“WRITE AWAY!”- Youth Essay Contest
The Embassy of the United States of America in Azerbaijan is happy to announce the annual “WRITE AWAY!”- National Youth Essay Contest. The main criteria for judging will be creativity and thoughtfulness.
GIPA journalism program
The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that the Georgian Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA) is soliciting applications from Azerbaijani citizens for a master’s degree program in journalism and media management.
State Department Report on Human Rights 2012
U.S. State Department released its 2012 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, covering almost 200 countries around the world, inlcuding Azerbaijan.
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Trace Effects
INTERACTIVE GAME
A collaborative English language video game experience for students ages 12-16.
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EDUCATION
STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES
Would you like to study in the United States? Start here.
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American Centers
American Centers in Azerbaijan
There are six American Centers currently operating in Azerbaijan.
Embassy Highlights
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Ambassador Morningstar’s Statement Regarding the U.S. State Department 2012 Human Rights Report on Azerbaijan
"Today, I met with a group of Azerbaijani contacts to thank them for their contributions to the recently released U.S. State Department 2012 Human Rights Report on Azerbaijan, to discuss the report and to hear their opinion on the current situation of human rights in Azerbaijan..." »
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Ambassador Morningstar's Remarks at South Caucasus Forum Panel: "Shared Societies as a Tool for Conflict Resolution in Complex Situations"
"Let me first say that it is an honor to be on a panel with a foreign minister, a prime minister, two presidents, and a Nobel Prize winner. But to answer your question, I think the history of the United States offers a lot of lessons on conflict and resolution from which to choose. I will try to connect those to what is the most salient issue here in Azerbaijan, which is the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict..." »
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Ambassador Morningstar's Remarks at "Safe to Speak: Securing Freedom of Expression in all Media" Conference
"It is an honor to be here with you in celebration of World Press Freedom Day. Every year on this important occasion, we recognize the essential contribution of a free press to the workings of democracy and honor the sacrifices of those who are working to establish independent media throughout the world..." »
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Ambassador Morningstar Speaks to Free Thought University
Following news that authorities had closed Free Thought University’s facility yesterday, U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan Richard Morningstar met the group at a hotel to give his previously scheduled speech. The ambassador noted that the embassy often takes visiting officials to Free Thought University because it offers such a delightful forum for thoughtful, engaging discussion—“the kind of thing one finds at any good university campus” he said. »
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Ambassador Morningstar’s Statement Regarding Recent Events
I have seen media reports that authorities arrested several youth activists in the days preceding the March 10 public demonstration in Baku’s Fountain Square. Then, contrary to internationally recognized standards, the authorities had three of these activists give televised confessions for alleged crimes... »
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U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan Richard Morningstar Visits IDP Communities
Earlier today, U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan Richard Morningstar visited several internally displaced people (IDP) communities in and around Baku. The ambassador visited these sites to learn about the conditions in these communities and to meet the people who live there. Ambassador Morningstar first visited an IDP dormitory in Binagadi and then a local school where IDP children study. »
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Ambassador Morningstar’s Statement on Recent Protests in Azerbaijan
We have seen reports of public unrest in the Azerbaijani town of Ismayilli on January 24, resulting in injuries and destruction of property, including the burning of a private hotel and the local executive’s private house. Police subsequently dispersed a January 26 demonstration in Baku called in sympathy with Ismayilli residents, and several dozen protesters were detained. »
OSCE Minsk Group
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OSCE Minsk Group
The Minsk Group spearheads the OSCE's efforts to find a political solution to the conflict in and around Nagorno-Karabakh involving Armenia and Azerbaijan. It is co-chaired by France, the Russian Federation and the United States.