Free Media Center Opens in Tripoli
On Sunday April 1, 2012 the U.S. Ambassador to Libya, Gene A. Cretz, and five members of a U.S. Congressional delegation attended and spoke at the official opening of The Freedom Center for Media and Cultural Excellence (FMC)
Summary of Obama’s Meeting with Libyan Prime Minister ElKeib
President Barack Obama meets with Prime Minister Dr. Abdurrahim ElKeib of Libya in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, March 7, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi Visits Libya
Civil Society Showcase Opens in Tripoli
The American Embassy and Tripoli University's Program for Rebuilding Libya held a two day exposition to showcase Libyan civil society organizations active in their communities.
Headlines
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Statement by the Press Secretary on the First Anniversary of Libya’s Revolution
The United States congratulates Chairman Jalil, Prime Minister al-Keeb, and all the people of Libya on the first anniversary...
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Secretary of Defense Panetta and Prime Minister Al Keeb Address the Press
I’ve been told that I am the first United States secretary of defense to visit Libya, and this is truly a special honor for me to be..
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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Commends Libya's Civil Society Leaders
I want to commend the Libyan people for the strides you have taken in laying the foundation for an inclusive and vibrant civil society.
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Ambassador Susan Rice welcomes Libya back to the UN Human Rights Council
The reinstatement of Libya to the UN Human Rights Council marks the start of a new opportunity for the Libyan people...
News from the Embassy
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"Honoring Women in an Age of Participation" By Ambassador Gene Cretz, U.S. Ambassador to Libya
Secretary Clinton has noted that “What we are learning around the world is that if women are healthy and educated, their families will flourish. If women are free from violence, their families will flourish. If women have a chance to work and earn as full and equal partners in society, their families will flourish. And when families flourish, communities and nations will flourish.”
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Remarks by Ambassador Gene Cretz “Inta Liby Hoor” Award Ceremony
Al Salamu Alikum, my dear Libyan friends. Thank you so much for joining us today. Thanks to the tremendous creativity young Libyans have demonstrated, we gather today to celebrate another milestone in this new age of media freedom in Libya. A little over a year ago, my Public Affairs team suggested hosting a short film festival to promote freedom of expression in Libya.
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Learn how the Middle East Partnership Initiative can help your small organization thrive in Libya's new civil society
Organizations from Libya that are interested in receiving funding may be eligible for money from the Community Driven Grants Program. The Middle East Partnership Initiative and Creative Associates are now accepting applications. More information »
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Important Information
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