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OpenHandsInitiative

@OpenHands_Org

Dedicated to improving international understanding and friendship through people-to-people diplomacy.

 New York City
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Joined August 2010
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Welcome.US
@welcomeus14 Sep 2021
Today, we’re launching Welcome.Us, a national effort to welcome refugees, starting with Afghan families as they get settled and build new lives. Our country is at its best when we come together to support those in crisis. Here’s how we'll make those values a reality.
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@AP11 Sep 2021
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a dire warning that the world is moving in the wrong direction and faces "a pivotal moment" because of "enormous stress" caused by the virus pandemic, climate change, poverty and other factors. apne.ws/7l8R5Kc
UN chief: World is at `pivotal moment' and must avert crises

UN chief: World is at `pivotal moment' and must avert crises

The United Nations chief has issued a dire warning that the world is moving in the wrong direction and faces “a pivotal moment.”

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🎉 CPD is pleased to announce the first-ever Public Diplomacy Innovation Prize, recognizing innovative solutions to challenges in #PublicDiplomacy. Read more about this award in collaboration with @StateDept and how to nominate an innovator: ow.ly/BbPh50DC26x
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Work hard in your language class! Many colleges offer study abroad programs. If you have strong language skills, you can study in another country. Although high school language courses may seem boring, they will unlock opportunities to explore the world! #TipTuesday
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History@Strathclyde@StrathHistory12 Dec 2019
Applications open for MSc Diplomacy and International Security, including Commonwealth Shared Scholarship. Generous funding and great opportunity to study in Glasgow. Deadline 18 Dec #Commonwealth #Diplomacy strath.ac.uk/studywithus/sch…
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Savannah Morgan Lane@SavannahMLane2 Dec 2019
Highlighting orgs that do incredible work for this coming #GivingTuesday: @HafFdtn, @runningstart, @VitalVoices, @MissAmericaVA, @OpenHands_Org, and @IGNITE_National. Empowering women around the world! Give if you can, and get involved!
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Rania A. Al Mashat@RaniaAlMashat12 Aug 2019
Beyond our landmarks, #Egypt awakens the senses of visitors through its people. #PeopleToPeople is a campaign from our nation that invites the global community to connect human-to-human & experience our culture. From the people of Egypt to the people of the world, #EidMubarak.
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I've never seen a moment when diplomacy mattered more to advancing American interests in the world or has been more adrift. —Amb. William Burns, at the @harvardiop ken.sc/2V86DoI
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NYC International Affairs@globalnyc1 Oct 2018
DEADLINE EXTENDED: The #NYCJuniorAmbassadors program engages NYC 7th graders with the @UN, & empowers students to have a voice in global issues. We're now accepting applications from educators in all 5 boroughs through October 22nd! Learn more & apply now: nyc.gov/nycja
In the background, students in white t-shirts raise their hands while seated, looking at a speaker in front of them. In the foreground, text reads: "NYC Junior Ambassadors: Creating global diplomats, locally. Apply Before October 22."

ALT In the background, students in white t-shirts raise their hands while seated, looking at a speaker in front of them. In the foreground, text reads: "NYC Junior Ambassadors: Creating global diplomats, locally. Apply Before October 22."

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NYTimes Travel Show@NYTTravelShow28 Jan 2018
Pauline Frommer of @Frommers says #Jordan is one of her top recommendations for countries to visit in 2018. #NYTTravelShow
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Today marks the beginning of the International Education Week! Join us by sharing posts with #YESsIEW and #IEW2017 hashtags! #YESAlumni #KLYES
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Check out @MKhatias’ new blog about #GeorgeBalanchine’s #PublicDiplomacy role during the #ColdWar: ow.ly/Dc7d30eLsAA
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Sister cities in #Texas need your help to recover, rebuild & respond to #Harvey bit.ly/2xMxlDS #Houston #CorpusChristi #PortArthur
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"Intercultural diversity is a positive transformative force." Great talk w/@KatalinBogyay @UNAOC @ICD_News ow.ly/iV39307ZsUL
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World Economic Forum
@Davos17 Jan 2017
Live now: A Conversation with @JohnKerry: Diplomacy in an Era of Disruption wef.ch/2jgp5pw #wef17 @tomfriedman
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World Economic Forum
@Davos17 Jan 2017
Our forests need a global rescue operation, and it must start now wef.ch/2jEU6Dy
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Humanity United@HumanityUnited17 Jan 2017
On this MLK Jr. day, we’re remembering Dr. King’s words: "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” theatln.tc/2iFJxS1
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"Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that." —Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Josefina Vidal
@JosefinaVidalF13 Jan 2017
New Migration Agreement is an important step that responds to the national interest of #Cuba but also to the national interest of the #US
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.@DrSuad counters narratives of American Muslims as foreigners by showing their role in producing American #culture: ow.ly/6dDp3075Qmi
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