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Council on Women and Girls Weekly Highlights

Summary: 
On March 1st, the Administration kicked off our annual celebration of Women’s History Month. The President reaffirmed his commitment to improving the welfare of women and girls by releasing a Data Report that discusses the status of women in the spheres of health care, violence, education, populations and families, and employment.

This week, the Administration kicked off our annual celebration of Women’s History Month. The President reaffirmed his commitment to improving the welfare of women and girls by releasing a Data Report that discusses the status of women in the spheres of health care, violence, education, populations and families, and employment. The President also met with governors to discuss the importance of giving state governments the flexibility to achieve progress individually, while the First Lady and Dr. Biden urged them to join the administration’s effort to support military servicemen and their families.

Read below for more information on our activities.  And remember, if you have friends or family who would like to join our Council on Women and Girls efforts, please have them click here.

Watch President Obama Speak on the Tragic Events in Germany

Women in America: OMB Director Jack Lew on Our Historic Report on the Status of Women!

First Lady Michelle Obama & Dr. Jill Biden to America’s Governors: Support Our Military Families

Watch President Obama Say to America's Govenors: "The Flexibility That You Need to Find Your Own Innovative Ways Forward"

The President on Libya: “The Violence Must Stop; Muammar Gaddafi Has Lost the Legitimacy to Lead and He Must Leave”

Watch Behind-the-Scenes: First Lady Michelle Obama and Secretary Arne Duncan Read: "Green Eggs and Ham" on Dr. Seuss' Birthday

Watch The Weekly Address: Traveling the Country, Winning the Future

CWG Director Valerie Jarrett Celebrates Women Business Owners

Secretary of Labor Linda Solis Discusses Going Further with America’s Auto Industry

Read About The Clean Air Act: Protecting Our Families and the Air We Breathe

Read Jocelyn Fry's Story: Inspiring Young People to Be All They Can Be

John Legend Wants You to Apply for the 2011 Commencement Challenge!

Watch West Wing Week: Green Eggs and Govenors

Monique Dorsainvil is a Staff Assistant in the Office of Public Engagement focusing on the Council for Women and Girls and LGBT Outreach