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Human rights defenders face dangers for their efforts to protect universally recognized rights. Learn the State Department’s role

Read about GAP Inc., one of the recipients of the State Department’s annual Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE).

Jacqueline Kennedy was the first to select a theme for the White House Christmas tree, picking “The Nutcracker.” Learn other holiday customs.

Learn how Intel is helping students in Costa Rica learn science, technology and language skills that will help them succeed.

Started in the U.S. in 2012, Giving Tuesday has grown into a worldwide tradition where people in numerous countries help others.

Small-scale fisheries in Indonesia are using blockchain technology to show that their fish are sustainably caught and to command a fair price.