Building Equal Futures, Connecting Women and Girls to STEM Opportunities

Yesterday marked the one year anniversary of the Equal Futures Partnership—a global collaboration aimed at advancing women’s and girls’ economic and political participation. For the United States, stepping up to this challenge has included important work to open doors to quality education and high-paying career opportunities for women and girls in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.

Equal Futures Partnership— A New Agenda for Progress

At the UN General Assembly, Valerie Jarrett hosts an event to mark the one year anniversary of the launch of the Equal Futures Partnership – a coalition of countries who have committed to take action to remove barriers to opportunity and promote equality for women and girls in our countries.

Addressing the Intersection of HIV/AIDS, Violence against Women and Girls, and Gender-Related Health Disparities

A report from the President’s Working Group on the Intersection of HIV/AIDS, Violence against Women and Girls, and Gender-Related Health Disparities charts a path forward to improve collaboration among agencies by leveraging federal resources in support of the health and wellbeing of women and girls, particularly those living with or at high-risk for HIV/AIDS and violence

Moms Champions

Secretary of Health and Human Services, Kathleen Sebelius wants moms across the country to understand the new opportunities for their families as we approach the beginning of open enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Investing In Women and Girls Is An Investment In Our Future

Valerie Jarrett discusses her recent trip to New York City for the UN General Assembly, during which she attended Goldman Sachs' 10,000 Women Dinner, where she met a number of the program's new graduates and participants.

Ending Violence Against Women: 19 Years of Progress

Today marks the 19th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The initial VAWA legislation focused on changing law enforcement practices, improving the criminal justice system, and increasing access to shelters and services for victims. VAWA strengthened the federal criminal code, creating interstate crimes of domestic violence and doubling penalties for repeat sex offenders.

Proud to Be a Girl - A Visit to Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Protecting the Planet for Our Children

Gina McCarthy speaks at Harvard Law School about the future of EPA – our challenges, and our incredible opportunities.

Equal Pay for Equal Work

Today, we marked the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Equal Pay Act with an event at the White House.

Today’s Girls Are Tomorrow’s Leaders

Valerie Jarrett discusses the commitments of the Equal Futures partnership to women and girls.

White House Announces Girl emPower as Equal Futures Challenge Notable App

The White House announces their new iPad app: Girl emPower that inspires young girls to take leadership roles in government.

Remarks by the President at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Phoenix Awards Dinner

Presidential Proclamation -- Women's Equality Day, 2013

Remarks By The President at Women's History Month Reception