Remarks by DCM Caitlin Piper: Women’s History Month Mentorship and Swati Women Leaders

Welcome and Sanibonani! It is incredible to be surrounded by so many smart, dedicated women who are changing the landscape of leadership in this country. Everyone in this room is fighting for the voice of women in Eswatini and demonstrating extraordinary courage and leadership in your communities every day. Tonight, we celebrate you. March in …

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Remarks by Ambassador Maloney: Eswatini Violence Against Children and Youth 2022 (VACS) Priority Indicator Report Dissemination – Esibayeni Lodg

Program Director, Director Social Welfare, Mr. Mcusi Shongwe, Senior Government Officials, NERCHA Representative, Members of the UN Family, VACS Principal Investigators, Implementing Partners, Members of the Media, Distinguished Guests Sanibonani, I am pleased to have this opportunity to participate in this release of results from Eswatini’s second Violence Against Children, or VAC Survey. The survey …

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Remarks by Ambassador Maloney: World AIDS Day National Commemoration – Gege

His Excellency, the Right Honorable Prime Minister, Their Royal Highnesses, Chiefs, Regional Administrators, Honorable Ministers, Members of Both Houses of Parliament, United Nations Resident Coordinator and members of the UN Family, Her Excellency, EU Ambassador to Eswatini, His Excellency, UK High Commissioner to Eswatini Chairperson and Council Members of NERCHA and Executive Director Civil Society …

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Remarks by Ambassador Maloney: SHIMS3 2021 Summary Sheet Results Dissemination – Hilton Garden Inn, Mbabane

Program Director, Honorable Minister of Health, Lizzie Nkosi, Senior Government Officials, NERCHA Representative, Members of the UN Family, Implementing Partners, Members of the Media, Distinguished Guests Sanibonani, I am honored to have another opportunity to recognize the remarkable results demonstrated by the SHIMS3 survey. As more results from the survey are made available, I am …

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Remarks by Ambassador Maloney: Launch of partnership between the Ministry of Education & Training and PEPFAR (DREAMS Initiative)

Hon. Minister for Education & Training Honorable Minister for Youth, Sports and Culture Principal Secretary MoET MoET Senior Management Team Directors/Senior management from Technical and Vocational Training Institutions NERCHA Executive Director UN representatives Beneficiaries of DREAMS programming USG employees present PEPFAR DREAMS Implementing Partners It is my pleasure to join you today to help launch …

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Remarks by Ambassador Maloney: SHIMS3 Cascade Results Dissemination – Mountain Inn, Mbabane

Principal Secretary, Ministry of Health Under Secretary – Technical, Senior Government Officials, NERCHA Representative, Members of the UN Family, SHIMS3 Principal Investigators and Field Team, Implementing Partners, Members of the Media, Distinguished Guests, All protocol observed Sanibonani, I am honored to be here today as we collectively recognize and celebrate the tremendous achievements the Kingdom …

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Remarks by Ambassador Jeanne Maloney: Conflict Sensitive Reporting and Media Professionalism Workshop – Mbabane National Library

Program Director, Speakers, members of the media, All protocols observed. Sanibonani. Thank you for inviting me to be here with you today. I commend the Editors Forum for organizing this very important event. I applaud all the different stakeholders present for their contributions and submissions to this workshop on “Conflict Sensitive Reporting.” Thanks also to …

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Remarks by Ambassador Jeanne Maloney: Commissioning of a re-graveled 1 km Road at KaShali Zone 3

Umphakatsi Representative and community leaders present, Representatives from the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, The Honorable Member of Parliament- Mr. Manzi Zwane, Indvuna Yenkhundla and Bucopho present, Project Chairperson – Dr. Bafana Dlamini, The project team, Eswatini Royal Police force, The media, And the community at large, Sanibonani, Kuyangijabulisa kuba nani namuhla (I am …

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Remarks by Ambassador Maloney – Business Eswatini Partnership Launch

Honorable Minister for Health, Senator Lizzie Nkosi The CEO of Business Eswatini The CEO of Eswatini Business Health USG Officials and implementing partners present The Executive Director, NERCHA, Business Support Organizations and members of the business community Captains of Industry, Members of all media houses, Distinguished ladies and gentlemen It is my pleasure to join …

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Remarks by Ambassador Jeanne Maloney: SSH Commissioning of an Administrative Block Project – Single Tree Primary School

August 4, 2022 Regional Administrator, Regional Education Office, Microprojects Director, Chief Representative and community leaders present, Inspectors from the different ministries, Single Tree Primary School’s Principal, Mr. Bheki Mahlambi Principals from neighboring schools, Members of the media, Teachers, parents, and students, All protocols observed. Sanibonani (Greetings) I am so delighted to join you today as …

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Ambassador Maloney Remarks: Independence Day – U.S. Embassy Ezulwini July 7, 2022

Your Royal Highness, Prince Gcina, Representative of His Majesty the King; Emakosikati, Your Royal Highnesses; His Excellency the Prime Minister Cleopas Dlamini Honorable Chiefs; Royal Councilors; Honorable Ministers; Excellencies, Members of the Diplomatic Corps; Honorable Members of Parliament; Honorable Members of the Judiciary; Members of the Media; Distinguished Guests; Friends; Thank you for joining us …

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Remarks by U.S. Chargé d’Affaires John Moyer: Eswatini Pride Month 2022 Virtual Program

EU Ambassador, Program Director, Representatives from LGBTI organizations, Diplomatic Corps, Civil society organizations, Members of the media, Ladies and gentlemen, All protocols observed. Sanibonani! I am honored to be part of this year’s Pride celebration! Recognizing the LGBTQI+ community’s struggle for full equality is an important Human Rights issue, and I’m proud to be a …

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Remarks by Ambassador Maloney: D43 Siyakhula Program Launch

PS Ministry of Health University of Eswatini representatives Baylor Executive Director Scholarship recipients Media Guests Ladies and Gentlemen, Sanibonani, I am honored to be here today at the launch of the D43 Siyakhula (See-ya-KU-la) Program Launch. The program is funded by the United States National Institute of Health, the NIH, through the Fogerty International Center. …

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Remarks by Ambassador Jeanne Maloney: 2022 Eswatini Annual Exporter Awards.

Good morning, Allow me to begin by recognizing: ● Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade, Mr. Manqoba Khumalo; ● Chief Executive Officer of Business Eswatini, Mr. Nathi Dlamini; ● Chief Executive Officer, Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority, Mr. Sibani Mngomezulu; ● Government officials; ● Representatives of the Eswatini private sector; ● Members of the media; ● …

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Ambassador Maloney’s Remarks: Earth Day Event – Sigombeni High School

Eswatini Environment Authority Representative, Ministry of Tourism representative, School leadership and teachers, Community leaders, Eswatini Youth Biodiversity Network leadership and team, Students present today, All protocols observed. Sanibonani! It’s a pleasure to be here today at Sigombeni High School in (belated) honor of Earth Day. Fifty-two years ago, on April 22, 1970, the first Earth …

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Remarks by Public Affairs Officer Stephanie Sandoval – Umhluma Paralegal Workshop: Castle Hotel, Mbabane

DPM Rep Human Rights Commission Rep Umhluma Executive Director and Board Members Program Facilitators – Ms. Dlamini and Mr. Simelane Workshop participants, Members of the Media, Ladies and Gentlemen, All Protocols Observed Sanibonani, Thank you for inviting me to close this important training event, which is calling attention to and raising awareness about the plight …

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Remarks by Ambassador Maloney: One Billion Rising Eswatini Grassroots Women Convention

February 19, 2022 Hon Deputy Prime Minister EU Ambassador Program Director, Panelists, Distinguished guests, Members of the Media, All Protocols observed. Sanibonani. What a pleasure to join you here today! This event is an inspirational reminder of what we can all achieve together when we harness the potential of women and community leaders to drive …

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Remarks by Ambassador Maloney: Women’s Conversation – Repositioning Women Issues in The Ongoing Change

Program Director Panelists, Members of the Media, Distinguished guests, Sanibonani. I am delighted to be here with you today to launch the first in a series of Women’s Conversations, on issues of vital importance to Swati women and communities. I am also pleased to join you in acknowledging women leaders such as our distinguished panelists, …

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Remarks by Ambassador Maloney: World AIDS Day National Commemoration – Wednesday, December 1, 2020 Buhleni

His Excellency, the Right Honorable Prime Minister, Their Royal Highnesses, Program Director, Chiefs, Regional Administrators, Honorable Ministers, Members of Both Houses of Parliament, United Nations Resident Coordinator and members of the UN Family, Her Excellency, EU Ambassador to Eswatini, His Excellency, UK High Commissioner to Eswatini Chairperson and Council Members of NERCHA and Executive Director …

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Remarks by Ambassador Jeanne Maloney – PEPFAR Cancer Equipment Handover Ceremony

11/3/2021 (Mankayane) Honorable Minister of Health, Senator Lizzie Nkosi Deputy Director of Clinical Services, Dr Velephi Okello Manzini Principal Health Administrator, Make Thoko Ngubane Lubombo Principal Health Administrator, Ms Happy Tsabedze National Cancer Control Program Manager, Ms Xolisile Dlamini Program Director, Dr Mbuso Dlamini Georgetown University Country Representative, Dr Samson Haumba Honored guests All protocol …

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Remarks by Ambassador Jeanne Maloney: International Day of Rural Women – Far East Textiles (Matsapha)

Rt. Honorable Prime Minister Honorable Minister of Commerce, Ambassador of the European Union to Eswatini, UN Resident Coordinator, Minister of Tinkundla Business Women Eswatini Chairperson, Business Eswatini President Representatives from the business communities, Representatives of non-governmental organizations and civil society, Members of the media Ladies and Gentlemen, All protocols observe. It is an honor and …

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Ambassador Maloney Remarks: DFS Innovation Prize – American Corner, Mbabane National Library

ABA-ROLI Country Director Susan Marx Representatives of the Grameen Foundation Innovation Prize Winners Members of the Media, All Protocols Observed, Sanibonani. I am delighted to be with you here today to announce the winners of the Women’s Employment for Economic Recovery Project Digital Financial Services Innovation Prize! The Women’s Employment for Economic Recovery program is …

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PEPFAR and CDC Closing of Old, and Launching of New Awards

Honorable Minister of Health Lizzie Nkosi Principal Secretary Dr. Simon Zwane Multilateral and civil society representatives Chiefs of party for implementing partners Ladies and gentlemen All protocols observed The United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), represents the largest commitment ever, by any nation, to address a single disease. We’ve saved over 20 …

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Remarks by Ambassador Jeanne M. Maloney – 5th National Health Research Conference

26 August 2021 Honorable Prime Minister- Mr. Cleopas Dlamini Honorable Minister of Health, Senator Lizzie Nkosi Representatives from Ministry of Health Representatives from Ministry of Information Communication and Technology UN family representatives PEPFAR agency leadership Ministry of Health Senior Staff Researchers joining virtually Ladies and gentlemen Sanibonani. It is my honor and privilege to be …

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Remarks by Ambassador – “Babe Locotfo” Essay Contest Award Ceremony, Kwakha Invodza Mountain Inn

August 13, 2021 Tom Churchyard, Executive Director of KI Program Director Competition winners and their families Sanibonani I consider it an honor to be here with you today. I know we all agree on the importance of raising the next generation, and that children should be supported, protected, and nurtured as they grow. This event …

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Remarks by Ambassador Jeanne Maloney – Eswatini Pride Month 2021 Virtual Program, Saturday June 26, 2021

EU Ambassador, Program Director, Executive Director, The Rock of Hope, Representatives from LGBTQI organizations, Diplomatic Corps, Civil society organizations, Members of the media, Ladies and gentlemen, All protocols observed. Sanibonani I am honored to be part of this year’s Pride Month celebration, I am delighted to see this event going forward, with COVID-related protocols observed. …

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Remarks by Ambassador Jeanne Maloney – Eswatini Annual Exporters Awards 2021, June 23rd, 2021

Acting Prime Minister, Mr. Themba Masuku; Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade, Mr. Manqoba Khumalo; Chief Executive Officer of Business Eswatini, Mr. Nathi Dlamini; Chief Executive Officer, Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority, Mr. Sibani Mngomezulu; Government officials; Representatives of the Eswatini private sector; Members of the media; Distinguished participants, ladies and gentlemen; All protocols observed. Sanibonani. …

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Remarks by Ambassador Jeanne Maloney – Handover of PPE, Masks, and Equipment

Honorable Minister of Health Lizzie Nkhosi Joined by her team from the Ministry of Health: Dr. Okello, Deputy Director Clinical Services, Rejoice Nkambule, Deputy Director Public Health, Gcinile Buthelezi, MOH Cooperative Agreement Chief of Party, Themba Motsa, Assistant Director, Central Medical Store Members of the media, All protocols observed. Welcome, and Sanibonani! We are here …

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Remarks by Ambassador Jeanne Maloney – International Biodiversity Day 2021 commemoration

Mantenga Cultural Village Thursday, May 27, 2021 9:00-1:00pm (AMB Speech 12:25pm) Honorable Minister of Tourism and Environmental Affairs Moses Vilakati UN Resident Coordinator Nathalie Ndongo-Seh EU Ambassador Esmeralda Hernandez Indian High Commission Radha Venkataraman Mayor of Ezulwini Bongile Mbingo Country Coordinator of Eswatini Youth Biodiversity Network Gcina Dlamini Community Representatives, Volunteers, Ladies and Gentlemen, All …

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Remarks by Ambassador Jeanne Maloney – Launch of The Regional Eswatini Police Service Clinic At Siteki, May 14, 2020

The Honorable Minister for Health, Senator, Lizzy Nkosi The National Commissioner, Royal Eswatini Police Service, Principal Secretary, Ministry of Health Regional Administrator-Lubombo Region Senior Government Officials PEPFAR/CDC Officials Implementing Partner officials Members of Police Service The Media Ladies and Gentlemen, Sanibonani Bekunene (…Greetings august members assembled) It is a pleasure to be with you today …

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Ambassador Jeanne Maloney Remarks Delivered by Acting Political Chief Stephanie Sandoval – TIP Awareness Raising Campaign Launch

Honorable Acting Prime Minister, UN Resident Coordinator, Secretary de Cabinet, Head of Office for International Organization for Migration (IOM), Head of the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Secretariat, Members of the TIP Task Force, Law enforcement officials, Ladies and gentlemen, All protocols observed. It is my pleasure to be here with you today representing the U.S. …

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Remarks by Ambassador Jeanne Maloney – Earth Day Tree Planting: Ebusweni Neighborhood Care Point, April 22, 2021

Honorable Minister of Tourism and Environmental Affairs Vilakati, Honorable Member of Parliament Masuku, Manzini Regional Administrator Gija, Community Representatives, Volunteers, All protocols observed. It is an honor and a privilege to be here with you today to celebrate Earth Day in this beautiful community, surrounded by nature. I am inspired by the work you have …

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Remarks by Ambassador Jeanne Maloney – Launch of AGOA Utilization Strategy March 29, 2021

Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade, EU Ambassador to Eswatini, Representatives of the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini, Members of the private sector, Colleagues and special guests, All protocols observed. It is a distinct pleasure to be with you today at Eswatini’s Official launch of the AGOA and SADC EU EPA strategies and action …

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Remarks by Ambassador Jeanne Maloney – International Women’s Day Commemoration: Far East Textiles (Matsapha) March 26, 2021

Honorable Minister of Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Ambassador of the European Union to Eswatini, UN Resident Coordinator, Business Eswatini Representatives, Representatives from the business communities, non-governmental organizations and civil society, Ladies and Gentlemen, All protocols observed. It is an honor and a privilege to be here with you today to celebrate International Women’s Day. I …

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Remarks by Ambassador Jeanne Maloney – World TB Day Commemoration, March 24, 2021.

Honorable Minister of Health, Principal Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Simon Zwane Member of Parliament Macford Sibandze WHO Country Representative, Dr Cornelia Atsyor Members of UN Agencies, Representatives from the NGO community, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is my honor to be here today to reaffirm our commitment to eliminating tuberculosis in Eswatini and …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson: “Babe Locotfo” Photography Exhibition and Award Ceremony – Mbabane National Library Exhibition Hall

Mr. Mvuselelo Fakudze, CEO Standard Bank Mr. Tom Churchyard, Executive Director of Kwakha Indvodza boBabe Ladies and Gentlemen Sanibonani I am honored to join you this evening for an event celebrating fathers and fatherhood in the most vivid way possible. The photos surrounding us were captured during Kwakha Indvodza’s “Babe Locotfo” or Good Father project, …

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Remarks by Ambassador Peterson: World AIDS Day National Commemoration

His Excellency, the Right Honorable Prime Minister , Their Royal Highnesses, Program Director, Chiefs, Regional Administrators, Honorable Ministers, Members of Both Houses of Parliament, United Nations Resident Coordinator and members of the UN Family, Her Excellency, EU Ambassador to Eswatini, Chairperson and Council Members of NERCHA, Executive Director of NERCHA, Civil Society Representatives, Members of …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson: International Day of Rural Women – Vukani Bomake Prize-Giving Ceremony

Honorable Minister of Commerce, Trade, and Industry, UN Resident Coordinator, EU Ambassador, Businesswomen Eswatini Chairperson, Business Eswatini President, Movers and shakers behind the Vukani Bomake project, Prize recipients Ladies and gentlemen – Siyanivusela Bekunene Thank you for inviting me to join you in this celebration of rural women and creative entrepreneurship. The best practices required …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson: “Babe Locotfo” (Good Father) Essay Contest Award Ceremony – Kwakha Indvodza

Standard Bank Representative Tom Churchyard, Executive Director of KI Sanibonani I am honored to join you here today for this event celebrating young people who have opened their hearts in this “Letter to my Father” essay contest. Tom says the essays he read for this contest were both heart-warming and heart breaking. Together they tell …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson: Faith and Community Initiative – George Hotel, Manzini

Minister of Health, Lizzie Nkosi Minister of Home Affairs, Lindiwe Dlamini-Kasaro Manzini Regional Administrator Church Leaders Representatives from public health organizations, Implementing partners, Members of the media, Ladies and gentlemen, Siyanivusela Bekunene! I am honored to stand here with you today to help launch the Faith and Communities Initiative—an innovative concept that is empowering and …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson: Eswatini Pride Month 2020 Virtual Program

EU Ambassador, Program Director, Executive Director, The Rock of Hope, Representatives from LGBTI organizations, Diplomatic Corps, Civil society organizations, Members of the media, Ladies and gentlemen, Siyanivusela Bekunene! I am honored to be part of this year’s Pride Month celebration. What a dramatic year it has been. Who could have predicted the chaotic effects of …

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Remarks by Ambassador Peterson: Official Launch of The 2020 Men’s Health Month and Launch of Male Wellness Clinic – Mbabane

Program Director Hon. Minister of Health, Sen. Lizzy Nkosi Hhohho RA, Her Royal Highness, Princess Tsandzile Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Health Multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors Members of the press PEPFAR colleagues Directors of Implementing Partner Organisations Ladies and Gentlemen Sanibonani! It is a pleasure and an honour for me to be part of …

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Remarks by Ambassador Peterson: Launch of One Stop Centers – Mbabane Government Hospital

Honorable Minister of Justice, Honorable Minister of Health, UNICEF Representative All protocols observed It is an honor to be with you today to launch the new One Stop Centers—a critically important resource for survivors of gender-based violence, or GBV, to find help, counseling, and comfort during a time of extreme distress. Today, I am proud …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson: International Women’s Day Leadership Seminar – Silverstone Lodge, Mbabane

Siyanivusela Bekunene It is an honor to be here today, and to be surrounded by so many smart, dedicated women who are changing the landscape of leadership in this country.  Everyone in this room is fighting for the voice of women in Eswatini and demonstrating extraordinary courage and leadership in your communities every day.  I …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson: Commissioning of Borehole Project – Malangeni Alliance Primary School

The Regional Education Officer Inspectors present The School’s Manager The School’s Management Board The Chief’s representative Community leaders The Honorable Member of Parliament The School Committee The Headteacher, teachers Students  Sanibonani bekunene (Greetings)  It is an honor to join you today in the commissioning of Malangeni Alliance Primary School’s electric borehole pump project. Through the …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson: One Billion Rising Campaign – Masuvo Trade Hall

Honorable Deputy Prime Minister of Eswatini, Ambassador of the European Union to Eswatini, Principal Secretary, Manzini Regional Administrator Director of Women and Law in Southern Africa – Eswatini, Members of the Women’s Regiment Lutsango LwakaNgwane Executive, Representatives of Non-Governmental Organizations and Civil Society, Ladies and Gentlemen, All protocols observed. Siyanivusela Bekunene I am honored to …

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Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires John Moyer: World AIDS Day National Commemoration

Representative of His Excellency, the Right Honorable Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Eswatini, Their Royal Highnesses, Program Director, Chiefs, Regional Administrators, Honorable Ministers, Members of Both Houses of Parliament, United Nations Resident Coordinator, Representatives of the United Nations Family, Her Excellency, EU Ambassador to Eswatini, Chairperson and Council Members of NERCHA, Executive Director of …

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Remarks by Ambassador Peterson: Launch of the Eswatini Royal Police Wellness Clinics

Honourable Minister of Health, Senator Lizzie Nkosi National Commissioner of Police Hhohho Regional Administrator Principal Regional Health Administrator Senior Health and Police Officers Present PEPFAR team members Implementing Partners Ladies and Gentlemen Good Morning. It is an honour for me to be part of this important event today launching two Police Wellness Clinics in the …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson: 2019 Entrepreneur Incubator Graduation Ceremony

Ministry of ICT Representative The Director of Eswatini National Library Services – Ms. Jabu Hlophe Program Director (Startup Grind Director/Facilitator) – Ms. Bertha Sithole Participants Members of the Media, Ladies and Gentlemen, Sanibonani. Congratulations for completing this Entrepreneur Incubator program!  Our hope is that this program has empowered you with new skills and confidence to …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson: Launch of HIV Prevention Policy – NERCHA

Prime Minister Members of the Media, Ladies and Gentlemen, Sanibonani. Eswatini has achieved incredible successes in the fight against HIV and AIDS.  The U.S. Government has been honored to partner with the government and people of Eswatini, under the leadership of the Prime Minister’s Office and NERCHA, in a joint endeavor to stop this disease …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson: Moya Centre Open House Event

Protocols Representatives of businesses, Non-Governmental Organizations and Civil Society, Women’s organizations, Members of the community. I am honored to be part of this event to celebrate the important and varied work of the Moya Centre.  It is inspiring to see all the beneficiaries and partners here today, who have come together to showcase their projects …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson: WLSA SODV Training for Traditional Leaders – Nhlangano

Regional Administrator; Chiefs; Tindvuna Temphakatsi Good Morning. I am excited and honored to be here today and to join you for this training on the Sexual Offenses and Domestic Violence, or SODV, Act of 2018. We at the U.S. Embassy have learned through our work on HIV and AIDS the tremendous role that chiefs can …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson: Women and Law/Liphimbo Labomake Women in Leadership Training

Protocols I am honored to join you for this training of women in leadership.  We tend to think of leadership as an individual quality.  If I asked you who leads my country, I suspect you would think only of my country’s president.  But my country, like many other countries around the world, is actually led …

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Remarks by Ambassador Peterson: International Day of Rural Women – Swaziland Rural Women’s Assembly

Manzini Regional Administrator; Cebile Dlamini, Secretary General of Swaziland Rural Women’s Assembly; Representatives of Non-Governmental Organizations and Civil Society, Good morning. I am honored to be part of this event to celebrate and raise the voices of rural women in Eswatini.  I applaud the work of Swaziland Rural Women’s Assembly  to break barriers for women, …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson: International Breast & Cervical Cancer Awareness Month Launch

Minister for Health Senior Government Officials It is an honor to be with you today to mark the launch of Breast and Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.  I trust you are familiar with the U.S. Government’s work in the fight against HIV and AIDS, but you may be less aware that this work has expanded to …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson: 243rd U.S. Independence Day Celebrations

Your Royal Highness, Prince David, Representative of His Majesty the King; Emakosikati, Your Royal Highnesses; Honorable Chiefs; Royal Councilors; Honorable Ministers; Excellencies, Members of the Diplomatic Corps; Honorable Members of Parliament; Honorable Members of the Judiciary; Members of the Media; Distinguished Guests; Friends; Thank you for joining us, once again, as we commemorate our nation’s …

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Op-Ed by Ambassador Lisa J Peterson: Thoughts from a “Sleepy Donor”

Op-Ed by Ambassador Lisa J Peterson Thoughts from a “Sleepy Donor” An article in one of the national dailies recently declared:  “Corruption Rife in Eswatini – USA.”  This article, which bore a striking resemblance to a piece on AllAfrica.com, presented the U.S. Department of State’s annual Human Rights Report as if it was predominantly focused …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson: Launch of the USAID Development Objective Agreement Grant (DOAG) – Royal Villas

Honorable Minister for Economic Planning and Development, Dr. Tambo Gina, Honorable Minister for Health, Senator Lizzy Nkosi, Honorable Minister of Finance, Neal Rijkenberg, NERCHA Director, Principal Secretaries, Senior Government Officials, USAID Mission Director, John Groarke, Members of the Press, Ladies and Gentlemen – Today ushers in a new phase of the U.S.-Eswatini partnership, as we …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson: Dissemination of SHIMS 2 Results and Launch of SHIMS 3 – Royal Swazi Hotel

Protocols It is a great pleasure to be here as we disseminate the SHIMS 2 results and announce the upcoming SHIMS 3 survey.  The U.S. government, through the PEPFAR program, is pleased to collaborate with the Ministry of Health and the Central Statistics Office in carrying out these important surveys. HIV-focused household surveys, also known …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson: Commissioning of Isibuko Ekudzeni Bomake Communal Gardening Project Launch – Ekudzeni

Manzini Regional Secretary Umphakatsi Representative Isibuko Global Directors and International Governing Board Isibuko South Africa Branch Board of Directors’ Chairperson Mrs. Evelyn K. Seitisho and Eswatini Board of Directors UNESWA Centre of Community services Mbulazi Nursery NAMBOARD The Constituency Council and the Honorable Member of Parliament Isibuko Ekudzeni Bomake and the community at large Siyanivusela …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson: World TB Day Commemoration – Nhlangano

Honorable Minister of Health, Acting Regional Administrator for Shiselweni, Mr Zwakele Dlamini Program Director, Dr Vusi Magagula WHO Representative, Members of UN Agencies, Representatives from the NGO community, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen Siyanivusela Bekunene – We are gathered once again to affirm our commitment to eliminating tuberculosis in Eswatini and around the world.  TB …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson: Human Rights Day Commemoration

Program Director, Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission, Executive Director, CANGO Her Excellency, the Ambassador of the European Union to Eswatini, Representative from the UN Development Program, Civil society organizations, Members of the media, Ladies and gentlemen – Sanibonani. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a document that …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson: Closing of TUCOSWA Women’s Conference – Manzini

Siyanivusela Bekunene. I am honored to join you today for the closing of TUCOSWA’s Women Structure Campaign launch, and to recognize your critical contributions as women workers and women leaders.  This conference is an excellent opportunity to celebrate the impact that women have on Eswatini’s productivity, political advancement, and economic growth. Every country needs women, …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson: World AIDS Day National Commemoration

His Excellency, the Right Honourable Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Eswatini, Their Royal Highnesses, Program Director, Chiefs, Regional Administrators, Honourable Ministers, Members of Both Houses of Parliament, United Nations Resident Coordinator, Representatives of the United Nations Family, Her Excellency, EU Ambassador to Eswatini, Chairperson and Council Members of NERCHA, Executive Director of NERCHA, Managing …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson: Religious Freedom Roundtable and Lunch

Welcome to you, leaders of Faith from various communities, and government officials here in Eswatini: Thank you for joining us at this lunch meeting today to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the US International Religious Freedom Act. This Act was passed in 1998 to promote religious freedom as a tenet of our US foreign policy …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson: Seminar commemorating 16 Days of Activism against GBV-UNESWA

Executive Director and Members of the Nhlangano AIDS Training and Counseling Center, Head of Department and Faculty of the Department of Sociology and Social Work, Members of the UNESWA Association of Social Work Students, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Sanibonani, The campaign marking 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, which starts on the International …

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Op-Ed by Ambassador Lisa J Peterson: Constitution Matters

  Embassy of the United States of America Public Diplomacy Office October 23, 2018 Op-Ed by Ambassador Lisa J Peterson Constitution Matters I am disappointed, disheartened, and disturbed that parliamentary appointments made by the Palace disregard explicit provisions of the country’s constitution.  The terms are quite simple:  among the members of the House of Assembly appointed by …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson: Commemorating the 242nd U.S. Independence Day

Prince Hlangusemphi, Representative of His Majesty the King; Emakhosikati, Your Royal Highnesses; Honorable Chiefs; Royal Councilors; Honorable Ministers; Excellencies, Members of the Diplomatic Corps; Honorable Members of Parliament; Honorable Members of the Judiciary; Members of the Media; Distinguished Guests; Friends; Lishonile and welcome to all. 1968 was a momentous year.  In the U.S., the Civil …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson: Commissioning of Borehole Project at Ekuphileni KwaSesitjeni Skills Centre

Her Royal Highness, the Inkhosikati, Honorable Minister of Education and Training Honorable Member of Parliament, The Regional Education Officer and staff members, The Constituency Council, Teachers, The School Committee, Parents and students, Siyanivusela Bekunene! I am pleased to join you today for the handover ceremony of the borehole project at Ekuphileni KwaSesitjeni Skills Centre. This …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson: Black Girls Global Exchange – Happy Valley Hotel

Sanibonani and welcome! It is an incredible feeling to share the stage with so many smart, young women who are changing the world. This type of intercultural exchange – between the U.S., Swaziland, and South Africa – really underscores one of our main priorities for the U.S. Embassy in Swaziland. As diplomats, we are always …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson: World TB Day Commemoration – Ebuhleni

Honorable Minister of Health, His Royal Highness, Prince Tshekedi, Regional Administrator for Hhohho, Program Director, WHO Representative, Members of UN Agencies, Representatives from the NGO community, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen Siyanivusela Bekunene – World TB Day is an opportunity to recognize our achievements in tuberculosis prevention and control, and renew our commitment to eliminating …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson: WomEng Launchpad Event – St. Michael’s Girls High School, Manzini

Representatives from St. Michael’s Girls High School, WomEng team members, Future engineers, Good morning! What a joy to see so many motivated, intelligent, and inspired young women – you all deserve a big round of applause! I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s program, complete with presentations, Q&A, and a fun hard hat activity. Judging by your …

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Remarks by DCM Michael Lombardo: Handover of CDC-MoH Cooperative Agreement Vehicles – Hluthi Clinic

Honorable Minister of Health; Representatives from the Ministry of Health; All Protocols observed – Sanibonani. It is a pleasure to join you for this handover ceremony of CDC-Ministry of Health Cooperative Agreement vehicles. In the broader sense, they symbolize where Swaziland is headed on the road to stronger health service delivery and epidemic control. These …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson: SADC Charter on Women in Science, Engineering, and Technology – National Archives, Lobamba

Honorable Minister of Information, Communication, and Technology; SADC Secretariat; Representatives from the DPM Office; Member States; Ladies and Gentlemen, Sanibonani! I am honored to join you today as SADC member states work together to engage and promote more women in science, engineering, and technology. This issue remains at the top of our priorities as the …

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Remarks for Ambassador Lisa Peterson: Joshua Mzizi Memorial Lecture – Human Rights Day Commemoration

Secretariat for the Human Rights Commission; Executive Director, CANGO; Representatives from the Church Forum on HIV & AIDS, the Council of Churches, and the Conference of Churches; Diplomatic Corps; Business leaders; Members of the press; Ladies and gentlemen, Siyanivusela Bekunene. I am honored to join you as the key note speaker in celebration of Human …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson: Handover of CDC Lab Sample Transport Vehicles – National Blood Transfusion Service

Representatives from the Ministry of Health; ICAP Representatives; All Protocols observed – Sanibonani. Following many successful World AIDS Day tributes, it is a pleasure to join you for this handover ceremony of lab sample transport vehicles. In the broader sense, they symbolize where Swaziland is headed on the road to stronger health service delivery and …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson: GLOW/BRO March against HIV & AIDS – Millennium Park, Manzini

Honorable Minister of Housing and Urban Development; Peace Corps Country Director; Representatives from the AIDS Healthcare Foundation; GLOW and BRO Counselors and club members; Ladies and gentlemen, Sanibonani – I’m so pleased to join you, once again, for this march against HIV and AIDS to commemorate those who have lost their battles to the virus. …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson: World AIDS Day National Commemoration – Sigwe Inkhundla, Shiselweni

Your Excellency, the Right Honorable Prime Minister; Honorable Minister of Health; Shiselweni Regional Administrator; UN Resident Coordinator; Head of Mission for MSF; NERCHA Council Chairperson and representatives, Chiefs, Members of the Sigwe Inkhundla, Ladies, gentlemen, and distinguished guests, Siyanivusela Bekunene! During my remarks at the 2016 World AIDS Day Commemoration, I mentioned that, in the …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson – USAID Handover of Computer Equipment to Chiefdoms

Honorable Minister of Tinkhundla; Your Royal Highnesses; Chiefs; NERCHA Representatives; Senior Representative from the Ministry of Health; Senior Officers of Government of the Kingdom of Swaziland; Program Director; Ladies and gentlemen – Siyanivusela Bekunene. Over the past nine months, the U.S. government, through HC3, has helped to pilot a performance-based support program for select Chiefdoms …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson: SHIMS 2 Data Roll-out

Your Excellency, the Right Honorable Prime Minister; Honorable Minister of Health; Principal Secretary, Ministry of Health; UN Resident Coordinator; Representatives from ICAP, NERCHA, and SNAP; PEPFAR and CDC Team Members; Members of the Diplomatic Corps; Members of the press; Distinguished Guests; Ladies and Gentlemen, For all of you who have worked on the SHIMS 1 …

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Regional Learning and Sharing Conference on Sexual Reproductive Health Rights

Good morning. Thank you for inviting me to discuss the U.S. government’s commitment to advancing sexual and reproductive health rights in Swaziland. As we look broadly at the Sustainable Development Goals, and link them to our efforts on the ground, it is clear that sexual and reproductive health rights cut across several categories, including goals …

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US Embassy National Day Celebration 2017

Thank you for joining us today as we celebrate the 241st anniversary of independence of the United States of America. I want to especially thank our sponsors – Swaziland Beverages, Mondelez International, D.D. Williamson, and FedEx – for supporting today’s event. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that …

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Embassy commemorates World Environmental Day

Thank you for joining us as we commemorate World Environment Day, celebrated each year on June 5. Your interventions and discussions on environmental literacy are helping Swaziland to address important educational priorities, legal frameworks, and sustainable policies that will impact the nation for years to come. Environmental issues have rightfully taken center stage in recent …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson Closing Ceremony – GBV Girls’ Coding Workshop

Good Morning, I want to congratulate you all on completing your first coding workshop!  I can tell that Shiselweni is going to be a leader in building Swaziland’s next generation of coders and software developers.  If you follow the news, you saw that last week in Durban, hundreds of world leaders, innovators, and development experts …

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World TB Day Commemoration

Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson at the World TB Day Commemoration. Every March 24, we recognize World Tuberculosis Day, – a day when organizations from around the world Unite to End TB by calling attention to the continued threat of this ancient and deadly disease and what’s needed to eradicate it. Despite decades of efforts and significant progress in …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson Open Editors Forum Biennial General Meeting Pigg’s Peak Hotel

Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson Open Editors Forum Biennial General Meeting Pigg’s Peak Hotel Sunday December 18, 2016 – 13h00 Program Director Chair of the Forum All protocols observed Good afternoon Each year, we celebrate Human Rights Day on December 10th to acknowledge and to honor the full scope of rights accorded to every human …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson: National Women’s Dialogue – Women and Law Southern Africa

Bethesda Church Hall – Nhlangano Friday December 9, 2016 – 10h00 Shiselweni Regional Administrator; EU Representative; Representative of Lutsango Lwaka Ngwane (Swaziland Women Traditional Regiment group); Head of Human Trafficking Secretariat; Chairperson of the Gender Consortium; Gender Officer from the Swaziland National Association of Teachers; Representatives of Non-Governmental Organizations, Good morning. I am honored to …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson: World AIDS Day – National Event

Mankayane Sports Grounds Thursday December 1, 2016 – 9h00 Your Excellency the Right Honorable Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Swaziland, Honorable Minister of Health, UN Resident Coordinator, Representatives from SWANNEPA, NERCHA, and IPPF; Ladies and Gentlemen, Good morning. I am pleased to be here today to observe World AIDS Day in Swaziland. This day …

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Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires Michael Lombardo: 2016 Elections Breakfast

Good morning. Thank you for joining us for an early-morning breakfast as we watch the live results of our 2016 Presidential election. As the political campaigns have unfolded under the 24-hour news cycle, many words have been used to describe the past eighteen months – from “spectacle” and “divisive” to “unprecedented” and “incredible” – but …

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Girl Rising Event at Waterford

Good Evening, Friends, The film we are about to watch artfully depicts the many challenges still facing girls and women.  I’ve spoken at a number of events this year on the need to ensure equal opportunity and safety from gender based violence for girls and women.  I have some statistics that I’ve used at each …

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Community Mobilization at the Ngwempisi Inkhundla

Hon. Senator Sibongile Simelane – Minister of Health Regional Secretary Senior Health Administrator Chief Sifuba SHIMS 2 Program Implementing Team ICAP Country Director Ladies and Gentlemen The US Government, through the PEPFAR program, is committed to support the Government of the Kingdom of Swaziland in its fight against the HIV epidemic. In order to make …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Peterson Awards Ceremony of the 2016 FIRST Lego League Championship Swaziland

MTN CEO Representative Mr. Sibusiso Nhleko Science, Maths and ICT Inspectors Head teachers of participating schools Presidents of Science, Maths and ICT Associations FIRST Lego League Operational Partner Johannes de -Vries University of South Africa (UNISA) Head of Computing and your team Judges Coaches Students Parents Ladies and Gentlemen, Sanibonani (Greetings to you all). Let …

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Emergency Response- World Vision Launch

The Right Honorable Deputy Prime Minister Honorable Cabinet  Ministers Chief of the Ngcamphalala community The Pricipal Secretay, DPM’s Office Country Representative, UNICEF Country Representative, World Food Programme Honorable Member of Parliament Senior Government Officials present Chairperson of the Lubulini Inkhundla Council Inkhundla Council Leadership of the variuos structures in the community Community members Today marks …

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Teachers Across Boarders – Southern Africa

Honorable Minister for Education and Training (MoET) Principal Secretary -MoET UNICEF-Country Representative TABSA Coordinator TABSA Members Teachers Ladies and Gentlemen Good evening and thank you very much for inviting me to speak to you on this very important occasion. It is an honor for me to particiate in this year’s Teachers Across Borders – Southern …

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OBO Principal Deputy Director William Moser: Mbabane Dedication Ceremony

Thank you, Ambassador Peterson. Good afternoon, Under Secretary Kennedy, His Royal Highness Prince Sihlangusemphi and other honored guests. I am honored to be here representing the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (or OBO as we call the office in the State Department).  On behalf of Director Lydia Muniz, I would like to thank you for …

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Amb. Peterson’s Remarks for NEC Dedication/National Day Celebration

Your Royal Highness, Prince Hlangusemphi, Representative of His Majesty; Emakosikati, Your Royal Highnesses; Undersecretary Kennedy Distinguished Guests; Friends; All protocols observed; Lishonile and Welcome to all. It is a tremendous pleasure for me to stand here today in the company of so many colleagues and friends to celebrate the 240th anniversary of the United States’ …

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Ambassador Peterson’s Remarks for Women’s History Month Event

Honorable Members of Parliament, Honorable High Court Judge, Mumcy Dlamini Representative from the DPM’s Office, Kangeziwe Mabuza, Government Officials, Civil Society Leaders, Friends, Good evening and welcome to my home.  I want to thank you for taking time from your busy schedules to join us in commemorating Women’s History Month.  While this month is about …

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Remarks by DCM Susan Tuller: Commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday and HURISWA Human Rights Group Launch

Representatives of Non-Governmental Organizations and Civil Society, Members of the Media, Friends, Good Morning and Welcome, I am so pleased to be with you this morning to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., commemorate African American History Months, and also to witness the launch of the Human Rights Society of …

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Remarks by Ambassador Lisa J Peterson: Launch of the Swaziland Farmers’ Cooperative Union Miller Maize Project

February 17, 2016 Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade Regional Administrator Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture Commissioner of Cooperatives Members of the Swaziland Farmers’ Cooperative Union Distinguished guests Ladies and Gentlemen Good Morning, It gives me great pleasure to be here with you today in Ludzeludze (Loo-TZEH-loot-TZEH) as we officially launch the Swaziland …

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July 4th Independence Celebrations

Lishonile and Welcome to all. I want to start by thanking the talented young members of the Elangeni High School choir from Ezulwini who are performing for us this afternoon.  When I heard them perform at an Embassy supported program last year, I was inspired, as I always am, by the incredible talent and potential …

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Hand-Over of Refurbished Medical Laboratory Science Program Practical Laboratory and Equipment and Supplies

It is a pleasure for me to be with you today at this handover ceremony.  This beautiful laboratory was made possible thanks to the generosity of the American people, through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, also known as PEPFAR.  Since 2007, the U.S. Government has partnered with the Government and the people of …

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Handover of Health Facility, Medical Equipment, and Supplies to the Ministry of Defense and National Security

Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great pleasure for me to be with you today at this handover ceremony – an activity that I take pride in doing on behalf of my government and the people of the United States.  The United States Government is pleased to partner with the Ministry of Defense in improving …

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Grid Code Completion Ceremony

Good morning. It is my pleasure to be here today with our partners from the Ministry of Natural Resources & Energy and the Swaziland Energy Regulatory Authority to participate in the official handover of the National Electricity Grid Code to the Government of the Kingdom of Swaziland.  This is indeed a very important event for …

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