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Readout: Readout of Women’s History Month Women in Cyber Webinar
Global Event Championed and Celebrated Women in Cybersecurity April 1, 2024 On Saturday, the White House Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) celebrated Women’s History Month by hosting a global Women in Cyber webinar that convened nearly 800 people from 34 countries across the United States, Europe, Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Asia.…
FACT SHEET: President Biden to Sign Historic Executive Order Advancing LGBTQI+ Equality During Pride Month
President Biden believes that no one should face discrimination because of who they are or whom they love. Since President Biden took office, he has championed the rights of LGBTQI+ Americans and people around the world, accelerating the march towards full equality. As President Biden said during his first joint address to Congress, the President…
A Proclamation on Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, and Constitution Week, 2023
More than two centuries ago, our Founders set in motion the most extraordinary experiment of self-government the world has ever known with three simple words: “We, the People.” These timeless words from our Constitution help capture the very idea of America — that we are all created equal and deserve to be treated…
Remarks by President Biden at an Event on Equal Pay Day to Celebrate Women’s History Month
6:01 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, hello, everyone. Welcome to the White House. This is the biggest crowd we’ve had since we got here. (Applause.) I’m Joe Biden. I’m Jill Biden’s husband. (Applause.) And proud of it. Welcome to Women’s History Month celebration. We’re honored to have what may well be the most inspiring event…
A Proclamation on Blind Americans Equality Day, 2021
Thirty-one years ago, our Nation moved closer to fulfilling its foundational promise of equal dignity and opportunity for all with the enactment of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act. This bipartisan legislation — which I proudly co-sponsored as a member of the United States Senate — has made a profound difference in the lives of blind Americans,…
Statement from President Joe Biden on International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day honors a truth we live every day—that women and girls are essential to success and progress in every aspect of our society. Promoting opportunities for women and girls strengthens security, stability, and prosperity for everyone. And we know that we cannot solve any of the great global challenges of our time if half the population is…
Statement from President Joe Biden on the 14th Anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
Fourteen years ago, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act became the law of the land as the first bill signed during the Obama-Biden Administration. This law creates important protections against pay discrimination and has helped close persistent gender and racial wage gaps that disadvantage women, particularly women of color, in the workplace. But fourteen years…
A Proclamation on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month, 2023
In June 1969, a courageous group of Americans rose up to protest the violence and marginalization they faced in what became known as the Stonewall Uprising. Police had raided the Stonewall Inn — a gay bar located in New York City — and for the next six days they clashed with LGBTQI+ protestors,…
A Proclamation on Bill of Rights Day, 2023
On December 15, 1791, after years of debate and deliberation, our forebearers ratified the Bill of Rights. In doing so, they forever enshrined the fundamental rights and liberties we hold sacred as Americans and set in motion the greatest self-governance experiment in the history of the world. The freedoms guaranteed by the Bill…
