WOMEN'S ISSUES
"During Women's History Month, we celebrate the many accomplishments of our Nation's women. Women are leaders in American business, government, law, science, medicine, the arts, education, and many other fields. As mothers, sisters, and daughters, they bring compassion and integrity to our communities and help to teach our children the values that make our country great."
President George W. Bush, March 6, 2004
Women's History Month, 2008
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America
The White House
March 10, 2008
During Women's History Month, we celebrate the courage, foresight, and resolve of women who have strengthened our democracy.
America has been transformed by strong women whose contributions shaped the history of our country. Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic, and she inspired generations of women to follow their dreams. Physicist Chien-Shiung Wu helped advance our knowledge and understanding of the world through her achievements in atomic research. Harriet Tubman fought racial injustice and opened doors for more Americans to participate fully in our society.
Today, women are continuing this legacy of leadership as entrepreneurs, doctors, teachers, scientists, lawyers, artists, and public officials. They are also providing guidance and care to their loved ones and strengthening America's families and communities. We also remember the women of the United States Armed Forces who are serving our country with honor and distinction across the world. ..
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/03/20080310-6.html
International Women’s Day
Statement by Secretary Condoleezza Rice
March 10, 2008
International Women’s Day reminds us of the critical role women play in addressing the economic, political, and human security challenges our world faces. The enfranchisement of women, supported at all levels, is essential to meeting our global prosperity. As history unfolds, nations are increasingly judged by whether they afford women equal opportunity. It is undeniable that the advancement of countries is inhibited when women are excluded, and it is unacceptable that women continue to be deprived of the opportunity to reach their full potential…
http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2008/03/102072.htm
Washington File:
Women in the United States
Women in the Global Community
Secretary Rice Convenes Global Forum for Women’s Justice
Goal is to prevent violence against women, increase access to justice
By Jane Morse, Staff Writer
13 March 2008
Washington -- Legal practitioners from 17 countries around the world gathered at the State Department March 12 to explore ways to prevent violence against women and provide women with equal access to justice. Complete text
United States Honors Eight Female Champions of Human Rights
Secretary Rice presents second annual International Women of Courage Awards
By Jane Morse, Staff Writer
10 March 2008
Washington -- Ambassadors and other diplomats, members of Congress and leaders of nonprofit organizations gathered at the U.S. Department of State March 10 to honor eight women who have risked harassment and death to fight for women’s rights. Complete text
Remarks at International Women of Courage Award Ceremony, Secretary Condoleezza Rice and Under Secretary Paula Dobriansky, Benjamin Franklin Room, Washington, D.C., March 10, 2008
Facts for Features: Women’s History Month: March 2008
U.S. Census Bureau/U.S. Department of Commerce
January 2, 2008
"Women's Art Women's Vision" - 2008 theme for National Women’s History Month
National Women's History Project
National Women's History Month
Bureau of International Information Programs
U.S. Department of State
The U.S. Commitment to Women
Ask America webchat with Ambassador Patricia Brister, U.S. head of delegation to the U.N. Commission on the Status of Women
March 4, 2008
PUBLICATIONS and ELECTRONIC JOURNALS
Making a Difference in the U.S.A.: Women in Politics
Bureau of International Information Programs
U.S. Department of State
March 2008
The American Family
Bureau of International Information Programs
U.S. Department of State
January 2001
The Changing Roles of Women in the United States
Bureau of International Information Programs
U.S. Department of State
June 1997
U.S. GOVERNMENT
Department of Health and Human Services National Women's Health Information Center
Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women
Department of Labor Women's Bureau
Department of State Office of International Women's Issues
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Food and Drug Administration Office of Women's Health
National Institutes of Health / Department of Health and Human Services Office of Research on Women's Health
National Women's Business Council
Small Business Administration Special Interests: Women Entrepreneurs
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