[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 210 (Tuesday, November 1, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 65843]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-23660]



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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 11909]


Request for Public Comment on the African and Diaspora Young 
Leaders Forum--U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit

ACTION: Notice; request for comment.

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SUMMARY: President Biden will host leaders from across the African 
continent from December 13-15, 2022, in Washington, DC, for the U.S.-
Africa Leaders Summit. The Summit will demonstrate the United States' 
enduring commitment to Africa and will underscore the importance of 
U.S.-Africa relations and increased cooperation on shared global 
priorities. An important component of the Summit's three-day agenda is 
the African and Diaspora Young Leaders Forum, which will be held on 
December 13. A full agenda with speakers will be announced in the 
coming weeks. The Department is requesting self-nominations from the 
public of exceptional young leaders to participate in the event.

DATES: Nominations are due no later than 12 p.m. ET on November 8, 
2022.

ADDRESSES: Please email nominations to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Goodman, 202-341-1833 in the 
Bureau of African Affairs at the U.S. Department of State at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As President Biden outlined in the U.S. 
Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa, our African diaspora is a source of 
strength. The African and Diaspora Young Leaders Forum will elevate our 
diaspora engagement to strengthen the dialogue between U.S. officials 
and the diaspora in the United States and provide a platform for young 
African and diaspora leaders to fashion innovative solutions to 
pressing challenges. The Forum will feature breakout sessions on higher 
education, the creative industries, and environmental equity, utilizing 
the theme ``Amplifying Voices: Building Partnerships That Last.''
    The African and Diaspora Young Leaders Forum will be held in person 
on December 13, 2022. The U.S. Department of State is seeking 
exceptional young leaders to participate in the event. Ideal 
participants will be Africans and people of African descent living 
outside of Africa who are between the ages of 21-35 and actively 
engaged on issues related to higher education, creative industries, or 
environmental equity. If you are interested in participating, please 
send an email to the address listed in the ADDRESSES section above. 
Please include: your full name, your email address, your preferred 
breakout session (higher education, creative industries, or 
environmental equity), and any supporting documents or information that 
you wish to submit.
    Please note that we will not be able to invite all nominated 
individuals to the Forum and that attendees will need to pay for their 
own travel and accommodations. Invited individuals will be contacted 
directly.
    All interested parties will receive consideration without regard to 
race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability, veteran 
status, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, or any other 
protected status.

Privacy Act Statement

    Authorities: The information solicited in this notice is sought 
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 301 and 22 U.S.C. 2651a.
    Purpose: The information solicited in this notice will be used to 
facilitate civil society participation in the 2022 African and Diaspora 
Young Leaders Forum in Washington, DC. The information furnished may 
also be used to contact applicants for additional outreach 
opportunities or to request additional information for this 
application.
    Routine Uses: The information you provide in response to this 
notice may be shared with other federal agencies and the White House. 
More information on the Routine Uses for the system can be found in the 
System of Records Notice State-SORN 79, Digital Communications and 
Outreach.
    Disclosure: Providing this information is voluntary. Failure to 
provide the information requested may result in your inability to 
participate in the 2022 African and Diaspora Young Leaders Forum in 
Washington, DC.

Eric Watnik,
Director, The Bureau of African Affairs Office of Public Diplomacy and 
Public Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2022-23660 Filed 10-31-22; 8:45 am]
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