Council on Women and Girls Blog
On International Women's Day, the First Lady honors 10 Women of Courage who have committed themselves to fighting for the world as they know it should be.
USAID releases a new policy on gender equality and female empowerment, which makes great strides toward closing the gender gap in international development.
March 5, 2012 at 3:19 PM ET by Ambassador Donald Steinberg
Read President Obama's proclamation in honor of Women's History Month 2012.
February 23, 2012 at 11:04 AM ET by Sarah Mendelson
Wanda E. Ward, Senior Advisor to the Director of the National Science Foundation, discusses ensuring career-life balance for women working in science and engineering.
February 15, 2012 at 4:46 PM ET by Wanda E. Ward
Susan B. Carbon, Director of the United States Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), addresses teen dating violence.
February 15, 2012 at 3:51 PM ET by Susan B. Carbon
Domestic violence often spills into streets, workplaces, and communities, and is estimated to cost our nation 8 billion dollars a year in lost productivity and health care costs
The President's 2013 Budget will construct an economy built to last and provide security for women and girls.
February 14, 2012 at 9:52 AM ET by Francesca L. de Quesada
Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett introduces the Equal Pay App Challenge, calling on technologically-inclined citizens to create an app that helps women ensure they're earning 'equal pay for equal work.'
Lynn Rosenthal, the White House Advisor on Violence Against Women, discusses the fears, threats, and intimidation endured by victims of stalking, and steps the Obama Administration is taking to combat this often-invisable crime.
This week, CEQ Chair Nancy Sutley joined Mayor Jeri Muoio in West Palm Beach to tour Northboro Elementary School – a recently modernized LEED Gold certified school that's gaining attention as a model for smart investment in sustainability.
January 6, 2012 at 6:56 PM ET by Taryn Tuss
Startup America Partnership Board Member Lynn Jurich reflects on her own experiences as an entrepreneur.
December 21, 2011 at 3:44 PM ET by Avra Siegel
Startup America Partnership Board Member Pamela Contag describes the importance of mentorship and networks for startups.
December 21, 2011 at 3:39 PM ET by Avra Siegel
Corina DuBois, a Presidential Management Fellow, shares her experience as a public servant after reflecting on the Women in Public Service Project colloquium that took place December 15, 2011.
December 20, 2011 at 10:42 AM ET by Avra Siegel
Melanne Verveer, U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues, participates in the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to highlight the critical and largely untapped potential of women to combat climate change.
December 19, 2011 at 1:24 PM ET by Melanne Verveer
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December 16, 2011 at 2:15 PM ET by Avra Siegel
With 4 job seekers for every job opening, we know that it is still difficult for unemployed workers to find jobs no matter how hard they look. The Secretary of Labor explains the need for Congress to take action to extend the federal unemployment insurance (UI) benefits program, which has served as a lifeline for the millions of long-term unemployed and their families who need this assistance to get back on their feet.
Secretary of Labor, Hilda Solis, shares the importance of supporting in-home caregivers that are an essential component of the health care system.
December 15, 2011 at 1:10 PM ET by Hilda Solis
Women-owned businesses are one of the fastest growing segments of the small business community, but women continue to face challenges, including access to capital and lack of opportunities to grow. Ask questions and learn more about the federal government’s policies and programs that are designed to help women entrepreneurs.
On December 9, the White House Office of Public Engagement in collaboration with OSTP will welcome to the White House Bianca Bailey and 11 other Champions of Change who have worked to increase the participation of women and girls in science, technology, engineering, and math fields.
December 12, 2011 at 11:45 AM ET by Mary Maxon
December 1 marked World AIDS Day, a time to remember those that have been affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic over the past 30 years. In recent years, we have seen success in programs such as the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, but we must remember the toll this disease takes on our women, and ultimately our communities.
December 7, 2011 at 1:11 PM ET by Riana Lynn
This blog introduces readers to Naomi Shah, the sixteen-year-old winner of the Google science fair for her project focusing on the effects of air quality on asthma, and the importance of clean air in ensuring human health.
December 6, 2011 at 11:11 AM ET by Naomi Shah
On December 9th at 3:30pm, the White House will honor individuals who help to recruit and retain “Women in STEM,” or Science-Technology-Engineering-and Math, as this week's “Champions of Change.”
President Obama has made it a priority to recruit and retain women in STEM in his Administration as well. Leading up to this Friday’s event, we will be featuring a number of key women in STEM in the Obama Administration, beginning with our fantastic EPA Administrator (and Engineer!), Lisa Jackson.
This week's highlights from the Council on Women and Girls.
December 2, 2011 at 9:48 AM ET by Avra Siegel
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Leahy (D-Vermont) and Senator Crapo (R-Idaho) introduce bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act.
Supporting small businesses is important every day of the year, and a priority of the Obama Administration.
Statement by Vice President Biden on the Anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
A look at this week's highlights from the Council on Women and Girls.
November 23, 2011 at 1:39 PM ET by Avra Siegel
Connie Patrick, Director of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, reflects on an event the Center hosted for 21 women leaders in law enforcement.
November 23, 2011 at 12:38 PM ET by Avra Siegel
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and Council on Women and Girls recently launched the "Women in STEM Speakers Bureau," where top Administration female STEM specialists participate in roundtables with girls in grades 6-12 across the country.
November 21, 2011 at 9:10 PM ET by Cora Marrett
