The reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act is something to celebrate, in no small part because it includes language that makes ending child marriage in developing countries a U.S. foreign policy priority. (In fact, we’re still celebrating here at Girl Up!) Now it’s time for all of us to thank America’s lawmakers for taking a stand for girls and women everywhere. People across the country including our Teen Advisors are saying “Thanks!" Take Action and thank your members of … [Read more...]
Council on Women and Girls – Economy, Violence Awareness, and More
September 16, 2011 by
Friday, September 16, 2011 Weekly Women's Update Welcome to the Council on Women and Girls Weekly Highlights! Greetings Everyone – This has been an extremely busy week here at The White House and around the country. One week after his speech to a joint session of Congress announcing the American Jobs Act, the President has sent this bill to Capitol Hill and has been traveling the country talking to Americans about what this would mean for job creation, if … [Read more...]
