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The Young African Women Leaders Forum
June 22: The Young African Women Leaders Forum builds on existing partnerships with African youth and African women, as part of the Administration’s commitment to enhanced engagement with the people of Africa and the governments of African nations. Media Note»
Commemorating the Decade of the African Woman and Women’s History Month
The Bureau of African Affairs and the Secretary’s Office of Global Women’s Issues hosted a panel discussion: “Women Taking Charge in Africa” on women’s roles in brokering peace, overcoming injustices, and as drivers of development and economic growth. Media Note»
Women's Work More, Earn Less Plan Hurts
Today, there are more than 200 million women entrepreneurs worldwide. Women earn more than $10 trillion every year, which is expected to grow by $5 trillion over the next several years. In many developing countries, women’s incomes are growing faster than men’s. Op-Ed by Secretary Clinton»
