizes the importance of facilitating the process of filing taxes for medium and small companies in a fast, transparent and efficient manner through promoting the use of Electronic Tax Filing “Téléliquidation” nationwide. Accordingly, the Ministry of Finance, with support from the USAID-funded Fiscal Reform for a Strong Tunisia (FIRST) project, is conducting ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 March, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Foreign Assistance, USAID
In its efforts to put in place a transparent, fair and inclusive tax administration system, the Ministry of Finance, with support from the USAID-funded Fiscal Reform For A Strong Tunisia (FIRST) project, led a training on March 5th and 6th, 2018 on the implementation of a Tax Administration Diagnostic Assessment Tool (TADAT), which is a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 March, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Foreign Assistance, USAID
Entering professional life for Slim Essid has not been easy. After graduating from high school in Economics and Management in 2003, he started studying at the Rades Institute for Higher Technological Studies (ISET) which he gave up to become a seller of handicrafts in the city of Medenine. In 2007, he embarked on other professional projects. 5 years of instability followed during which ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 March, 2018 | Topics:
Foreign Assistance, USAID
Located in the central west of Tunisia, Sidi Bouzid is a region with a productive agricultural sector, but despite its wealth, employment opportunities for young people in industry and services remain very limited, especially for women. Raja Hamdi became the Managing Director of the Sidi Bouzid Business Center in 2014. The organization is focused on entrepreneurship development and sustainability through assistance and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 March, 2018 | Topics:
Foreign Assistance, USAID
At 37 years old, Ines Mohdhi launched her own business in 2017, a service unit dedicated to the cleaning and environmental management of Kairouan, which eventually will contribute to the creation of 8 permanent jobs. After graduating from high school, Ines got married and started a family. Alongside raising her children, she continued her studies in Kairouan and obtained a Master’s Degree ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 March, 2018 | Topics:
Foreign Assistance, USAID
Despite not having the chance to finish high school, Ibticem Boujezza is a very ambitious 32-year-old woman who has been active in civil society for many years. Through her involvement in women’s rights associations, she learned to assert herself and developed skills in handicraft, marketing, hairdressing and beauty. Today, Ibticem is proud to have launched her own hairdressing and beauty salon in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 March, 2018 | Topics:
Foreign Assistance, USAID
Anis Hamrouni is the Director of Studies and Internships at the Institute for Higher Technological Studies (ISET) in Kairouan. Due to his personal enthusiasm and interest in the Mashrou3i project, ISET Kairouan became the first and largest academic partner to join the entrepreneurship program implemented by UNIDO and funded by USAID, the Italian Cooperation and the HP Foundation. “My experience with Mashrou3i ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 March, 2018 | Topics:
Foreign Assistance, USAID
On March 7, the El Makhzen Culturel Association organized the closing Ceremony of the Embassy –funded Heroes Build II project, at Cine Madart in Carthage. The project provided 10 young film students from throughout the country with expert training and equipment to make short documentaries or fictional films to illustrate their vision of Tunisia. The ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 March, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Art & Culture, Events
As an English Language teacher, Manel is the first Tunisian who teaches English through sign language to deaf Tunisians. Her experience as a Professional Fellows Program (PFP) alumna inspired her to create the first English teaching book that uses sign language – entitled “Let’s handspeak English”- as a follow-up project. “Being the first and only ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 March, 2018 | Topics:
Alumni
| Tags: Alumni of Tunisia
The American Center at the U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce a virtual exchange program opportunity for qualified candidates. The deadline for registration is Thursday, March 8, 2018 at noon. In Spring 2018, the American Center will offer Soliya’s Connect Program Compact for up to 20 eligible and qualified university students to participate in online video ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 February, 2018 | Topics:
American Spaces
On February 20, the U.S. Embassy in Tunis hosted American, Tunisian, and Moroccan experts who gave a seminar on “Bridging Cultures-Building Peace” for 40 Tunisian secondary and peace educators. The event promoted peace, cultural and global awareness, and conflict resolution, including the following presentations: “The Oleander Initiative as a Model of Peace” – By Ray ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 February, 2018 | Topics:
English Language Learning
On February 8, 2018, the USAID funded Tunisia Accountability, Decentralization, and Effective Municipalities (TADAEEM) Project and the Ministry of Local Affairs and Environment (MALE) signed a Memorandum of Implementation for cooperation and coordination of activities in the framework of the TADAEEM Project. This Memorandum supports the decentralization process and aims to improve the quality of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 February, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, USAID
With rising global challenges for humans as well as the planet, the role of youth in developing new, creative, and innovative solutions has become even more important. The American Center and
EL Space Social Innovation Hub have the pleasure to announce a new program, Social Innovators for Tunisia. This series of 20 practical workshops will empower selected participants with social ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 26 January, 2018 | Topics:
American Spaces
Remarks by Ambassador Rubinstein at the Ministry of Justice Donation Ceremony (As prepared) January 23, 2018 Good afternoon. It is my great pleasure to visit the honorable Institute Superieur de la Magistrature, and to participate in this ceremony that exemplifies American and Tunisian cooperation. I would like to thank Minister Jeribi for inviting me ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 January, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, Foreign Assistance, Speeches, U.S. & Tunisia
In partnership with the U.S. Government Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), We Youth organization held a press conference on January 18 in Sfax to launch their We Vote project that aims to train 72 volunteers (two from each municipality) to 1) increase their knowledge about elections and learn how to effectively reach out to citizens ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 January, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Foreign Assistance
Given the launch of the Department of State’s new Travel Advisory System today as well as the recent events throughout Tunisia, the U.S. Embassy in Tunis reminds American citizens residing in and visiting Tunisia to exercise caution, avoid demonstrations and crowds, and monitor local media for breaking events. You may find the Travel Advisory for ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 January, 2018 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
With funding from a Public Affairs small grant, Not4Trade organization completed a project that offered two series of trainings on human trafficking for 20 youth from Jendouba, Bizerte, Tunis, Sousse, Kairouan Sfax, Sidi Bouzid, Gafsa and Medenine regions. Both trainings took place at La Marsa Youth Complex and lasted for five days, covering topics like ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 January, 2018 | Topics:
Alumni, Events
| Tags: Alumni Embassy Events
STATEMENT FROM USAID ADMINISTRATOR MARK GREEN ON THE NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY Monday, December 18, 2017 Office of Press Relations Today, President Trump outlined his bold vision for American leadership around the globe. As the world’s leading development and humanitarian assistance agency, USAID is in the forefront of helping our nation respond to, counter, and prevent ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 December, 2017 | Topics:
USAID
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Personal Security Reminder The U.S. Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia informs American citizens that due to protests occurring in Tunisia focused on the United States, the U.S. Embassy will be closing early on Friday, December 8, 2017. American citizens are reminded to review their personal security plans; remain aware of their ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 December, 2017 | Topics:
News, Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy in Tunis reminds U.S. citizens of the need for caution and awareness of personal security. Review your personal security plans; remain aware of your surroundings, including local events; and monitor local news for updates. Maintain a high-level of vigilance, take appropriate steps to enhance your personal security and follow instructions of local authorities. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 December, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
On November 24, the Embassy received students from El Menzah 9 high school who presented their school, performed songs and acted a short roleplay. Students enjoyed chatting with the Embassy staff who answered their questions about exchange programs, embassy work, similarities and differences between the U.S. and Tunisia and Thanksgiving festivities. Students from El Menzah ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 November, 2017 | Topics:
English Language Learning
Tunis, November 18, 2017 Press Statement as Delivered by Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan, Following Meeting with Senior Tunisian Government Officials to Discuss Political, Economic, and Security Cooperation Thank you very much. I am honored to be here in Tunisia and to have the opportunity to meet with President Caid Essebsi, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 November, 2017 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Tunisia
To celebrate International Education Week, the English Language Teaching team in partnership with Tunisia TESOL held a workshop entitled “Assessment for Student Learning: Prospects of Implementation in the ELT Classroom” presented by Dr. Asmaa Maaoui, followed by a talk about fighting procrastination led by Irina Cordall. The workshop was an opportunity for teachers to learn ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 November, 2017 | Topics:
English Language Learning
I offer my sincerest condolences on behalf of the American people to the families of those who have died and been displaced because of the recent flooding in the southern regions of the country, including the family of National Guard Chief of Station Mehdi Haddad, who lost his life in the line of duty while ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Press Releases
On November 4, WoLTech association held the closing ceremony of a U.S Embassy funded small grant project called “Tunisia Mentoring Council” (TMC). TMC is a mentoring program that supports female entrepreneurs in technology. The project linked women leaders in technology with young women with project ideas for six months of regular mentorship and coaching sessions. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 November, 2017 | Topics:
Alumni, Events
| Tags: Alumni Embassy Events
On Nov 1, U.S. Embassy in Tunisia received Access English Microscholarship Program students from Jendouba, who are learning English through this program funded by the Department of State. Students performed songs about compassion and freedom and showed how the Access program changed their lives. Students had interactive conversation with Public Diplomacy Officer, Public Affairs Counselor ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 November, 2017 | Topics:
English Language Learning
| Tags: Access
On October 31, the U.S. Embassy in Tunisia received Access English Microscholarship Program students from Djerba, who are learning English through this program funded by the Department of State. Students performed their own poems and stories, and sang songs about peace and unity. They also expressed how the Access program changed their lives by helping ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 November, 2017 | Topics:
English Language Learning
| Tags: Access
We invite Tunisian professionals of all ages to apply for the “Management in the Workplace” workshops here:
https://goo.gl/forms/08WbD8DBHtg9NgR52 The dates and the workshop topics are as follows: Monday, November 6 from 10:00 to 12:00 – Skills and Strategies for Workplace Success Tuesday, November 7 from 10:00 to 12:00 – Anti-Nepotism and Transparency in the Workplace These workshops ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 October, 2017 | Topics:
American Spaces
The IRC is offering a songwriting workshop series for up to 30 qualified participants to try their hand at writing lyrics and music in a variety of forms. During these sessions, participants will consider social and cultural themes and listen to a range of music from folk to rock to show tunes. The deadline for ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 October, 2017 | Topics:
American Spaces
Good morning, Ambassador Rubinstein is presently out of the country, but sends his greetings and wishes for a successful Forum. I am pleased to represent him at this important event, and would like to thank Minister Behi for his remarks and invitation. I look forward to hearing from the other distinguished speakers, as well. Supporting ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 12 October, 2017 | Topics:
Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, Political Affairs
Formal Remarks MEPI Local Grants Kick-Off Ceremony October 6, 2017 Good morning everyone, I am delighted to be here to participate in this very special occasion. I want to take a moment to thank Minister Ben Gharbia Minister for Relations with Constitutional Bodies, Civil Society and Human Rights, our local partners from around the country, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 October, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Foreign Assistance
| Tags: MEPI
To celebrate the World Teachers’ Day on October 5, the Embassy organized an English conversation hour, facilitated by the English Language Fellow, a visiting American professor with a specialty in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) who spends the academic year in a Tunisian university. The session was not only an opportunity for Tunisian participants to practice and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 October, 2017 | Topics:
American Spaces
The IRC at the U.S. Embassy collaborated with
El Space to offer a series of monthly workshops on Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation. The topics were as follows: Introducing social innovation Introducing Social entrepreneurship The triple bottom line (Social innovation and the for-profit model) Inspiration (resources and success stories) Challenges and Ideation (social problem identification) Design Thinking for ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 September, 2017 | Topics:
American Spaces
The IRC organized a memoir writing workshop series with American author Laura Monagan. Participants met once a week for four weeks to learn new literary techniques, discuss examples from great literature, and improve their English skills. Week 1 : Generating Viable Ideas Selecting a viable memory Developing the arc of the story Establishing the setting: ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 September, 2017 | Topics:
American Spaces
The IRC at the U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce a virtual exchange program opportunity for qualified candidates. The deadline for registration is Sunday, October 1, 2017. In Fall 2017, the IRC will offer the Soliya Connect Program for up to 12 eligible and qualified university students to participate in online video dialogue sessions with other ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 26 September, 2017 | Topics:
American Spaces
Five Tunisians are among the one hundred women leaders from Africa, the Middle East and Asia in the fields of science and technology who are currently in the U.S. to spend five weeks as part of the #TechWomen #Exchange program. Through mentorships with U.S. women leaders in STEM fields, the TechWomen participants will gain access and opportunities to strengthen business ties and build stronger ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 26 September, 2017 | Topics:
Scholarships and Exchanges, Science & Tech
Mr Slim Chaker Minister of Health, Honorable Company representatives, Distinguished Guests, السيّد سْليم شاكر وزير الصِحّة مُمَثّلو الشركة الكِرام أيّها الضيوف الكِرام مساء الخير I am delighted to join this evening’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Executive Development graduation reception. I want to thank CEO Wafa Makhlouf for her warm welcome and for inviting me. إنّه لَمِنْ دواعي سروري ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 21 September, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Economic Affairs, Events
The IRC organized an information session led by the EducationUSA advisor for Tunisia, on how to find the right university fit for each student. About 55 Tunisians participated, most of whom were high school and university students aspiring to study in the United States.
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 September, 2017 | Topics:
American Spaces
On September 15, the IRC screened the American Film Showcase documentary The Bad Kids, which chronicles one extraordinary school principal’s mission and follows her as she coaches three at-risk teens in California. The screening was followed by a facilitated discussion in English in which participants expressed admiration for the principal and a wish to see ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 September, 2017 | Topics:
American Spaces
On September 14, the IRC organized a conversation hour with American professor and DJ Mike Watson, who challenged the participants to share what they would do if they were castaways. The session was not only an opportunity for the Tunisian participants to practice and improve their English language skills with a native speaker, but was ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 September, 2017 | Topics:
American Spaces
On September 13, the IRC screened the American Film Showcase documentary East Side Sushi, which follows a working-class Latina single mother who strives to become a sushi chef, but is unable to do so because she is the “wrong” race and gender. During a facilitated discussion in English following the screening, participants debated authenticity, the American Dream, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 September, 2017 | Topics:
American Spaces
On August 30, a group of Tunisian State Department exchange program alumni were joined by Ambassador Rubinstein and embassy staff in a meeting with Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi and his Youth and Diplomacy Advisors at the Presidential Palace. During this meeting, alumni shared the results of their experiences in the United States on a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 August, 2017 | Topics:
Alumni, Ambassador, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Tunisia
On August 25, the IRC screened extracts from two documentaries: Miss Representation, which exposes how mainstream media and culture contribute to the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America, and The Mask You Live In, which follows boys and young men as they struggle to stay true to themselves while negotiating America’s ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 August, 2017 | Topics:
American Spaces
By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 August, 2017 | Topics:
American Spaces
On August 11, the IRC organized an informative session on the role of Rosie the Riveter in America’s history, economy, and women’s rights movement. The session was a chance to learn interactively about the place of the U.S. in WWII, the economic effect of supporting the war effort, and women’s position in the workplace before, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 August, 2017 | Topics:
American Spaces
Amb. Remarks at Ministry of Defense Ceremony for Arrival of UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopters
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 August, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Tunisia
On August 3, the IRC continued its newly established bi-monthly English conversation hour that gives Tunisians the opportunity to visit the embassy and chat with an American native speaker of English. The topic was “Writing Your Own History” and participants discussed personal stories as well as the idea that history will be created by those who record their experiences ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 August, 2017 | Topics:
American Spaces
By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 26 July, 2017 | Topics:
American Spaces
On July 20, the IRC organized an English conversation hour on engaged citizenship in a democracy. Conor McCormick Cavanagh facilitated the discussion with the participants about different ways to work toward a successful, inclusive society and country. The discussion points were rich and varied, touching upon strikes and protests, different tax paying systems, the right and the responsibility to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 July, 2017 | Topics:
American Spaces
TUNIS (Tuesday, July 18, 2017) – As part of its program to support the monitoring of domestic election efforts in Tunisia, the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI), along with its six partner associations, officially launched today six projects aimed at observing the different aspects of the municipal elections process. Chahed Observatory, Youth Without Borders (JSF), Ofiya ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 July, 2017 | Topics:
Foreign Assistance, News, Press Releases, USAID
Columbia University professor (and Director Emeritus of the New York Film Festival) Richard Peña gave a presentation on short films to a packed IRC on July 13. Attendees viewed and discussed films made by Columbia University students and learned the history of how short films started in the United States. Attendees included both aspiring and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 July, 2017 | Topics:
American Spaces
From July 7 to 9, the Embassy participated in the second edition of Comic Con Tunisia, where nearly eight thousand Tunisians in the comics, video gaming, and digital arts communities flocked to Le Kram Exhibition Center to connect, network and share their passion and interests. With the aim of promoting exchanges recruitment, supporting the nascent local animation ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 12 July, 2017 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Events
Education for Employment concluded its MEPI funded project entitled “Supporting Civic Responsibility and Private Sector Job Creation in Tunisia” with its 10th graduation ceremony to celebrate the graduation of 288 Tunisians who were placed in jobs in seven enterprises. CDA Benjamin Moeling had the opportunity to meet with some of the graduates and wish them ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 12 July, 2017 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, Foreign Assistance, Political Affairs
Readout of the Vice President’s Meeting with Prime Minister Youssef Chahed July 10, 2017 The Vice President met today with the Tunisian Prime Minister to reaffirm the United States’ support for Tunisia as it works to strengthen its security capacity, implement essential economic reforms, and continue developing its democratic institutions. The Vice President applauded the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 12 July, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases, U.S. & Tunisia, Vice President of the United States
| Tags: Mike Pence
“Camp Discovery,” an English language summer day camp for 8-13 year-olds, implemented by AMIDEAST, kicked off on July 10 and will run for two weeks. The camp is increasing English language skills and capabilities among economically-disadvantaged youth by immersing them in a summer day camp experience, exposing them to art, science, and other academic, cultural, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 July, 2017 | Topics:
English Language Learning
During his July visit to Tunisia, Dallas Mavericks forward Salah Mejri, the first Tunisia in the NBA, collaborated with the U.S. Embassy on an outreach event with Houmetna Sport, a local organization that engages at-risk youth through sports. Mejri talked about his life and career and played basketball with the kids, giving them tips on ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 July, 2017 | Topics:
American Spaces
During a July 6 IRC event, two women authors – an American and a Tunisian – presented their co-authored book on the history and current movement for women’s rights in Tunisia. Attendees discussed the progress and challenges of women’s rights in Tunisia and compared the Tunisian experience with the American experience.
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 July, 2017 | Topics:
American Spaces
Les Grandes Ecoles de Communication (GEC) held the closing ceremony of the “Improve Tourism Etiquette” #MEPI funded project on June 29. The project aims to improve customer service, communication soft skills, and tourism work etiquette in 100 degree-holding candidates seeking employment from 5 different cities (Tunis, Hammamet, Sousse, Jerba, and Tozeur). The project also included ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 July, 2017 | Topics:
Events, Foreign Assistance
| Tags: MEPI
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. It is a genuine honor for me to welcome you to this evening’s celebration of the 241st anniversary of the United States of America. سيِّداتي سادتي، يُشرّفُني حقّا أنْ أرَحِّب بكم بيننا هذا المساء ونحن نحتفل بالذكرى المِئَتَيْن والـواحدَة والأربعين لاسْتقلال الولايات المتّحدة الأمريكية. أودُّ أنْ أسْتهِلَّ هذا الحفلَ بالترحيبِ ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 July, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, embassy, Events, Speeches
On June 22, the IRC held an event with the young team of the new Tunisian youth-led magazine “
Creativeناس “, a project initiated by American Corner Tunis in collaboration with the International Institute of Debate. The name is an English-Arabic wordplay, pronounced “creativeness” but meaning “creative people.” During the session, we discussed mainstream and alternative ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 June, 2017 | Topics:
American Spaces
The IRC and
American Corner Sousse hosted viewing parties for the GIST (Global Innovation through Science and Technology) web chat entitled De-Risking the Deal: Angel investing in Science & Tech Startups. The participants in both spaces submitted several questions revolving around the discussion points on Valuation, Angle Investing and minimizing the risk in that. One of their questions ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 June, 2017 | Topics:
American Spaces
Abbes Ksiksi graduated as a mechanical engineer from the National Engineering School of Tunis (ENIT) when he was 23 years old. In 2015, after a few years working for multinational manufacturers of motors for roller shutters and car wiring, he was ready for a new challenge and resigned to devote himself to the field he ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 June, 2017 | Topics:
USAID
| Tags: Mashrou3i, USAID, USAID_IN_TUNISIA
In 2015, Zina launched her small business, “Arjouan”, a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) engraving and cutting workshop that offers customized decoration articles and tailor-made furniture to its customers. Based in the city center of Sidi Bouzid, Zina produces numerous items for local people and wholesalers and wishes to develop her market outside the governorate, in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 May, 2017 | Topics:
USAID
| Tags: Mashrou3i, USAID, USAID_IN_TUNISIA
REMARKS BY AMBASSADOR RUBINSTEIN MEMORIAL DAY Monday, May 29, 2017 Colonel Skhiri, representatives of the Ministry of Defense, General Waldhauser, Ambassadors, members of the Military Attaché Corps, honored guests and the Wyoming National Guard Band. Thank you for being here today. It is my honor to stand in front of you as we come together ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 29 May, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, embassy, Events, Speeches
Shams Technology was created in 2013 and manufactures photovoltaic solar panels in the underdeveloped governate of Kairouan. Shams invested in cutting-edge assembly lines, however the company soon realized they were unable to find and recruit a qualified workforce. “Hiring isn’t an easy process,” explained Medji Kilani, CEO of Shams Technology, “It is complicated. As a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 May, 2017 | Topics:
USAID
| Tags: BRCP, USAID, USAID_IN_TUNISIA
Leoni is a wiring system and cable technology company located in Messaadine, Sousse. Leoni originally approached BRCP for recruitment assistance. “We’re planning to hire around a hundred people with the collaboration of BRCP. We approached BRCP to help us organize recruitment in the regions, in the South, the North, and even here in Sousse,” explained ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 May, 2017 | Topics:
USAID
| Tags: BRCP, USAID, USAID_IN_TUNISIA
Lyemna Lassouadi has worked in the handicraft sector for more than twenty years. She is from the underdeveloped Kasserine governorate, an area suffering from high levels of unemployment, especially among women. “First I started working in my house,” said Lyemna, “I made some special things that were unique. So, I had this idea to make ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 May, 2017 | Topics:
USAID
| Tags: BRCP, USAID, USAID_IN_TUNISIA
Abir Mansouri graduated from the Higher Institute of Technology of Gabes (ISET Gabes) in June, 2015 with a major in financial accounting. She is one of many students who have benefited from the 4Cs, created and supported by the Business Reform and Competitiveness Project (BRCP). In partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 May, 2017 | Topics:
USAID
| Tags: BRCP, USAID, USAID_IN_TUNISIA
Founded in 2015, La Badira is a luxury hotel offering the highest quality of service. As Tunisia’s tourism industry plunged into crisis following the terrorist attacks in 2015, many hotels in the Hammamet region where La Badira is located, closed their doors. La Badira management made the decision to stay open year-round, targeting local customers ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 May, 2017 | Topics:
USAID
| Tags: BRCP, USAID, USAID_IN_TUNISIA
The Embassy welcomed a group of students and their teacher from Sidi Ali Ben Aoun school. The students shared a presentation about stopping violence at school. Students met with Public Diplomacy Officer Sarah Hennessey, who talked about her home state and her career. The students also met with Public Affairs Officer Stacy Barrios, English Language ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 May, 2017 | Topics:
English Language Learning
Jamotex is a textile company created in 2013 in the underdeveloped region of Kasserine, in West Central Tunisia. “Initially, the idea was mine,” says Mohamed Mnasri, “My wife has a university degree, so we were able to get a loan and we started to work together.” Jamotex worked as a subcontractor for a single apparel ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 May, 2017 | Topics:
USAID
| Tags: BRCP, USAID, USAID_IN_TUNISIA
English Language Fellow Natalie Monkemeier was a guest on the RTCI radio show Saturday, May 20. She talked about her experiences teaching English as a second and third language to students of all ages. She shared that the oldest student she ever taught was in her 80s—admirable, since it is much easier to acquire language ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 May, 2017 | Topics:
English Language Learning
Founded in 1985 in the governorate of Sidi Bouzid, Sicad Coala manufactures heating, ventilation and air conditioning products. In addition to local markets, the company targets regional export markets in Algeria and Libya, where it faces strong competition. BRCP and Sicad Coala jointly designed a technical collaboration effort to help the company improve productivity while ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 May, 2017 | Topics:
USAID
| Tags: BRCP, USAID, USAID_IN_TUNISIA
Limam Hermassi founded his small handicraft company over ten years ago, in the Feriana region in the economically disadvantaged Kasserine governorate. His specialty is Berber carpets, and Mr Hermassi is passionate about his work. “We make artisan products,” he said, “the word ‘art’ is already there. Handmade crafts need patience and love. We should love what ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 May, 2017 | Topics:
USAID
| Tags: BRCP, USAID, USAID_IN_TUNISIA
The IRC conducted a session on Impact Marketing led by Siwar Douss, the Marketing and PR Manager at Tunisian NGO Our Youth Our Hope. The session was the 8th workshop of the Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation Talks series, conducted in cooperation with the co-working space, El Space. Storytelling was the focus of the session – as a digital tool and otherwise ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 May, 2017 | Topics:
American Spaces
The Technovation National Pitch gathered 22 teams representing 9 governorates from across Tunisia along with their mentors and parents to present their mobile applications before a panel of judges. Ambassador Rubinstein delivered opening remarks, congratulating all of the teams on their work solving problems in their communities through the development of mobile apps. PAS funded ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 May, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, Science & Tech
Achref is originally from Tataouine, but moved to Tunis to study Electromechanical Engineering. After graduating in 2009 he worked in the private sector in the capital city. In 2012, he returned to his hometown and began to work on a feasibility study for ‘Hasna Petrolum Services’ with a focus on the treatment of drilling mud ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 12 May, 2017 | Topics:
USAID
| Tags: Mashrou3i, USAID, USAID_IN_TUNISIA
The IRC brought back Generation StartUp for Tunisians who were not able to view the film in January when co-Director Cheryl Houser conducted in-person Q&As as part of the American Film Showcase program. A small audience of middle-generation Tunisians showed a great deal of interest in the topic and had a meaningful and thoughtful discussion ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 May, 2017 | Topics:
American Spaces
The Embassy welcomed a group of students and teachers from the Ben Guerdan preparatory school. The students presented a short skit about the history of their hometown from Tunisia’s independence until its revolution. Students met with Human Resources Officer Sue Orlebeke who talked about her home state, her career, and advised the students to follow ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 May, 2017 | Topics:
English Language Learning
A group of the 2016 MEPI Student Leaders alumni participated today in a meeting with the Chief of Staff and Directors Generals at the Ministry of Youth and Sports. Following the MEPI Capstone conference organized in Tunis last March 2017, the Minister of Youth and Sports, Ms. Majdouline Cherni, offered her Ministry’s support for the implementation ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 May, 2017 | Topics:
Alumni, Foreign Assistance
| Tags: MEPI
Students and teachers from La Coupole private school in Sfax were greeted by the Public Diplomacy Officer and English Language Teaching Coordinator. Students gave a short presentation about their school’s history, and performed a song and dance from a Broadway musical. Following their presentation, the students learned about the Embassy’s work and what a diplomat‘s ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 May, 2017 | Topics:
English Language Learning
The American Film Showcase program was back in Tunisia in May, this time with award- winning director and producer Lesley Chilcott and her thrilling and heartfelt documentary CodeGirl. The film focuses on high school girls developing smart phone applications to solve social issues, trying to better their communities through technology and collaboration. Lesley’s camera followed ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 May, 2017 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Events
The Chargé kicked off a three-day international conference in Tunis on combating the red palm weevil, a global pest which threatens the country’s date palm orchards. More than 60,000 Tunisian households depend upon the date harvest for their livelihood, and dates comprise Tunisia’s second most important cash crop, behind olives (making up 12% of the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 May, 2017 | Topics:
Agriculture, Events, Science & Tech
The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens to avoid travel to southeastern Tunisia along the Libyan border as well as certain mountainous areas in the country’s west, due to the threat of terrorism. This replaces the Travel Warning issued September 29, 2016. Terrorist attacks have previously targeted Tunisian government and security forces and popular ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 May, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
One of the beneficiaries of this program, Zaineb Ben Belgacem from Gafsa. In early 2017, at only 24 years old, Zaineb launched her first company in Gafsa. “Carbotech” is an ambitious business specialized in coal design and manufacturing, which already provides employment to ten people, including qualified employees for the administration and workers trained in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 May, 2017 | Topics:
USAID
| Tags: Mashrou3i, USAID, USAID_IN_TUNISIA
Les Grandes Écoles de Communication (GEC), in partnership with the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), organized a two week training session in the framework of its project “Enhance the Tourism.” More than 36 job-seekers and professionals from the tourism sector in Sousse attended the trainings in communication, soft skills, and customer services. We wish all ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 April, 2017 | Topics:
Events, Foreign Assistance
| Tags: MEPI
PAS and ECON organized a presentation entitled “You are Your Brand” to emphasize the power of branding to create a space for innovation. The presentation was targeted to start-ups, entrepreneurs, and SMEs, but also drew interest from law students interested in intellectual property issues. While the event focused primarily on trademarks, questions from the audience ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 26 April, 2017 | Topics:
American Spaces
TUNIS, TUNISIA — The United States-Tunisia Trade and Investment Council met on April 21, 2017 in Tunis under the bilateral Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA). Ambassador Mokhtar Chaouachi, Director General for Asia and the Americas in the Tunisian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, hosted the Council meeting, which is the seventh held since the TIFA ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 23 April, 2017 | Topics:
Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Affairs, Key Documents, Key Officials, Press Releases, Trade
On the occasion of Earth Day observed on April 22, the Embassy welcomed, on April 21, a group of students and teachers from public middle school in Cité Salama. Students met with English Language Teaching Coordinator Saida Jedidi Sfaxi and English Language Fellow Natalie Monkemeier and talked about better ways to preserve the Earth and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 April, 2017 | Topics:
English Language Learning
On the occasion of Earth Day, Access students and teachers in Djerba organized a clean-up day for their community. Students recycled plastic bottles, cardboard boxes and empty cans into crafts.
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 April, 2017 | Topics:
English Language Learning
Public Affairs Section partnered with El Makhzen Cultural Association to organize a series of musical workshops and two live concerts on April 20 and 22 with visiting American a cappella band The Exchange. The Tunis show reached an audience of around 500, and the show in Tabarka drew crowd of more than 1000 spectators. Both ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 April, 2017 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Events
On April 18, the Embassy received a group of pupils and teachers from Ecole El Euch Le Kram. The 3rd year pupils presented a role play on the value of work and the 4th and 5th graders presented English grammar themed performance followed by a song. Pupils met with Political Officer Jonathan Peccia, who engaged ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 April, 2017 | Topics:
English Language Learning
Ambassador Rubinstein’s Remarks At Opening Ceremony For Launch of “All Against Child Labor in Tunisia” Project Hammamet, April 17, 2017 Good morning. It is a great pleasure to be here with you today in beautiful Hammamet, and an honor to share the stage with such distinguished company as Minister Trabelsi, Minister Laabidi, and representatives from ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 April, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Human Rights
Security Message for U.S. Citizens In light of the upcoming Easter holiday and recent terrorist attacks which targeted religious institutions in Egypt, U.S. Embassy personnel have been advised to maintain a heightened state of alert, to avoid crowds and demonstrations, and understand that places of worship may be targets over the upcoming Easter holiday. U.S. citizens ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 April, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
As part of its support to ELT associations and activities in Tunisia, Public Diplomacy Officer Sarah Hennessey and English Language Teaching Coordinator Saida Jedidi Sfaxi attended the TEARN National Conference on Global Education in the Horizon of 2030 Building Peace and Democracy, on April 10-11 at Cites des Sciences. The Embassy Representatives met with TEARN ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 April, 2017 | Topics:
English Language Learning
Last week the Embassy welcomed a group of students and teachers from Carthage Hannibal public high school. The students introduced their school, performed a short play, sang a song and presented a show of traditional clothes from different countries. Students met with Human Resources Officer Sue Orlebeke, who talked about her career as a diplomat, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 April, 2017 | Topics:
English Language Learning
In the framework of his visit to Tunisia, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Assistance Coordination Richard Albright visited the Women’s Enterprise for Sustainability program headquarter at the Tunisian Association for Management and Social Stability in Tunis. The event was an opportunity to meet the WES Business Development Centers directors from Gafsa, Bizerte, Tunis, Kef and Sfax. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 April, 2017 | Topics:
Events, Foreign Assistance
| Tags: MEPI
Security Message for U.S. Citizens Guidance for Residents and Visitors on Civil Disturbances in South Tunisia The U.S. Embassy alerts U.S. citizens visiting or resident in Southeast Tunisia to ongoing reports of civil disturbances, strikes and protests, including in the Tataouine Governorate, which has resulted in clashes between police and protestors, blocked roads, and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 April, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The Embassy welcomed a group of students and teachers from L’Academie du Lac school in Tunis. The students presented a song and a poem dedicated to all teachers. Students had the chance to meet with Economic Officer Elizabeth El-Khodary, who talked about her career as a diplomat, discussed differences and similarities between Tunisia and the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 31 March, 2017 | Topics:
English Language Learning
The IRC organized a three month-long Workforce Development & Youth Employability series for young Tunisian job seekers who are looking to hone their soft skills as they enter a competitive job market. The training was led by American Professor Ethel Hong Badawi of The George Washington University. In addition to teaching, Professor Badawi gives ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 31 March, 2017 | Topics:
American Spaces
The IRC carried on with its monthly series on Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation organized in cooperation with the co-working space El Space. The workshop was on Social Business Modeling and was conducted by Khaoula Behi, one of the founders of El Space. The talk led to a rich discussion on the hybrid business model. Attendees ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 29 March, 2017 | Topics:
American Spaces
In late March, American modern dance troupe Keigwin + Company visited Tunisia from New York City as part of the DanceMotion USA program, their final stop on a tour across Africa. The American company engaged in daily workshops with 35 professional Tunisian dancers, concluding with a collaborative performance at the El Halfaouine Tunisian National Theatre. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 March, 2017 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Events
Education For Employment (EFE), in partnership with the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), organized a three-day pitching session on March 22-24, in the framework of its project “I Have a Project.” More than 30 talented Tunisian youth presented their project ideas to expert judges. We were very impressed by the excellent quality of many of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 March, 2017 | Topics:
Events, Foreign Assistance
| Tags: MEPI
Ambassador Rubinstein and the Embassy team congratulate the Tunisian people and the Government of Tunisia on the occasion of the 61st anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Tunisia.
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 March, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events
Formal Remarks WES-UP Launch Ceremony March 17, 2017 Good evening everyone, I am delighted to be here to participate in this very special occasion. I want to take a moment to thank Minister Hammami, Ms. Chema, our partners who participated in this project, and all of you for taking the time to join us in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 March, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Foreign Assistance
| Tags: MEPI
On March 17, the Embassy welcomed a group of students and teachers from Da Vinci Elementary school in La Marsa. Dressed specially to celebrate the National Day of Traditional Clothing for a second day, they met with Economic Officer Cairo Jennings, English Language Teaching (ELT) Coordinator Saida Jedidi Sfaxi, and English Language Fellow (ELF) Natalie ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 March, 2017 | Topics:
English Language Learning
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson meets with Tunisian Foreign Minister Khemaies Jhinaoui at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 13, 2017.
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 March, 2017 | Topics:
News, U.S. & Tunisia
If there is an opportunity to help others, January YES Student of the Month, Hiba Kammoun (YES 2016-2017, Tunisia, hosted by World Link in Visalia, CA), will volunteer for it. Hiba has also been a great representative of Tunisia, her home country, and undertaken a demanding schedule of extracurricular activities at Mount Whitney High School ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 March, 2017 | Topics:
Alumni, Success Stories
Thank you Bedis for the warm welcome and introduction; My thanks as well to the GOT officials who are here, Majdouline Cherni Minister of Youth and Sports, and Saida Ounissi, Secretary of State in charge of Vocational Training and Entrepreneurship And to the facilitators, mentors, university partners and Georgetown for coordinating this event; Good afternoon ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 March, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, Scholarships and Exchanges
| Tags: MEPI
As prepared for delivery Ambassador Remarks at Souk At-Tanmia Launch Ceremony Good morning everyone, I am delighted to be here to participate in this very special occasion. I want to take a moment to thank Minister of Employment and Vocational Training Imed Hammami, our partners who participated in this project, and all of you for taking ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 March, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Business, Economic Affairs, Foreign Assistance, U.S. & Tunisia
| Tags: MEPI
The Embassy Political Counselor, Assistance Coordinator, and Assistance Unit recently conducted a monitoring & evaluation trip to Bizerte. The meetings included government officials, media interviews, and visits to implementing partners.
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 March, 2017 | Topics:
Economic Affairs, Foreign Assistance, Sections & Offices
| Tags: MEPI
Public Affairs Officer (PAO) Stacy Barrios, Public Diplomacy Officer (PDO) Sarah Hennessey, and English Language Teaching Coordinator (ELTC) Saida Jedidi Sfaxi attended the Tunisia TESOL 4th International Conference on “Professionalism in ELT” on March 3 in Hammamet. The Embassy delegation met with the Tunisia TESOL President, Board members, members from across Tunisia, and conference participants ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 March, 2017 | Topics:
English Language Learning
The Information Resource Center hosted a workshop entitled “Creating a Culture of Peace in the Classroom” conducted by Leila Ben Said and Samia Wardane, a teacher visiting from Morocco. The audience consisted of teachers of English and high school students. Both teachers focused on creating a culture of peace in the classroom, discussing conflict resolution ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 March, 2017 | Topics:
English Language Learning
The Embassy welcomed a group of students and teachers from Pioneer Preparatory school, Sahline Preparatory school and Teboulba Preparatory school in Monastir. They met with Economic Chief Katie Kiser, English Language Teaching (ELT) Coordinator Saida Jedidi Sfaxi and English Language Fellow (ELF) Natalie Monkemeier. Katie talked to the students about the education system in the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 February, 2017 | Topics:
English Language Learning
Minister of Employment and Vocational Training, Imed Hammami EFE Tunisia CEO, Lamia Chaffai; Ladies and Gentlemen, good evening. I am very glad to be with you at this ceremony celebrating 172 new graduates; of whom 135 are with us. As of today, you are starting your professional careers and embracing your hopes for a successful ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 February, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Business, Economic Affairs, Foreign Assistance, U.S. & Tunisia
| Tags: MEPI
February 10: The IRC hosted a workshop entitled “Challenges in Social Entrepreneurship.” Ms. Fatma Mselmi, former participant in the Professional Fellowship Program and a consultant in economic development and technology transfer focused on the inclusive business model. She discussed how this model functions as both a commercially viable model that could benefit low-income communities and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 23 February, 2017 | Topics:
American Spaces
In celebration of Black History Month, IRC Tunis joined an interactive program on resilience and non-violent activism in the Black community to explore race relations as well as tensions between security and freedom of expression through non-violent protests. The program was conducted by Mr. Marc Morial, CEO of the National Urban League (NUL), the nation’s ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 February, 2017 | Topics:
American Spaces
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 17, 2017 Readout of the President’s Call with President Beji Caid Essebsi of Tunisia President Donald J. Trump spoke today with President Beji Caid Essebsi of Tunisia to discuss Tunisia’s democratic transition and our counterterrorism partnership. President Trump praised Tunisia’s stability and security ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 February, 2017 | Topics:
Key Officials, Political Affairs, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Tunisia
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
The Tunisian American Alumni Network (TAAN) organized on February 18 and 19, a capacity building workshop in Sfax for USG exchange program alumni from various programs representing several different regions of Tunisia. The workshop covered personal and professional development skills including communication skills, public speaking, debate, and argumentation. The second part of the workshop was ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 February, 2017 | Topics:
Alumni
| Tags: TAAN
Ambassador’s Remarks at the Inauguration of AmCham’s new Center Chapter in Sousse Good afternoon. On behalf of the U.S. Embassy in Tunis, I would like first to congratulate the extended family of AmCham Tunisia for opening this new chapter in the Center region, which I understand will cover Sousse, Mahdia, and Monastir. Thanks to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 February, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Business, Economic Affairs, Speeches, Trade
The Embassy Tunis Public Affairs Section sponsored a week long hip-hop workshop series “Next Level” – featuring four American hip-hop artists who worked with young aspiring Tunisian artists to share techniques and culture. The visit culminated with a performance on February 12 and an “open jam” in which students and the audience of other local ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 12 February, 2017 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Events
The U.S. Embassy launched the Access program on Feb 11-12 with 6 providers throughout Tunisia. The conference held on Feb 11-12, with the help of AMIDEAST, was a great opportunity for the providers and the teachers to learn more about the Access program, the reporting process and the students’ selection. The RELO Rebecca Smoak attended ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 February, 2017 | Topics:
English Language Learning
The IRC hosted four American performers who are in Tunis on the week-long Next Level hip-hop program. The group–an MC, a DJ, a beatmaker and a dancer—began workshops for members of Tunisia’s hip-hop community at the Maison des Jeunes in La Marsa on Monday. On Wednesday, the hip-hop artists held a session at the IRC ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 February, 2017 | Topics:
American Spaces
Following their European tour, Nick Binkley and Douglas Yeager, co-producers of the documentary film “Free to Rock, landed in Tunisia where they were able to show their documentary at El Makhzen Cultural Center, the American Corner in Tunis, the IRC and the Tunis Film school. Their film, focusing on the soft power of the Rock ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 February, 2017 | Topics:
American Spaces
Millennium Challenge Corporation Visits Tunisia to Discuss Compact to Promote Inclusive Economic Growth for Tunisians TUNIS, February 2, 2017 – A delegation from the U.S. Government’s
Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), led by Acting Vice President of Compact Operations Kyeh Kim, visited Tunisia this week to discuss the development of an MCC compact to reduce poverty and promote ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 February, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy in collaboration with the Tunisian Fulbright Society (TFS) hosted a talk on English Teacher Training in Tunisia. Guest speakers included Abir Hmem, an English teacher and a second year student in the TESOL Master’s degree program at 9 Avril University, Stephen Sharpe, a Senior Teacher of Adults at British Council, and Saida ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 January, 2017 | Topics:
English Language Learning
The Information Resource Center received a group of students and their teachers from El Menzah 8 Pioneer high school. The students performed a short play on peace, presenting values such as solidarity, love, and volunteerism. The students met with Public Diplomacy Officer Sarah Hennessey, English Language Teaching Coordinator Saida Jedidi Sfaxi, and English Language Fellow ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 January, 2017 | Topics:
English Language Learning
The English Language Teaching Coordinator (ELTC) and the English Language Fellow (ELF) met with a group of students from the 3rd and 4th grade from the l’Integrale school in Le Kram. The ELF and ELTC conducted a storytelling session with students, including a story told by a native speaker, introducing students to new vocabulary words ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 January, 2017 | Topics:
English Language Learning
The IRC hosted a workshop on SMART Governance for Small and Medium Businesses, led by Imen Ameur, Governance Consultant and former Research Assistant at Harvard Kennedy School. The workshop focused on the governance models that Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) need as well as the managerial and technological tools that could be used by SMBs ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 January, 2017 | Topics:
American Spaces, Business
As Prepared for Delivery Machrou3i (Phase II) Launch Event Remarks Minister Abdelkafi, Minister Ladhari, Minister Khalbous, Minister Hammami, distinguished guests, good afternoon. It gives me great pleasure to be here today to celebrate the launch of Phase II of Machrou3i, or “my project” in Arabic. First and foremost, I would like to take the opportunity ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 January, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, News, Speeches, USAID
Sophie Houser, 19-year old game developer, shared her success story with a variety of young audiences in ESPRIT (the private Institute of Engineering and Technology), the youth-led co-working space, El Space, and the American Corners in Tunis and Sousse. Through her motivational speeches, Sophie talked about her experiences in creating video games, including the challenges ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 23 January, 2017 | Topics:
Alumni, American Spaces
| Tags: Alumni Embassy Events
By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 January, 2017 | Topics:
Art & Culture
As part of the American Film Showcase program, Cheryl Miller Houser visited Tunis to screen her documentary Generation Startup, which follows 6 recent college graduates who put everything on the line to build startups in Detroit, Michigan. Screenings took place in the American Corner Tunis on January 17, in the IHEC (Institute of Higher Commercial Studies) ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 January, 2017 | Topics:
American Spaces, Art & Culture
The Deputy Chief of Mission Benjamin Moeling and PAO Stacy Barrios joined the Minister of Higher Education and representatives from Columbia University, BIAT bank, Africinvest and 17 Tunisian universities for the closing ceremony of the OpenStartUp Tunisia entrepreneurship mentoring program and competition. Sponsored by a university linkage grant from the Embassy, the program was designed ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 January, 2017 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Education, Foreign Assistance, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S.
DCM Moeling joined the Minister of Culture and the Minister of Tourism on January 18, 2017 to welcome the cruise ship Viking Sea when it arrived at La Goulette. There were 900 passengers on the ship, most of them American.
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 January, 2017 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Deputy Chief of Mission, Travel & Tourism
In partnership with the U.S. Embassy, Technovation Tunisia, an initiative launched by a Techwomen alumna, organized an award ceremony for the winning teams of the 2016 Technovation competition. The event was also an occasion to launch the 2017 Technovation competition. 150 girls ages 10 to 18 attended the event along with their parents and mentors ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 January, 2017 | Topics:
Alumni, Science & Tech
| Tags: Alumni Embassy Events
The IRC hosted a live interactive webchat on “How to Run Your Startup” as part of the Global Innovation in Science and Technology series. The session, attended by young entrepreneurs, generated a lively interaction with two very successful U.S.-based entrepreneurs, namely Ray Crowell, CEO of Humble Impact, and Melissa Perri, founder of Produx Labs. The ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 January, 2017 | Topics:
American Spaces
The IRC organized a viewing party of the documentary film Generation Startup which centered on the struggles and triumphs of 6 recent college graduates who put everything on the line to build startups in Detroit, Michigan. The film screening, attended by young business students and entrepreneurs, was followed by a lively discussion with the film’s ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 January, 2017 | Topics:
American Spaces
REMARKS BY AMBASSADOR RUBINSTEIN CEREMONY FOR THE ARRIVAL OF 65’ PATROL BOATS TO THE MINISTRY OF DEFENSE Thank you for the warm welcome. It is a great honor to be here with you, Minister Horchani, Amiral ATALLAH, assembled officers, Contre Amiral ATALLAH, assembled officers and sailors of the Tunisian Navy, and honored guests at this ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 16 January, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Foreign Assistance
| Tags: Military Assistance
Women Leaders in Technology (WoLTech), an association founded by a group of Techwomen alumnae to support women in STEM fields, organized a round table discussion entitled “How to be the Next Techwomen Leader.” During the event, the WoLTech team introduced a group of Tunisian women working in STEM to the Techwomen program. The presentation was followed ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 January, 2017 | Topics:
Alumni, American Spaces, Science & Tech, Success Stories
| Tags: Alumni Embassy Events
Defining Its Own Democracy: Tunisia and the Way Forward Daniel H. Rubinstein United States Ambassador to Tunisia Though I came to Tunisia as Ambassador in the Fall of 2015, my relationship with the country and its people actually began in the late 1990s. In some ways, the Tunisia I returned to in 2015 is the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 December, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Political Affairs, U.S. & Tunisia
The Tunisian American Alumni Network (TAAN ) organized a capacity building training in Tunis on December 24th and 25th, 2016, attended by 21 Alumni representing diverse exchange programs and coming from different regions. The participants had the opportunity to have an introduction to civic engagement through Alumni success stories. In addition to the leadership and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 December, 2016 | Topics:
Alumni
| Tags: Alumni Embassy Events, TAAN
The 4th workshop, entitled “Inspiration in Social Entrepreneurship” happened in the IRC, continuing the series of monthly events on Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation. The workshop (organized by the IRC in cooperation with
El Space ) attracted students mainly from
Tunis Business School and ESPRIT who came on December 21st longing for inspiration. The main speaker, Saif Eddine Bouktir (who works much ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 21 December, 2016 | Topics:
American Spaces
| Tags: entrepreneurship, IRC
Tunisian students of Audiovisuals, Cinema and Design from University of Carthage in Tunis were gathered to see the defining moments of the newly-released movie Burn Country. More importantly, the students had the rare chance to discuss the movie with the leading actor, Dominic Rains, and to learn from his experience and journey along the way ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 December, 2016 | Topics:
American Spaces
Tunisian students of Audiovisuals, Cinema and Design from University of Carthage in Tunis were gathered to attend the screening of the 2009 Movie, directed by Cherien Dabis, AMREEKA, which is a drama centered on the trials and tribulations of a proud Palestinian Christian immigrant single mother and her teenage son in small town Indiana. The ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 December, 2016 | Topics:
American Spaces
MCC Selects Tunisia for new compacts; recognizes Tunisian commitment to good governance, investments in its people, and economic freedom. Tunisia-specific selections from MCC announcement: WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 14 — At its quarterly meeting on December 13, 2016, the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Board of Directors selected Burkina Faso, Sri Lanka and Tunisia for new MCC compacts ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 December, 2016 | Topics:
Foreign Assistance, News
| Tags: MEPI
Last Saturday was a special day at Hay Hlal stadium. A team from Embassy Tunis and hundreds of kids from different neighborhoods celebrated the donation of 622 soccer outfits and 10 goalkeeper kits. The U.S. Embassy donation supports young boys and girls from Hay Hlal, Douar Hicher, Jbal Jloud, Jbal Lahmar, Mnihla and Beb Laasal ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 December, 2016 | Topics:
Events, Foreign Assistance
Deputy Chief of Mission Benjamin Moeling and Khalil Amiri, Secretary of State to the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, celebrate the second anniversary of the U.S.-Tunisia Science & Technology Cooperation Agreement by opening a research seminar between American and Tunisian researchers.
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 December, 2016 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Science & Tech, U.S. & Tunisia
Microsoft and MentorNations in Tunisia celebrate Computer Science Week and film a short promotional video with Ambassador Rubinstein doing the Hour of Code on December 2. The video did a wonderful job promoting the importance of coding for Tunisian youth. On December 10, the American Corner in Sfax (aka the Franklin Center) hosted two trainers ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 December, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, American Spaces
Remarks by Assistant Secretary of Commerce Arun M. Kumar at the Tunisia2020 Investment Conference U.S. EMBASSY TUNIS MARDI 29 NOVEMBRE 2016 Mr. President, Ministers,Your Excellencies, and distinguished representatives, thank you for the opportunity to join you today. As we approach the six year anniversary of Tunisia’s revolution, we must reflect upon the magnitude of the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 29 November, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Business, Economic Affairs, U.S. & Tunisia
Information Resource Officer Suzanne Miller conducted a role play simulation at the IRC and the three American Corners (Tunis, Sousse and Sfax, Sousse). The simulation was entitled “International Refugee Crisis, Human Rights and Humanitarian Assistance.” More than 120 dynamic young students engaged in this role play resulting in a better understanding of how international negotiations ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 November, 2016 | Topics:
American Spaces
Ambassador Daniel Rubinstein and Mr. Glenn Rogers, USAID-Tunisia Representative, attended a graduation ceremony at the Center for Entrepreneurship and Executive Development (CEED), a Tunisian NGO that specializes in assisting young entrepreneurs. 16 entrepreneurs graduated from its Go to Market and Grow programs. The ceremony was also attended by several prominent individuals: Mr. Slim Chaker, Minister ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 November, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, USAID
EducationUSA Advisor Meriem Laabidi in collaboration with Public Affairs Section staff celebrated the IEW at the American corner. The week program promoted the USG exchange programs by organizing info session about higher education in the U.S. and the Embassy exchange program, workshops on college trivia, graduate schools in Tunisia VS those in the U.S and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 November, 2016 | Topics:
American Spaces
Deputy Chief of Mission Benjamin Moeling and the State Secretary of Entrepreneurship and Vocational Training Saida Ounissi spoke with around forty Tunisian entrepreneurs at the U.S. Embassy Global Entrepreneurship Week celebration. DCM Moeling emphasized the importance of entrepreneurship to Tunisia’s future and the Embassy’s commitment to supporting Tunisian innovators. State Secretary Ounissi said the public ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 November, 2016 | Topics:
Commercial Opportunities, Deputy Chief of Mission, Economic Affairs, Events
REMARKS BY AMBASSADOR RUBINSTEIN ON VETERANS DAY Friday, November 11, 2016 General Harrington,Colonel-Major Adouni, Ambassadors, members of the Military Attaché Corps, esteemed veterans, honored guests. Good morning and welcome to our Veteran’s Day ceremony. I am honored to be here today on this hallowed ground to pay tribute to our veterans, including the 2,841 fallen ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 November, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, embassy
Ms. Jahana Hayes, U.S. 2016 National Teacher of the year and a special guest of the Embassy attended the 4th Tunisian Association of Teachers of English (TATE) International Conference. She delivered, at its opening ceremony, a keynote address “Elevating the Teaching Profession.” Ambassador Rubinstein was present and delivered welcome remarks, acknowledging the key role ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 November, 2016 | Topics:
English Language Learning
Dr. Sami Bensassi, from Birmingham Business School, gave a presentation at the IRC on the economics of informal trade. After outlining how smuggling is defined under both U.S. and the Tunisian law, he assessed informal trade through two case studies, then took a closer look at the consequences. The audience showed an interest in knowing ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 November, 2016 | Topics:
American Spaces
Representatives from the Smithsonian Institution visited Tunisia to conduct a workshop on cultural tourism, marketing, and security. Organized in cooperation with Ministry of Tourism and Handcrafts and the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, the workshop brings together experts from museums across Tunisia. This workshop was the final stage of a project resulting from President Beji Caid ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 November, 2016 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Events
Former Fulbright Visiting Scholar Dr. Nizar Ben Neji gave a presentation on “e-government: The Legal, Institutional and Technical Frameworks,” highlighting its advantages and its shortcomings, particularly the legal components, which must keep up with rapid technological changes. He also demonstrated how to digitally sign an official document. Attendees discussed e-government in relation to preventing corruption ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 November, 2016 | Topics:
American Spaces
The U.S. Embassy in collaboration with the
Tunisian Fulbright Society (TFS) hosted a panel entitled “English Matters in Tunisia and the MENA Region.” Guest speakers included Mohamed Khoutheir Khribi, Fulbright alumnus and Program Manager at ALECSO, Ms. Hela Nafti, Senior English Language Inspector and T-Earn President, and Ms. Boutheina Lassadi, university professor and Employment Consultant. The audience was comprised ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 October, 2016 | Topics:
English Language Learning
The IRC held the second in a series of 12 events organized in cooperation with the co-working space El Space. Paco Llorente, one of the founding members of El Space, led an interactive workshop where he invited participants to identify ways of putting entrepreneurial projects at the service of society and social development. Paco emphasized the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 October, 2016 | Topics:
American Spaces
MC Rai drew hundreds of people to the El Mourouj Cultural Center Saturday night for the final Heroes Build concert. In addition to MC Rai’s world music performance, Tunisian hip hop artist Artmasta entertained the crowd. MC Rai’s set enamored the energetic audience, melding the bagpipe, ney, darbouka and kanun harmoniously with guitars and keyboard. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 October, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Art & Culture
The Ambassador presented awards to six winners of two Public Affairs video contests. The theme of the Martin Luther King, Jr. 2016 contest, which was promoted on social media, was volunteerism. The creators of the three top short films came from Djerba, Monastir and Tunis. The second contest was for film-school students, who created short ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 21 October, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Art & Culture
Publich Affairs Section organized a debate between 10 civil society representatives, business people, experts in entrepreneurship and university professors on how to boost entrepreneurship opportunities to improve employability among youth in Tunisia. The event was organized with local NGO IIDebate and hosted by the Embassy’s IRC. Several USG initiatives – by PAS and USAID – ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 October, 2016 | Topics:
American Spaces
| Tags: Cafe talk
U.S. Embassy Cultural Affairs Officer Greg McElwain met and spoke with over a hundred students and teachers during his visit to schools in Gabes and Tozeur. He shared information about the U.S. Department of State’s academic and professional exchange programs. The information sessions, which took place at the Ecole Nationale d’Ingénieurs de Gabes (ENIG), the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 October, 2016 | Topics:
Events, Scholarships and Exchanges
Tthe Will and Citizenship Organization (OVC) launched its the “Ichrak” (Engaging) project. With the support of the U.S. Embassy and the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and in partnership with Gabes Action association, OVC held an opening ceremony to introduce participants to the project, its partners, and relevant experts. Following the ceremony, OVC held a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 October, 2016 | Topics:
Alumni, Human Rights
| Tags: Alumni Embassy Events
MENA Leaders for Change (MLC) is an innovative regional leadership online State Department-sponsored program. The program combined online training with face-to-face workshops in order to create a cadre of skilled, connected, emerging young leaders (aged 18-35) from all across the MENA region. The intensive, fast-paced program included two online courses, ongoing online dialogues and periodic ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 October, 2016 | Topics:
Alumni
| Tags: Alumni of Tunisia
Tunisian Scouts and Girls Organization Youth organized a FORUM, funded by U.S. Embassy Tunis, where 150 youths discussed their new ten-year strategy with focus on the role of Scouts in combating violent extremism and radicalism. Eminent speakers, such as Minister of youth and Sport, Deputy Minister of youth, former Minister of Environment and famous celebrities ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 October, 2016 | Topics:
Events, Human Rights
Celebrating National Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Day on October 15, English Language Fellow Natalie Monkemeier conducted a workshop on “The Reading Game and Strip Story Method” organized by Tunisian TESOL at CREFOC Nabeul.
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 October, 2016 | Topics:
English Language Learning
Monia Jendoubi, Communication and International Cooperation Manager, El-Gazala Technopark Goldman Sachs 10,000 MENA Women Entrepreneurs, March 2015 10,000 Women is a global initiative supported by The Goldman Sachs Foundation that provides female entrepreneurs around the world with practical business education, business advising, and networking. The program cultivates the leadership potential of women in the region, promotes ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 October, 2016 | Topics:
Alumni
| Tags: Alumni of Tunisia
On October 18-19, Tunisian-American musical artist MC Rai brought his unique fusion of classic Algerian rai and western music to Gabes and Tozeur. Taking the stage in Gabes Tuesday night, along with his band and several local musicians, MC Rai played for more than 500 attendees in the Place des Arts. His second concert, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 October, 2016 | Topics:
Art & Culture
The IRC organized an interactive session entitled Technovation: Girls Solving Community Problems Through Mobile Applications, led by Amel Ghouila, Technovation Regional Ambassador in Tunisia and TechWomen alumna. The session started with an overview of the program by the global director of Technovation, Madhavi Bhasin, who joined via Skype from San Francisco and who focused on ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 October, 2016 | Topics:
Alumni, Science & Tech
| Tags: Alumni Embassy Events
“I didn’t run for President so that the dreams of our daughters could be deferred or denied. I didn’t run for President to see inequality and injustice persist in our time. I ran for President to put the same rights, the same opportunities, and the same dreams within the reach for our daughters and our ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 October, 2016 | Topics:
Alumni
| Tags: Alumni Embassy Events
In honor of the International Day Of The Girl, our MEPI Leader for Democracy Fellowship (LDF) participant
Henda Maarfi , who is currently in the U.S., took part in the
United States Institute of Peace (USIP) live webcast yesterday about How Girls Lead to Advance Youth, Peace, Equality. We are proud of Henda for representing Tunisia in the best way possible. We ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 October, 2016 | Topics:
Events, Foreign Assistance
| Tags: MEPI
To support the development of Tunisian cultural tourism, the Smithsonian Institution in collaboration with the Tunisian Ministry of Tourism develops marketing plans and promotional materials for Tunisian cultural sites and the Bardo Museum.
Star Wars Locations Native Story From ancient Berber homes to a manmade desert igloo, these are the iconic Star Wars’ sets you can visit in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 12 October, 2016 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Events
English Language Fellow Nathalie Monkimier and students from the English Language Club at the University of Manouba spoke on RTCI’s English Hour program about “No Violence Day” at the university.
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 October, 2016 | Topics:
English Language Learning
From September 18 to October 1, 10 Tunisian U,S, Department of Agriculture Cochrane Fellows received agricultural cooperative management training in Washington, D.C. and Minnesota. The program, a USDA-University of Minnesota joint venture, gave the Fellows an overview of U.S. cooperative management systems, including government funding and policies. The Fellows will use what they learned to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 October, 2016 | Topics:
Agriculture, Foreign Assistance
On October 5th, Aimee Breslow, a Democracy & Governance Advisor for the Department of State, met with youth beneficiaries of
Our Neighborhood Our Democracy , a program which is funded by the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) and implemented by the Jasmine Foundation. The meeting was an opportunity for youth beneficiaries from disadvantaged areas in Tunis to share their ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 October, 2016 | Topics:
Events, Foreign Assistance
| Tags: MEPI
Deputy Assistant Secretary John Desrocher and Ambassador Rubinstein attended the opening ceremony of the
2016 MENA-OECD Ministerial Conference in Tunis . The two-day event brought together ministers of international cooperation, trade, investment and public governance to discuss challenges facing the region, to explore ways to bolster economic growth and employment and to strengthen regional and international integration.
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 October, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Trade, U.S. & Tunisia
At a Public Affairs reception on Tuesday, Ambassador Rubinstein presented certificates of completion to Tunisians who recently returned from five exchange programs: Fulbright Visiting Scholars, Fulbright Language Teaching Assistant, International Visitors Leadership Program and Global UGRAD. The event attracted around 22 participants, who had the opportunity to share their U.S. experiences with the Ambassador and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 October, 2016 | Topics:
Alumni, Ambassador
MOURAD BEN HASSINE BEN ALI, PHD: THE FULBRIGHT VISITING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, AUGUST 12, 2015 TO JUNE 30, 2016, BIOLOGY The Fulbright visiting scholar program made me realize how beautiful it is to travel and meet other people from different cultures. My stay at the University of Arkansas was very productive as a research scientist; I ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 October, 2016 | Topics:
Alumni, Science & Tech
| Tags: Alumni of Tunisia
Young Tunisian musicians
Houyem Ghattas and
Iskander Dridi joined 23 musical change makers from across the world to take part in take part in
OneBeat , one of the U.S. Department of State’s musical diplomacy programs. This year, OneBeat focuses on Musical Migrations, exploring how large movements of people have shaped music, and conversely, how music can encourage dialogue, peace ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 September, 2016 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Events
Ambassador Rubinstein met with representatives from Running Start, the Project on Middle East Democracy and the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs, NGOs that hosted Tunisian community leaders in the Professional Fellows Program (PFP). Tunisians chosen for the program take part in a month-long fellowship in a service group, grassroots organization, advocacy group, federal ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 29 September, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Scholarships and Exchanges
I am delighted to be here today and I would like to thank our host, Mr. Adel Khalifa, for his warm welcome. Thanks to assistance from USAID and its partners, small and medium- size companies across Tunisia are working to develop and implement ambitious business plans that will attract investment and spark the creation of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 September, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, USAID
On September 28, 2016, American Ambassador Daniel Rubinstein travelled to Kssour Essaf in Mahdia Governorate to highlight the United States Government’s commitment to supporting inclusive economic growth, competitiveness, and job creation throughout Tunisia. While in Mahdia, the Ambassador attended a ceremony marking the signing of a partnership agreement between the
Tunisian American Enterprise Fund (TAEF) and the Société Tunisienne de Traitement ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 September, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, USAID
| Tags: Regional Outreach
“Democratic Drama or Democratic Decline: Making Sense of the 2016 US Presidential Election.” This captivating subject drew more than one hundred students from
Tunis Business School (TBS) and the
Sousse College of Arts and Humanities (FLSHS) to a talk and Q & A with political analyst and Washington Institute for the Near East Policy fellow
Dr. Sarah Feuer . Dr. Feuer, whose opinions are not affiliated with ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 September, 2016 | Topics:
Art & Culture, History
Dr. Sarah Feuer, Political Scientist at the Washington Institute for the Near East Policy, gave a presentation titled “Democratic Drama or Democratic Decline: Making Sense of the 2016 US Presidential Election.” Before beginning her talk, she emphasized that the opinions she would be expressing were those of a private citizen and not those of the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 September, 2016 | Topics:
American Spaces
By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 September, 2016 | Topics:
Trade, U.S. & Tunisia
Ambassador Rubinstein recently met with MEPI Student Leaders returning from the 2016 Alumni Program. They shared stories and experiences from their 6 week training in the U.S. The participants were full of energy and had many promising ideas to change Tunisia for the better. The U.S. Embassy is committed to supporting young Tunisians working on ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 September, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, Foreign Assistance
| Tags: MEPI
Dr. Robert Landy, Professor of Educational Theater and Applied Psychology at New York University, gave a presentation at the IRC entitled “Introducing Drama Therapy.” The session was moderated by Elyes Baccar, Artistic Director of the Human Rights Film festival. Dr. Landy showed the audience his play Standing Tall, devised for a group of students in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 September, 2016 | Topics:
American Spaces
Organizers of the first Comic Con in North Africa, which was held September 2 to 4 in Tunis, said around 7,500 attended the weekend activities. Sponsored in part by the Embassy, Comic Con commemorated the 40th anniversary of the filming of the first Star Wars movie in Tunisia, but also attracted fans of cosplay, manga, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 September, 2016 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Events
U.S. Embassy representatives enjoyed taking part in the Communication Week organized by the Engineering School of Tunis (ENIT). Embassy staff talked to more than 200 students, sharing information about scholarships in the U.S. and the educational and cultural programs offered by the Embassy’s Information Resource Center. The ENIT students, who are just about to graduate, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 August, 2016 | Topics:
American Spaces
Congratulations to exchange alumni Mondher Tounsi and Ahlem Nasraoui for their peace initiative in Kasserine. To counteract the spread of violent extremism and the lack of opportunities for youth in Kasserine, Mondher and Ahlem have launched the Youth Impact project. Youth Impact is creating a network of strong and educated peace ambassadors who will launch ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 August, 2016 | Topics:
Alumni
| Tags: Alumni Embassy Events
Marc Lynch, Professor of Political Science at George Washington University, gave a talk at the Information Resource Center (IRC) that centered around his latest book The New Arab Wars: Uprisings and Anarchy in the Middle East. Dr. Lynch provided an in-depth analysis of the changing political landscape in the Middle East following the Arab Spring ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 23 August, 2016 | Topics:
American Spaces
Dieter Bruhn, a teacher trainer and ESL instructor from the U.S. state of Colorado participated in Language Village Nabeul, an initiative of Tunisia’s Ministry of Higher Education which provides top English majors from universities throughout Tunisia the opportunity to take part in an English-language immersion program for two weeks. Bruhn conducted training sessions and workshops ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 July, 2016 | Topics:
English Language Learning
Tunisia’s 2014 constitution has been called one of the most progressive in the world. It has been praised for its provisions regarding the rights of the disabled, regarding healthcare, and most notably, regarding climate change. Indeed, Tunisia is one of only three countries in the world to enshrine its commitment to climate stewardship in its ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 April, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Environment
A group of TechWomen alumni launched an initiative to mentor Tunisian women in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields. Through their Mentoring Council, TechWomen alumni hope to reproduce the mentoring component of their exchange program in a way that benefits women in their communities and areas of expertise.
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 16 April, 2016 | Topics:
Alumni
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the IRC hosted “Women’s Rights in Tunisia: The Limits of an Exception.” Dr. Omar Fassatoui, an attorney, lauded Tunisia’s progressive Code of Personal Status, a set of laws that changed family law and the legal status of women, but he emphasized that more work needs to be done to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 March, 2016 | Topics:
American Spaces
Two Sousse high-school students who created a YouTube series called “Draw My Science” visited the American Corner Tunis to share their videos with a group of about 20 students. Baha Lajmi and Fahd Baaziz use colorful drawings and simple language to create the Arabic-language videos, which explain scientific subjects to a young audience. At ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 March, 2016 | Topics:
American Spaces
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas A. Shannon met with the core team of the U.S. Embassy funded project entitled Heroes Build inTunis. Heroes Build team members delivered a two-fold presentation: a general overview about the program and a video showcasing the series of completed graffiti tags and concerts. The Under Secretary of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 February, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Art & Culture, Foreign Assistance, U.S. & Tunisia
The U.S. Embassy had the pleasure to visit the
Gammarth Higher Institute of Audiovisual and Film Studies (ESAC) and the
Higher School of Audiovisual and Design (ESAD) this week, where U.S. filmmaker Linda Mills, visiting Tunisia as part of the American Film Showcase (AFS) program, screened Of Many, her 30-minute documentary of the extraordinary friendship between an orthodox rabbi and an imam, both of whom serve as university chaplains ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 12 February, 2016 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Education
As part of its ongoing outreach, Embassy Tunis’s political team traveled to Zaghouan on February 4 and met with Governor Anis Dhifallah, UTICA and UGTT representatives, and political party and civil society representatives. Many of our conversations focused on the unemployment crisis in Tunisia and programs designed to help create jobs throughout Tunisia. The Government ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 February, 2016 | Topics:
Political Affairs, Sections & Offices
On February 3, U.S. Ambassador Daniel Rubinstein visited Marion Confection, a textile manufacturer in Ksar Said. With assistance from
USAID , Marion Confection is creating new jobs for the residents of Ksar Said and expanding the company’s exports.
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 February, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, USAID
We are happy to sponsor Tunisian musician Amira Knani’s journey to New York, where she will receive the 2015 @International Youth Piano Competition’s Second Prize at Carnegie Hall. Our U.S. Public Affairs Counselor Michael Macy congratulated Amira on her success and encouraged her to keep developing her impressive talent.
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 February, 2016 | Topics:
Art & Culture
Embassy Tunis’s political team traveled to Siliana on January 28 to meet with Governor Slim Tissaoui , and political party and civil society representatives to discuss the political and economic situation in the region and to express U.S. support for Tunisia’s continued democratic transition and economic development. Discussions focused on Siliana’s economic development, the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 January, 2016 | Topics:
Political Affairs, Sections & Offices
The U.S. Embassy alerts U.S. citizens visiting or resident in Tunisia to ongoing reports of civil disturbances and protests at a number of locations in the country, including in the greater Tunis area. The U.S. Embassy will continue to provide updates and guidance as appropriate to events. In view of these protests, U.S. citizens are ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 January, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy alerts U.S. citizens in Tunisia to ongoing reports of civil disturbances and protests at a number of locations in the country, including in the greater Tunis area. The Government of Tunisia has imposed an 8:00pm to 5:00am curfew across the country until further notice, starting the evening of Friday, January 22, 2016. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 January, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy in cooperation with the
Tunisian Education & Resource Network (TEARN), hosted a viewing of the feature film GirlRising for English teachers, followed by a debate moderated by TEARN President Hela Nafti. The film portrays the life-changing journey of nine girls and launched a debate among teachers regarding the inequalities girls and young women face in certain parts ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 January, 2016 | Topics:
English Language Learning
It’s an honor to be here today for the Global Innovation through Science and Technology (also known as GIST) DEMO Day. The GIST initiative, a public private partnership led by the U.S. Department of State, has trained over 5,000 startups from emerging economies all around the world. It has connected millions of youth with entrepreneurship ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 January, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Science & Tech
| Tags: GIST
Pursuant to the recent Security Message for U.S. Citizens in Tunisia that was published on Thursday, December 17, 2015 we wish to advise you that a report of unknown credibility indicates the possibility of a terrorist attack at the Tunisia Mall in Berges du Lac on Sunday, December 20, 2015. We advise you to avoid ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 December, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The Embassy of the United States in Tunis alerts U.S. citizens traveling or residing in Tunisia of the heightened security threat during the Christmas and New Year’s holiday period. The Department of State notes that threats to U.S. citizens may temporarily increase during holidays and anniversaries of significant events. Further, as described in various media ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 December, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Tunisia TESOL organized a “Fun with English Day,” which was attended by more than 100 children. Activities included language learning sessions using games, storytelling, drawing, cooking and singing. The Embassy donated books, which English Language Teaching Coordinator Saida Jedidi Sfaxi distributed to the children.
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 December, 2015 | Topics:
English Language Learning
| Tags: Fun with English
To mark International Women’s Day, the U.S. Embassy Deputy Political and Economic Counselor Auden Mckernan and Representative of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) A. Heather Coyne led a roundtable discussion with a group of Tunisian activists for women’s issues. They debated the pace of women’s progress in the U.S. and Tunisia, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 December, 2015 | Topics:
American Spaces
On December 9, representatives from the Ministry of Women, Family, and Children; the Ministry of Justice; the Ministry of Social Affairs; the Association of Tunisian Judges; and the Center of Arabic Women for Training and Research met at the IRC to discuss efforts to combat gender-based violence with members of the diplomatic community. Panel ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 December, 2015 | Topics:
American Spaces, Human Rights
The Embassy hosted Tunisian sports journalists at a Skype press conference with Dallas Mavericks center Salah Mejri, the first Tunisian player in the NBA. The Jendouba-born Mejri signed with the Mavericks on July 30 and played his first NBA game on October 28. He fielded questions about his first month in the NBA, discussed his ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 December, 2015 | Topics:
American Spaces
Social media, local news, and U.S. Embassy police contacts confirm an explosion on a police bus on Avenue Mohammed V between Iraq Street and Saudi Arabia Street, adjacent to the Tunisian Central Bank. According to media reports, there are multiple deaths and injuries. U.S. Embassy personnel have been advised to avoid central Tunis, including the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 November, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Regional Language Officer (RELO) Rebecca Smoak visited Tunis November 15th – 23rd. During her visit, Ms. Smoak conducted three workshops in
CREFOC s in El Omrane, Tozeur and Gabes. Subjects included developing higher order thinking skills, problem solving, application of learning, critical thinking and time management. Ms. Smoak also visited Access classes in Gabes, Gafsa and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 23 November, 2015 | Topics:
English Language Learning
The U.S. Embassy kicked off International Education Week IEW2015 with a celebration of 75 years of State Department exchange programs.Ambassador Rubinstein spoke to an audience of leaders from the education field, including Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and IVLP alumnus Chiheb Bouden; Director General of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Higher Education ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 16 November, 2015 | Topics:
Alumni, Ambassador, Education, Scholarships and Exchanges
Following their participation in last Friday’s Strategic Dialogue, Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Tom Malinowski and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Dr. Dafna Hochman Rand paid a visit to Ibn Sharaf Institute in Tunis on Saturday where they had the opportunity to speak with ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 November, 2015 | Topics:
Human Rights
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC At the second Strategic Dialogue today in Tunis, Foreign Minister Taieb Baccouche and Secretary of State John Kerry reaffirmed the strategic importance of the partnership between Tunisia and the United States. They discussed Tunisia’s bold economic reform agenda and Tunisia’s commitment to protect hard-won freedoms in the face ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 November, 2015 | Topics:
U.S. & Tunisia
As the second US-Tunisia Strategic Dialogue got underway in Tunis, senior U.S. and Tunisian government officials met on November 12th with representatives of Tunisian civil society in a dialogue hosted by the NGO Search for Common Ground. Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Tom Malinowski and USAID Assistant Administrator for the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 12 November, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Human Rights, U.S. & Tunisia, USAID
Good morning. Thank you all for coming today. I look forward to getting to know all of you in the weeks and months ahead. Today marks two weeks since my arrival in Tunis. I am grateful for the warm welcome I have received and honored to be here as the U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia at ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 November, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador
TESOL Tunisia organized a “Fun with English” day consisting of language learning sessions for children of all ages and abilities, using games, storytelling, and songs. The children in attendance were eager to learn, and many already possessed excellent English skills. The U.S. Embassy donated books to all participants; English Language Coordinator Saida Jedidi Sfaxi was on ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 1 November, 2015 | Topics:
English Language Learning
| Tags: Fun with English
On Saturday October 17th, the American Embassy celebrated the International Day of the Girl at the American Corner Tunis. A panel of three speakers shared their stories of the work they are doing to empower girls in Tunisia and around the world. Amie Williams, Executive Director and Co-Founder of GlobalGirl Media, Ahlem Nasraoui, founder of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 October, 2015 | Topics:
American Spaces
| Tags: Access
The journey of the 2015 Tunisian TechWomen has begun! Seven participants from all over Tunisia attended a pre-departure orientation at the U.S. Embassy in September. TechWomen alumna Amel Ghouila, with the help of other alumnae, walked them through different phases of the program and shared tips on how to make their participation more fruitful. Having ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 October, 2015 | Topics:
Alumni, Success Stories
Dr. Mark Hoddle, Entomologist and Director of the Center for Invasive Species Research at the University of California Riverside, shared his experience with Tunisian peer researchers on how the red palm weevil, considered to be the world’s most serious palm pest, was eradicated from Southern California. Dr. Hoddle highlighted that the success of the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 October, 2015 | Topics:
Agriculture, American Spaces
Mabrouk to our Access Alumnus and current MEPI Tomorrow’s leader fellow at the American University in Cairo, Amir Ben Ameur, for being elected as an Advisor for post-conflicts at the
UN-Habitat Youth Advisory Board. A total of 93,000 votes were cast to elect the sixteen new members of the UN-Habitat Youth Advisory Board. Twelve youth, 6 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 October, 2015 | Topics:
Alumni, Success Stories
| Tags: MEPI
On Friday September 18th more than 100 U.S. program alumni and supporters gathered to celebrate the launch of the Tunisian American Alumni Network (TAAN.) This umbrella network, open to all alumni of U.S. government-sponsored programs, will give each alumnus in Tunisia the opportunity to be involved, network, volunteer and give back to their communities with ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 September, 2015 | Topics:
Alumni
The Embassy of the United States in Tunis alerts U.S. citizens traveling or residing in Tunisia to the publicly reported closure of Avenue Habib Bourguiba, a main downtown artery, until Monday, September 14 for security reasons. The Ministry of the Interior has also announced a ban on all demonstrations for security reasons, citing threats against ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 September, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Embassy staff had the opportunity to meet with Nada Makhlouf, who recently returned from the Between the Lines (BTL) program. This program brings young writers, aged 16-19 to the U.S. for two weeks of intensive creative writing workshops and cultural exchange. The workshops are held at the University of Iowa. According to Nada, “The BTL ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 September, 2015 | Topics:
Alumni, Success Stories
The U.S. Embassy IRC and the ELT Coordinator, with the Cooperation of the New Horizon Center, organized a workshop last week—Teaching English Language through Jazz Chants. Guest speaker Carolyn Graham conducted the workshop which included Inspectors, English teachers and students.
Ms. Graham introduced the audience to the creative pedagogical method she has been using for ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 September, 2015 | Topics:
English Language Learning
The U.S. Embassy ELT Coordinator conducted a pre-departure orientation today for two English teachers who were selected to participate in the 2015 Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA). Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, this six-week professional development program gives the participating teachers a combination of academic seminars and hand-on classroom experience. The two ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 31 August, 2015 | Topics:
English Language Learning
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Anne Patterson and Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Tom Malinowski will travel to Tunis, Tunisia. Their visit will highlight U.S. support for Tunisia’s democratic government as it promotes prosperity, security, and human rights for all Tunisians. Assistant Secretaries ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 31 August, 2015 | Topics:
Human Rights, U.S. & Tunisia
Ambassador Walles inaugurated the first Johnny Rockets restaurant in Tunisia on July 25. Johnny Rockets is a U.S. hamburger restaurant franchise whose themed decor is based upon 1950s diner-style restaurants. The first restaurant is located in the El Menzah 5 area and employs approximately 40 people.
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 July, 2015 | Topics:
Commercial Opportunities
Deputy Chief of Mission Kathleen Hanson gave remarks at the July 24 launch of the Tunisia E-Business Network. The U.S. government awarded the Tunis Chamber of Commerce a grant of $250,000 to create and launch this digital web-based platform for Tunisian exporters to facilitate international trade transactions in Mediterranean and global markets. The Tunisia e-Business ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 July, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Tunisia
The U.S. Embassy wishes to alert U.S. citizens to a terrorist attack in Tunisia around the Kantaoui area at the Imperial Riu Marhaba and Soviva hotels in Sousse. The U.S. Embassy reiterates our standing guidance that U.S. citizens in Tunisia should exercise caution when frequenting public venues that are visited by large numbers of foreigners, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 26 June, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Richard Hinman, Director of Tunis Office of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) gave opening remarks at a conference on the theme, “The Woman Security Officer: Reality and Aspirations.” The event was organized by the Tunisian National League of Female Police Officers and the International Center for ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 16 June, 2015 | Topics:
Foreign Assistance
| Tags: INL
“It is through programs like this partnership that Tunisia can help its talented youth become more competitive internationally, attract international firms, and build a brighter future for all Tunisians.” Ambassador Jake Walles Ambassador Walles gave remarks at the inauguration of the Smart Center at Tunis Business School (TBS). The Smart Center, a partnership between AmCham ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 June, 2015 | Topics:
Education, Events
Ambassador Walles donated earlier today a variety of baseball equipment to youth training centers affiliated with the Tunisian Federation of Baseball and Softball. The event, which was held at the Municipal stadium in Megrine, featured the presence of the Federation President Saber Jlajla and many baseball fans such as MP Ali Belakhoua. Following the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 June, 2015 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Events
| Tags: Baseball, Sports
As the academic year comes to an end, Career Development Centers (CDCs) supported by the #USAID Tunisia’s Business Reform and Competitiveness Project (BRCP) are undertaking activities to assist graduating students to find jobs. This week the CDCs at Higher Education Technical Institutes (ISETs) in Rades, Zaghouan, and Nabeul held Career Days. Keejob, a major web-based ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 June, 2015 | Topics:
Foreign Assistance, USAID
The Tunisian Community Center hosted a celebration of Tunisian-American Day on May 30 in Washington. Tunisia’s ambassador to Washington, Faycal Gouia, was guest of honor at the event, which featured a gala dinner with traditional Tunisian specialties and Tunisian music. Also present at the event was Miss Tunisia 2015 Rawia Jebali and Miss Tunisia 2014 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 May, 2015 | Topics:
Art & Culture
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary Washington, D.C. PRESIDENT OBAMA: It is a great pleasure to welcome back President Caid Essebsi to the Oval Office. We had the opportunity to meet early in the aftermath of the political transition that had begun in Tunisia. And it was very gratifying to hear about the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 21 May, 2015 | Topics:
U.S. & Tunisia
| Tags: Visit of President Caid Essebsi of Tunisia to the U.S.
Erin Tariot, Foreign Assistance Coordinator at U.S. Embassy Tunis, gave remarks on the evening of May 20 at a graduation ceremony for participants in the Workplace Success Program, a program administered by the NGO Education for Employment (EFE) with support from the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI). The Workplace Success Program aims to bridge Tunisia’s ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 May, 2015 | Topics:
Foreign Assistance
| Tags: MEPI
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Washington, D.C. REMARKS Secretary of State John Kerry And Tunisian Minister for Political Affairs Mohsen Marzouk Blair House MODERATOR: His Excellency Mohsen Marzouk, Minister-Advisor in Charge of Political Affairs, and the Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State, will now sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the Republic ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 May, 2015 | Topics:
U.S. & Tunisia
| Tags: Visit of President Caid Essebsi of Tunisia to the U.S.
Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker joined Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi, Tunisian government officials, and American business leaders for an open dialogue on how to strengthen Tunisia’s economy and on how the country can translate its remarkable political transition into sustainable economic progress. Secretary Pritzker highlighted the importance ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 May, 2015 | Topics:
U.S. & Tunisia
| Tags: Visit of President Caid Essebsi of Tunisia to the U.S.
Washington Post Opinion By Barack Obama and Béji Caïd Essebsi Barack Obama and Béji Caïd Essebsi are, respectively, the presidents of the United States and Tunisia. Amid the turmoil that so often dominates the headlines, it can be tempting to think that all of North Africa and the Middle East is gripped by disorder. But in Tunisia, where ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 May, 2015 | Topics:
U.S. & Tunisia
| Tags: Visit of President Caid Essebsi of Tunisia to the U.S.
At a meeting on May 12, U.S. Ambassador Jake Walles informed Minister of Defense Farhat Horchani about the recent delivery to the Tunisian military of 52 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles, also known as HMMWVs, and a 65-foot patrol boat. The Tunisian Navy will use the boat manufactured by SAFE Boats International to improve the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 May, 2015 | Topics:
Foreign Assistance
| Tags: Military Assistance
I am honored to attend this year’s Lag B’Omer pilgrimage in Djerba, a historic center of North African Judaism. Since entering the role of Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism for the United States Government in 2013, I have visited many Jewish communities, including across Europe and South America. I am always heartened by ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 May, 2015 | Topics:
Human Rights, U.S. & Tunisia
| Tags: Djerba
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today delivered the keynote address at the Investment and Entrepreneurship Conference in Tunis, Tunisia. The conference brought together more than 300 international participants from the business community, civil society and governments to explore the economic potential of North Africa. In her remarks, Secretary Pritzker discussed the United States’ support ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 May, 2015 | Topics:
Trade, U.S. & Tunisia
| Tags: Investment and Entrepreneurship Conference
If you have ever considered using a Career Development Center (CDC), located in one of nine universities throughout the country, you might be happy to know that its highly trained staff just received a specialized course on using the Microsoft Tounes Ta3mal Website. That means when students visit the center, counselors can work with them ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 May, 2015 | Topics:
USAID
Through the Leadership and Empowerment for Action on Disability (LEAD) Initiative, Handicap International in partnership with MEPI and their local partner “Le Collectif Tunisien pour La Promotion des Droits des Personnes en Situation de Handicap,” is training more than 1,000 Tunisian civil society advocates in Tunisia’s 24 governorates. The overarching goal of LEAD is to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 April, 2015 | Topics:
Foreign Assistance, Human Rights
| Tags: MEPI
The U.S. Embassy in Tunis has teamed up with Exploralis Tunisia to support a unique sports diplomacy initiative. On February 23, 2015, Arafet Ben Marzou embarked on a three-month solo expedition by bike along the West Coast of the United States. Arafet’s incredible journey began in Los Angeles in the U.S. state of California and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 21 April, 2015 | Topics:
Travel & Tourism
I am honored to be here today to represent the Government of the United States and to reiterate our commitment to and support for the government and people of Tunisia. I just had a good meeting with Prime Minister Essid. Before that, I sat down with Foreign Minister Baccouche, Minister of Interior Gharsalli, Minister of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 April, 2015 | Topics:
U.S. & Tunisia
Assisting the youth of Tunisia to find jobs is an ongoing mission of the USAID Business Reform and Competitiveness project. In addition to the job fairs it has been sponsoring, the USAID project is working closely with Centers for Career Development (CDC) at targeted universities throughout the country. Most recently, the team visited Jendouba University, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 April, 2015 | Topics:
Foreign Assistance, USAID
Statement at Bardo Museum, Tunis Democracy has many enemies, but it has more friends. That is why we are here today, as friends of Tunisia’s young but important democracy. The United States has been a friend of Tunisia for more than two hundred years, and that friendship has never been stronger. Inspired and encouraged by ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 March, 2015 | Topics:
U.S. & Tunisia
Do you listen to the radio station Express FM in #Tunisia? If you are looking for a job, you might find helpful advice through the Express FM radio show “Carriere” (Career). The USAID Business Reform and Competitiveness Project has teamed up with the daily, 30-minute show to offer listeners information once a week on some ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 March, 2015 | Topics:
USAID
The U.S. Embassy Tunis informs U.S. citizens of the importance of increased vigilance in light of the March 18 attack on the Bardo Museum in Tunis and of Tunisian Independence Day on Friday, March 20. Tunisian security forces will continue to maintain a high state of vigilance. The U.S. Embassy reiterates our standing guidance that ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 March, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy wishes to alert U.S. citizens to an ongoing security situation around the Bardo Museum in downtown Tunis. The U.S. Embassy urges U.S. citizens to avoid the Bardo Museum and surrounding vicinity, which includes the parliament. U.S. citizens are reminded to exercise caution and avoid areas where large gatherings may occur. Even demonstrations ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 March, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
TUNIS, (TAP) – The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the US Government’s development finance institution, on Thursday, signed a USD 50 million guarantee agreement with three Tunisian banks. Under this agreement, signed on the sidelines of the Investment and Entrepreneurship Conference (IEU) held Thursday in Gammarth, OPIC will provide a 70% guarantee of the principle ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 March, 2015 | Topics:
Trade, U.S. & Tunisia
| Tags: Investment and Entrepreneurship Conference
GAMMARTH (TAP) – Prime Minister Habib Essid had, Thursday in Gammarth, on the fringes of the opening of the Investment and Entrepreneurship Conference (IEC) a series of meeting with U.S. senior officials who take part in the conference. In a statement to the media, Habib Essid asserted that these meetings turned on the economic co-operation ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 March, 2015 | Topics:
Trade, U.S. & Tunisia
| Tags: Investment and Entrepreneurship Conference
TUNIS (TAP) – “ Tunisia needs support to initiate structural reforms that can sometimes be painful,” said President Beji Caid Essebsi. Speaking at the closing of the Investment and Entrepreneurship Conference, he stressed that this event is a major opportunity for Tunisia which has already made significant political progress and needs now to usher in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 March, 2015 | Topics:
Trade, U.S. & Tunisia
| Tags: Investment and Entrepreneurship Conference
To demonstrate the United States’ commitment to Tunisia’s transition to democracy, and to underscore the reforms needed to attract investment, generate economic growth, and create jobs in the country, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker led a delegation to Tunisia this week. In addition to offering a keynote address at the Investment and Entrepreneurship Conference, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 March, 2015 | Topics:
Trade, U.S. & Tunisia
| Tags: Investment and Entrepreneurship Conference
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced the launch of Regional Investments to Support Entrepreneurship (RISE), a public-private partnership aimed at promoting trade and investment between Tunisia and the United States, increasing market access, improving commercial rule of law and strengthening entrepreneurship. Secretary Pritzker announced the new platform during her keynote address at the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 March, 2015 | Topics:
Trade, U.S. & Tunisia
| Tags: Investment and Entrepreneurship Conference
Earlier today, I had the opportunity to meet with President Caid Essebi and Prime Minister Essid. The message I delivered to them was simple: the United States supports Tunisia’s transition to democracy, and is committed to strengthening our partnership with the country’s new government. Since the days of the revolution, Tunisia ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 March, 2015 | Topics:
Trade, U.S. & Tunisia
| Tags: Investment and Entrepreneurship Conference
The whole world watched the story unfold: just over four years ago, a new era in Tunisia’s history began with a single act of defiance by a young vendor named Mohamed Bouazizi. Mohamed was frustrated by a lack of opportunity for business owners, workers, and entrepreneurs. He felt held back by a tradition of rampant ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 March, 2015 | Topics:
Trade, U.S. & Tunisia
| Tags: Investment and Entrepreneurship Conference
The U.S. Department of State, the American Chamber of Commerce in Tunisia (AmCham Tunisia), and Partners for a New Beginning – North Africa Partnership for Economic Opportunity (PNB-NAPEO) are pleased to announce an Investment and Entrepreneurship Conference that will be held in Tunis on March 5, 2015. The theme of this Conference will be “building ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 February, 2015 | Topics:
Trade, U.S. & Tunisia
| Tags: Investment and Entrepreneurship Conference
USAID’s Business Reform and Competitiveness project (USAID BRCP) provides technical support to small and medium enterprise to facilitate economic growth in Tunisia. Recently, it worked with ENDA, Tunisia’s largest microenterprise organization, to enable its members to qualify for credit and help with their business needs. Oftentimes, it is difficult for women to enter the formal ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 February, 2015 | Topics:
USAID
Tunisia has tremendous competitiveness potential and a well-educated workforce. At the same time it continues to experi-ence high unemployment. The USAID Business Reform & Competitiveness Project in Tunisia is addressing this challenge through a series of job fairs nationwide, connecting workers to potential jobs and creating a bridge between employers and jobseekers. The project provides ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 February, 2015 | Topics:
USAID
At a ceremony on Thursday, January 8, attended by U.S. Ambassador Jake Walles, Minister of Defense Ghazi Jeribi, and Brigadier General Bechir Bedoui, the Tunisian Air Force welcomed the arrival of their second C-130J aircraft and announced their decision to purchase eight armed UH-60M helicopters. In 2010, Tunisia signed a contract to purchase two C-130J ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 January, 2015 | Topics:
Foreign Assistance
| Tags: Military Assistance
As part of its effort to promote women’s rights in Tunisian society through its project Empower To Lead, WeYouth organized the first Women Debate Tournament last week in Sousse. The tournament gathered 32 female activists from different parts of the country to debate women’s rights and the status of women in Tunisia. In addition to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 21 December, 2014 | Topics:
Scholarships and Exchanges
| Tags: Sousse
EducationUSA is a U.S. Department of State-supported network of hundreds of student advising centers around the world. Each year, EducationUSA advisers provide millions of international students with accurate, comprehensive, and current information about how to apply to U.S. colleges and universities. Karen Bauer, the Regional Educational Advising Coordinators (REAC) for North Africa and the Middle ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 December, 2014 | Topics:
Study in the U.S.
| Tags: EducationUSA
At a ceremony on Friday, November 7 attended by U.S. Ambassador Jake Walles, Minister of Defense Ghazi Jeribi, and Brigadier General Bechir Bedoui, the U.S. Embassy transferred Night Vision Devices valued at nearly $2 million to the Tunisian Armed Forces, highlighting the strong and growing strategic partnership between the United States and Tunisia. At the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 November, 2014 | Topics:
Foreign Assistance
| Tags: Military Assistance
Lebanese American writer, artist, and actress Leila Buck conducted a workshop at the Youth Complex in Sfax for primary school teachers on the role of performing arts in education. Fifty-five teachers enthusiastically participated in the interactive event, conducted in Arabic and French. A participatory approach enabled attendees to grasp the importance of dramatic arts education in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 29 October, 2014 | Topics:
Art & Culture
Good afternoon. Prime Minister Joma’a, Prime Minister Valls, colleagues. It’s an honor to address all of you today. Tunisia is succeeding in this transition thanks to its commitment to political consensus at home and economic engagement with the world. We would like to commend Tunisia for the strategic, sector-by-sector approach it is taking to attract ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 September, 2014 | Topics:
U.S. & Tunisia
| Tags: Invest in Tunisia
At a ceremony on Thursday, August 28 attended by U.S. Ambassador Jake Walles, Minister of Defense Ghazi Jeribi, and Vice Admiral Mohamed Khamassi, the U.S. Embassy presented two new 44-foot patrol boats to the Tunisian Navy, highlighting the United States’ strong and growing strategic partnership with Tunisia. These two vessels donated to the Tunisian Navy ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 August, 2014 | Topics:
Foreign Assistance
| Tags: Military Assistance
Today, the Government of Tunisia closed on its offering of a $500 million sovereign bond issuance guaranteed by the United States of America, acting through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). As President Obama noted during the April 2014 visit of Tunisian Prime Minister Joma’a to Washington, this loan guarantee is only one part ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 July, 2014 | Topics:
Foreign Assistance, U.S. & Tunisia, USAID
The United States-Tunisia Trade and Investment Council met on June 16, 2014, in Tunis to engage in an ongoing process toward increased trade and investment integration between the two economies, following up on discussions on that subject between President Obama and Prime Minister Jomaa in April. Led by Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Europe and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 June, 2014 | Topics:
Trade, U.S. & Tunisia
| Tags: Invest in Tunisia
Approximately 30 students and teachers from throughout Tunisia attended a workshop organized by TEARN (
Tunisian Education and Resource Network ) in Hammamet. The workshop was sponsored in part by the Chris Stevens Youth Network and featured presentations by teachers and students on projects they had developed throughout the year. The workshop celebrated the conclusion of projects that included an ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 June, 2014 | Topics:
English Language Learning
Today, the United States and Tunisia signed a loan guarantee agreement which will allow Tunisia to access up to $500 million in affordable financing from international capital markets. The loan guarantee underscores the United States’ commitment to the people of Tunisia and their democratic transition. The loan guarantee agreement is designed to support Tunisia as ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 June, 2014 | Topics:
Economic Affairs, Foreign Assistance, U.S. & Tunisia
Good morning. Minister Larbi, Madame Elghoul, distinguished guests. I am pleased to be with you today at the launch of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Executive Development. CEED, as it is known, will provide Tunisian entrepreneurs with the funds, training, and networking opportunities they need to get their businesses up and running. I am very ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 May, 2014 | Topics:
Economic Affairs
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary In their meeting today at the White House, President Obama and Prime Minister Jomaa reaffirmed the strategic partnership between the United States and Tunisia. The two leaders discussed the historic progress made in Tunisia as its political and civil society leaders have worked together to advance Tunisia’s ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 April, 2014 | Topics:
U.S. & Tunisia
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 3, 2014 Today, the United States and Tunisia launched the first-ever U.S.-Tunisia Strategic Dialogue. The Dialogue focused on areas in which the United States and Tunisia can expand their relationship to address challenges facing Tunisia: economy and investment, security, and governance and partnerships. Deputy Secretary of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 April, 2014 | Topics:
U.S. & Tunisia
