[wanabidii] Press Releases: Secretary Kerry To Host Ceremony in Honor of Special Representative Shaarik Zafar

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Secretary Kerry To Host Ceremony in Honor of Special Representative Shaarik Zafar 08/29/2014 03:32 PM EDT Secretary Kerry To Host Ceremony in Honor of Special Representative Shaarik Zafar Notice to the Press Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC August 29, 2014 Secretary of State John Kerry will host a ceremony to honor the appointment of Special Representative to Muslim Communities Shaarik Zafar at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 3, 2014, in the Dean Acheson Auditorium at the U.S. Department of State. Special Advisor for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Dr. Shaun Casey will also deliver introductory and closing remarks. During this ceremony, Secretary Kerry will highlight the vital role Special Representative Zafar will assume in driving the Secretary’s engagement on issues that have impacted Muslim communities around the world. The Secretary will also underscore the important role all faith communities can play in promoting pluralism and countering hateful ideologies. This event is open to the press. Pre Set time for video cameras: 8:30 a.m. from the 23rd Street entrance. Final Access time for writers and still photographers: 9:15 a.m. from the 23rd Street entrance. PRESS CONTACTS: Department of State Office of Press Relations (202) 647-2492 Media representatives may attend this briefing upon presentation of one of the following: (1) a U.S. Government-issued identification card (Department of State, White House, Congress, Department of Defense, or Foreign Press Center), (2) a media-issued photo identification card, or (3) a letter from their employer on letterhead verifying their employment as a journalist accompanied by an official photo identification (driver’s license or passport). The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520