Council on Women and Girls Blog
In her commencement address at Spelman College, Ambassador Rice encouraged grads to pursue equality around the globe.
May 19, 2010 at 1:51 PM ET by Jennifer Simon
Our Peace Corps colleagues reflect on the meaningful role of host-Mothers in Peace Corps Volunteers' lives.
May 12, 2010 at 8:30 PM ET by Maryann Minutillo
Under Secretary of Energy Kristina Johnson is being honored for her significant contributions to technology.
May 12, 2010 at 4:05 PM ET by Saba Abebe
Learn about Secretary Clinton's new award for projects to empower women and girls around the globe.
May 10, 2010 at 3:48 PM ET by Wenchi Yu
Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett hosted a panel of business pioneers to highlight the potential of women entrepreneurs at the Presidential Summit on Entrepreneurship.
Ambassador Susan Rice spoke about combating sexual violence in conflicts at a debate held by the UN Security Council.
April 30, 2010 at 6:20 PM ET by Jennifer Simon
The Department of Justice brought together government officials, advocates, and survivors to mark April as National Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
April 28, 2010 at 6:09 PM ET by Margaret Richardson
The second post in our Meet the Women of the Administration series features Kathleen Martinez, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy.
April 22, 2010 at 1:20 PM ET by
Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett discusses the importance of Title IX and the announcement of strengthened standards for Title IX compliance in women's athletics.
The Department of Energy (DOE) celebrated the 30th Anniversary of National Women’s History Month with the theme “Writing Women Back into History.”
April 2, 2010 at 2:13 PM ET by Suzanne Gelderman
The Deparment of Homeland Security recently honored women who serve in law enforcement as part of its celebration of Women's History Month.
Valerie Jarrett recaps the White House Workplace Flexibility Forum, with complete video of all sessions.
Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Miriam Sapiro reports on how her office is working to make sure that U.S. trade policy promotes economic development by empowering working women and their families.
March 29, 2010 at 4:33 PM ET by Ambassador Miriam Sapiro
Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett introduces the “Women in Finance” Symposium at the Treasury Department, live-streamed starting at 10AM EST. UPDATE: This event has now concluded.
Meet the Women of the Administration is a feature showcasing inspiration women working in the Federal Government. In this installment, meet Dr. Rebecca Blank, Under Secretary for Economic Affairs at the Department of Commerce.
March 18, 2010 at 5:00 PM ET by Maggie Chen
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and other high-level officials participated in the U.N. Commission on the Status of Women, demonstrating the Administration's commitment to promoting women's empowerment around the world.
March 16, 2010 at 3:04 PM ET by Jennifer Simon
Afghan singer, entertainer and model Mozhdah Jamalzadah writes about her experience performing for the President, the First Lady and others as the White House celebrated International Women's Day.
March 11, 2010 at 2:37 PM ET by Mozhdah Jamalzadah
The President and First Lady celebrated International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month with a reception honoring the achievements of extraordinary women from around the world.
March 10, 2010 at 12:01 PM ET by Maggie Chen
A proclamation from President Obama kicks off a month of celebrating the achievements of women.
March 8, 2010 at 1:55 PM ET by Maggie Chen
Tina Tchen and Valerie Jarrett travel to New York City on behalf of the White House Council on Women and Girls.
March 5, 2010 at 6:30 PM ET by Jayne Thomisee
Two female snowboarders are in Armenia as Sports Envoys for the State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, giving clinics and stressing the importance of female participation in sports.
March 4, 2010 at 5:45 PM ET by Maura M. Pally
Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy Gil Kerlikowske reports on a visit to The Next Door, a transitional residential program in Knoxville, TN that's helping women coming out of incarceration stay clear of addiction and rebuild their lives.
March 1, 2010 at 3:30 PM ET by Gil Kerlikowske
Check out the blog at the Office of Science and Technology Policy to read the story of one woman's journey to a science career in the White House.
February 26, 2010 at 6:50 PM ET by Maggie Chen
Valerie Jarrett has high hopes for the U.S. Olympic Women's Ice Hockey Team.
The 24th Annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day was celebrated on February 3rd, recognizing the accomplishments of all female athletes, from girls running their first races to the athletes participating in this year’s XXI Olympic Winter Games.
The United Nations has appointed Margot Wallstrom as the Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, a newly created position to lead, coordinate, and advocate for efforts to end conflict-related sexual violence against women and children.
February 10, 2010 at 4:10 PM ET by Jennifer Simon
Tina Tchen, executive director of the White House Council on Women and Girls, travels to Florida to learn about innovative programs to combat substance abuse and address the problem of homelessness for women veterans.
January 29, 2010 at 11:08 AM ET by Tina Tchen
Lynn Rosenthal, White House Advisor on Violence Against Women, talks about the recent DOJ announcement that the department is strengthening its commitment to fighting crimes of violence against Native American women.
USAID is helping to advance women's empowerment throughout the world by implementing new reforms that promote gender equality.
December 1, 2009 at 5:30 PM ET by Margot Ellis
Janet Napolitano, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, visits Zayed University in the United Arab Emirates where she meets with a group of students who are taking advantage of new opportunities for women in education and society.
