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Last month, we celebrated Women’s History Month and the reauthorization and modernization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). We honored the progress society has made since the original VAWA passed in 1994, and we also acknowledged the work ahead to make equality real for all. As I said then, “Preventing and ending violence creates a more equal and equitable world for women and girls, and people of all genders who experience harm.” April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month – this month, we lift up and believe survivors; express our endless gratitude to service providers and...

On April 16, the Government of Armenia officially marked the start of service for the Patrol Police in the northern regions of Lori and Shirak. 

This is the Environmental Crimes Bulletin for April 2022.

On April 12, the ICITAP-Sri Lanka Law Enforcement Assistance Attaché met with the Deputy Inspector General (DIG), who is the commander of the Sri Lankan Police Training College in Kalutara.

Join FOIA colleagues for discussions on current FOIA topics on May 4th, 2022.

On April 4, the ICITAP-Somalia mission provided an update on its provision of new uniforms and boots for 160 Somali Police Force (SPF) officers across mentored tactical units and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams.

OIP Director highlights new Attorney General FOIA Guidelines and OIP’s recent work in encouraging compliance with the FOIA during Senate hearing.

The CFO Council will hold its next public meeting on April 21, 2022.

On March 22, ICITAP launched the Forensic Leadership and Management Workshop. The objective of the course is for participants to develop a clear understanding of leadership focused on forensic science and quality.

From March 13 to 18, ICITAP’s Engaging Multinational Police Women on Equality and Rights (EMPoWER) program, with support from the ICITAP-Croatia team, held its first regional symposium with 24 participants from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Kenya in Opatija, Croatia. ICITAP recognizes the need to increase the participation of women in counterterrorism law enforcement by educating leaders, creating opportunities for networking, and connecting with professional colleagues.

New Attorney General FOIA Guidelines emphasize the FOIA’s presumption of openness