Gender-based violence transcends borders and cultures, threatening lives, undermining families and communities, and impeding the progress of nations. Here is a short video with a message from U.S. Embassy and USAID staff about ending this violence Stop Gender-based Violence Gender əsaslı zorakılıq sərhədləri və mədəniyyətləri aşır, həyatları təhlükə altına alır, ailələri və icmaları zəiflədir və millətlərin inkişafına mane …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 10 December, 2019 | Topics: Child and Family Matters, Deputy Chief of Mission, Gender Issues, Video
Deputy Chief of Mission Michael Dickerson visited “Together and Healthy,” Azerbaijan’s public union for assisting children with autism. Mr. Dickerson was very impressed with the important work this organization is doing to raise public awareness about autism in Azerbaijan, and to help provide educational opportunities for its students. The Embassy is proud of its efforts …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 5 December, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Deputy Chief of Mission, Education, Health Issues, News, Success Stories
This week we are celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week! As part of this DCM Michael Dickerson met with Tural Kerimli, Chairman of Azerbaijan’s Innovation Agency, to discuss ways to promote entrepreneurship in Azerbaijan and expand exchanges with the United States. The two discussed Azerbaijan’s plans to establish a “start-up” visa to bring more entrepreneurs and start-ups …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 21 November, 2019 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Events
Deputy Chief of Mission and current Charge D’affaires Michael Dickerson wishes everyone a blessed and happy Gurban Bayram Qurban message Əziz dostlar, Səfir müavini və hal-hazırda səfirin səlahiyyətlərini icra edən Maykl Dikerson hamıya səadətli və xoşbəxt Qurban Bayramı arzulayır! Qurban Bayramınız Mübarək! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Dear friends,Deputy Chief of Mission and current Charge D'affaires Michael Dickerson wishes everyone a blessed …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 12 August, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy, Speeches, U.S. & Azerbaijan, Video
Deputy Chief of Mission William Gill hosted a lunch discussion to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 17 May, 2019 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, Fundamental Freedoms, Gender Issues, Human Rights
Deputy Chief of Mission William Gill welcomed guests to the opening night of the American Film Festival, sponsored by the United States Embassy in Azerbaijan, in cooperation with Park Cinema. Five remarkable films including First Man, Beautiful Boy, Green Book, Love Simon, and a Star is Born will be screened at the Park Cinema Flame …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 3 May, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, Press Releases, U.S. & Azerbaijan, Video
DCM William Gill spoke to a group of female university students yesterday at the “Women at Hilton: Empowered by AmCham” event, sharing his thoughts on the importance of ensuring that women have the greatest possible opportunities in the workforce and the economy. He told the group, “this is very much a work in progress. The …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 3 April, 2019 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, Gender Issues, Speeches
Deputy Chief of Mission, William Gill, participated as a panelist at the SHE Congress, an international women’s leadership event held in Baku. The SHE Congress is designed to bring role models such as top female executives and business owners, as well as top private and public sector representatives, to share their knowledge, skills and energy …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 13 March, 2019 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Education, Events, Gender Issues, Speeches
Chargé d’Affaires William Gill delivered opening remarks at the AzETA 12th International Conference of Teachers and talked about the role of AzETA and the importance of English language learning for Azerbaijan’s development. He pointed out the role of teachers in preparing Azerbaijan’s future leaders and praised AzETA for providing continuing professional development for English teachers …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 6 May, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Deputy Chief of Mission, Education
In celebration of Earth Day, DCM William Gill joined FLEX, Fulbright and IVLP program alumni and members of the U.S. Embassy community to clean up a beach on the Absheron peninsula. We should all care about our planet and try to make a difference for better. Put your waste in a trash can, and if …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 22 April, 2017 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Environment, Events
