The U.S. Embassy is now accepting applications for the Fortune/U.S. State Department Global Women’s Mentoring Partnership. This public-private partnership, conducted in coordination with Fortune Most Powerful Women, connects emerging women leaders from around the world with mentors from Fortune’s list of Most Powerful Women. Fortune’s Most Powerful Women mentors include CEOs and senior executives from ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 16 October, 2018 | Topics:
News, Scholarships and Exchanges
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
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
United States Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) Lottery 2020 The Government of the United States of America has announced that 50,000 permanent resident visas will be issued through a lottery system during fiscal year 2020. Tunisians, as well as citizens of other eligible countries, are strongly encouraged to participate in this program. All candidates must ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 October, 2018 | Topics:
Immigrant Visas, News
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
The Community Solutions Program (CSP) is a year-long professional development program for people who are working to improve their communities by addressing issues related to the environment, tolerance and conflict resolution, transparency and accountability, and women and gender. For 2019–2020, up to 80 community activists will be selected to participate in the program, which includes: ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 September, 2018 | Topics:
News, Scholarships and Exchanges
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
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
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
The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program brings accomplished Tunisian scholars to the United States to conduct advanced research, lecture, or pursue combined lecturing and research at a U.S. university for a period of up to one academic year. Eligible applicants must: Have a doctoral degree or equivalent professional training or experience at the time of application ...
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By Trad | 21 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, Scholarships and Exchanges
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
