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2012 Women's History Month & International Women's Day

Presidential Proclamation - Women’s History Month, 2012

March 01, 2012- As Americans, ours is a legacy of bold independence and passionate belief in fairness and justice for all. For generations, this intrepid spirit has driven women pioneers to challenge injustices and shatter ceilings in pursuit of full and enduring equality.
Remarks at the International Women of Courage Awards Ceremony

March 8, 2012 - SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you all. Thank you very much. Thank you. Good morning and welcome to the State Department once again. I am so grateful that all of you have joined us here today for what has become, in our view, one of the most important and special occasions of the year here in Washington.
International Women's Day - Remarks by Melanne Verveer, Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues

March 6, 2012 - As we mark International Women’s Day, we honor the accomplishments and special contributions of women all over the world. The past year has seen new milestones in the struggle for gender equality, illuminating the bravery and determination of so many women working on the front lines of change in every part of the world.
About Women's History Month

Women’s History Month had its origins as a national celebration in 1981 when Congress passed Pub. L. 97-28 which authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982 as “Women’s History Week." In 1987 Congress passed Pub. L. 100-9 which designated the month of March 1987 as “Women’s History Month." (source: http://www.womenshistorymonth.gov/about.html)
2012 National Women’s History Month Theme: Women’s Education–Women’s Empowerment

Although women now outnumber men in American colleges nationwide, the reversal of the gender gap is a very recent phenomenon. The fight to learn was a valiant struggle waged by many tenacious women—across years and across cultures—in our country.

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Educating Women and Girls (PDF 32 pages)

Equal access to education by males and females has been defined as a universal human right by the United Nations. Realizing this right by expanding educational opportunities for women and girls requires the commitment of many sectors of a society. This issue of eJournal USA explores how international organizations, state governments, the private sector and individuals — in many different countries — are tackling this global challenge and improving people’s lives.
Women in America: Indicators of Social and Economic Well-Being (PDF 97 pages)

The White House released a new report entitled Women in America: Indicators of Social and Economic Well-Being, a statistical portrait showing how women are faring in the United States today and how their lives have changed over time. This is the first comprehensive federal report on women since 1963, when the Commission on the Status of Women, established by President Kennedy and chaired by Eleanor Roosevelt, produced a report on the conditions of women.
Women of Influence (PDF 36 pages)

This collection chronicles how 21 notable American women broke new ground, some by championing equal rights for all and others by their accomplishments in fields such as government, literature, and even in war.
Making Their Mark: Black Women Leaders (PDF 28 pages)

This issue of eJournal USA profiles African-American women of the 20th and 21st centuries who have made significant contributions to many spheres of American life. It also offers insights into how earlier generations of African-American women serve as touchstones for the present generation.
Enterprising Women, Thriving Societies (PDF 21 pages)

Women’s entrepreneurship is on the rise, alleviating poverty and boosting economic growth.

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Library of Congress: Women’s History Month

Fact Sheet: Advancing The Rights Of Women And Girls: A Cornerstone Of U.S. Foreign Policy

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