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Update on Development Activities in Iraq
"USAID is a major contributor to the U.S. Government’s development and humanitarian effort in Iraq. We work closely with coalition forces, Department of State, Department of Defense, NGOs, international organizations, and most importantly, the Iraqi Government."
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Trafficking in Persons
Trafficking and exploitation plague all nations, and no country, even ours, is immune.
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Worldwide Food Security
The United States is the world’s largest food aid donor. It is on track to provide nearly $5 billion – far more than any other country – to fight global hunger in 2008 and 2009. From 2001-2006 approximately 50% of total world food aid came from the U.S. Food security is an international issue requiring an international response.
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Advancing Freedom and Democracy
A 2008 report documents U.S. efforts to promote democracy and human rights in nondemocratic countries and countries undergoing democratic transitions worldwide. More


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