State of the Union Address 2012
"I’m a Democrat. But I believe what Republican Abraham Lincoln believed: That government should do for people only what they cannot do better by themselves, and no more. "
U.S. Elections 2012
Free and fair elections are the keystone of any democracy. They are essential for the peaceful transfer of power. The US has been a representative democracy since the ratification of the U.S. Constitution in 1788 — although the electoral tradition began during the colonial era and had its roots in British history.
Black History Month
Each February, Black History Month honors the struggles and triumphs of millions of American citizens over the most devastating obstacles as well as their contributions to the nation’s cultural and political life.
Holiday Reception and Award Ceremony for Rwanda-U.S. Alumni Association
On December 20, 2011, sixty Rwandan alumni of U.S. State Department exchange programs attended a holiday reception and award ceremony hosted by Ambassador Donald Koran.
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Trafficking in Persons Report: Country Report 2011 (PDF 98KB)
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Rwanda 2010 Report (PDF 36.4 K)
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Headlines
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Sixth Group of Peace Corps Volunteers in Rwanda Sworn-In
On December 15, 2011, U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda Donald Koran hosted the swearing-in ceremony for the sixth group of Peace Corps Volunteers to serve in Rwanda since 2008. The ceremony took place at the Ambassador’s Residence in Kacyiru-Kigali.
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Ambassador Koran Visits Gicumbi District
On December 14, Ambassador Donald Koran visited the District of Gicumbi in the Northern Province where he had the opportunity to visit different projects supported by the United States.
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GBV Contest Winners
December 13, 2011- U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda Donald Koran handed over prizes to winners of a competition organized by the U.S. Embassy to commemorate the International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women and the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign.
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Self-Help Signing Ceremony and Expo
December 13, 2011- During an official event for Rwanda’s inaugural Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2011, the U.S. Embassy hosted a ceremony today to award financial assistance to a diverse group of Rwandan organizations.
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Campaign against Gender Based Violence
December 7, 2011- U.S. Embassy Kigali organized a panel discussion to commemorate the "16 Days of Activism" campaign against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The discussion took place in the Embassy Multipurpose room. Nearly 90 women and men from different women's organizations, the Ministry of Gender, the Gender Monitoring Office and student groups participated in the discussion.
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U.S. Representative to the UN Concludes 4-Day Visit
November 22- 26, 2011- The United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Susan E. Rice, recently concluded a 4-day visit to Rwanda.
Public Announcement
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Cafeteria Services Announcement
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2012 Election Cycle - Begins Now
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Important Notice for Petitioners Filing form I-130
Petitioners residing overseas will no longer be able to routinely file Forms I-130, Petitions for Alien Relative, with U.S. Embassies and Consulates except in locations where U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has a public counter presence within the Embassy or Consulate. Follow the link for more information.
