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Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to Make Remarks at the Launch of the “One Woman Initiative” Fund for Women’s Empowerment
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will give remarks at the launch of the “One Woman Initiative” Fund for Women’s Empowerment on May 12, 2008 at 12:15 p.m. in the Benjamin Franklin Room of the U.S. Department of State. [Secretary Rice remarks]
Policy Podcast - Women's Empowerment (Mar. 14): Full Text
Women's History Month, 2008
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America
Remarks at Senior Roundtable for Women's Justice
Secretary Rice (Mar. 12): " ... As all of you know, Shirin is my senior advisor for Women's Empowerment, and I cannot tell you what a terrific job she is doing in that post. She is literally traveling the world to bring the issues of women's empowerment to our colleagues around the world. We were just together in Brussels just last week. And without her and without the effort of Shirin and those who work with us, this symposium would not have been possible. But more importantly, the very important focus that we have on women's empowerment would not be possible. So thank you very much." Full Text
Secretary of State Confers the International Women of Courage Awards
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs Paula Dobriansky today marked International Women’s Day 2008 by presenting the second annual International Women of Courage Award to eight women around the globe who have shown exceptional courage and leadership in advocating for women’s rights and advancement. This is the only Department of State award paying tribute to emerging women leaders worldwide and offering a unique opportunity for transformational diplomacy in the field of international women’s issues.
The honorees from Afghanistan, Fiji, Iraq, Kosovo, Pakistan, Palestinian Authority, Paraguay, and Somalia have transformed their societies and serve as an inspiration to the international community. They are among over 95 exceptional women of courage nominated by U.S. Embassies worldwide for their diverse contributions to freedom, justice, peace, and equality. [Press release | Secretary Rice's remarks and statement]
Secretary of State Rice to Participate in Senior Roundtable for Women’s Justice
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice with former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and Avon Products Inc., President and CEO Andrea Jung, will give the keynote address at the Department of State’s Senior Roundtable for Women’s Justice on March 12, 2008 in the Loy Henderson Auditorium at the Department of State at 2:00p.m. [more]
Secretary Rice Addresses Women Leaders Working Group, Brussels, Belgium
Secretary Rice (Mar. 6): "Where states do not or cannot ensure that their people have an opportunity to benefit from globalization, the results are troubling and often the victims are women. ...We in the international community should make sure that we hear the voices of women and account for their concerns whenever we seek to establish or to keep the peace. If we do that, we are actually making the job of keeping the peace easier." [full text]
One Woman Initiative Fund for Women’s Empowerment Launched
Today, Secretary Rice announced the establishment of the One Woman Initiative, a fund supporting women’s empowerment activities in countries with large Muslim populations. The public-private partnership of corporations, foundations, and U.S. government will apply $100 million to empower women. [more] | 
