Progress in the Fight against Hereditary Slavery in Kayes

We applaud the progress recently made by the people of Kayes in the fight against hereditary slavery in the region.  The United States places particular importance on this issue because ours is a country still dealing with the inequities and systemic injustices that endure one and a half centuries after the United States abolished slavery.  ... Read More»

By | 2 September, 2021 | Topics: Human Rights, News | Tags: , , , ,

U.S. Ambassador Dennis Hankins Visits Kayes Region

The U.S. Ambassador to Mali Dennis B. Hankins visited Kayes Region from December 3-5.  The Ambassador met with Kayes regional and local government authorities, development representatives, and civil society leaders.  He held meetings with U.S. supported programs to improve access to justice, education, youth participation, and to build social cohesion and community resilience in the ... Read More»

By | 19 December, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News, U.S. & Mali | Tags: , , ,

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