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Weekly Wrap Up: “We Don’t Have a Moment to Waste”
Posted byon March 15, 2013 at 5:08 PM EDTHere’s a quick glimpse at what happened this week on WhiteHouse.gov.
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A Visit with Ordinary Heroes
Posted byon March 14, 2013 at 1:19 PM EDTThe DC Volunteer Lawyers Project provides free legal service to victims of domestic violence.
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Taking Action to Prevent Domestic Violence Homicide
Posted byon March 14, 2013 at 11:30 AM EDTScreening victims for risk factors at crime scenes, in hospital emergency rooms, and in court and linking those most at risk with immediate crisis intervention services can help prevent the most dangerous cases of domestic violence.
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First Lady Michelle Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry Present International Women of Courage Awards
Posted byon March 8, 2013 at 7:33 PM EDTMrs. Obama and Sec. Kerry celebrate International Women's Day by honoring nine extraordinary women.
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Empowering All Women to Reach Their Full Potential
Posted byon March 8, 2013 at 6:55 PM EDTPresident Obama has made promoting gender equality and advancing the status of women and girls central to our foreign policy and national security strategy, including by leading by example at home.
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Weekly Wrap Up: “This is Your Victory”
Posted byon March 8, 2013 at 6:33 PM EDTHere’s a quick glimpse at what happened this week on WhiteHouse.gov.
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Women in Silicon Valley Leading the Way
Posted byon March 8, 2013 at 5:20 PM EDTWomen investors play a crucial role in helping ensure that the best private-sector ideas - including those coming from women entrepreneurs - get the resources they need to help build companies and create jobs.
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Announcing AAPI Women Champions of Change
Posted byon March 8, 2013 at 10:49 AM EDTThe White House Champions of Change series is seeking nominations of outstanding AAPI women community leaders.
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White House Office Hours: The Violence Against Women Act
Posted byon March 7, 2013 at 5:55 PM EDTSenior Advisor Valerie Jarrett will answer questions on Twitter about the Violence Against Women Act.
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No One Should Have to Live in Fear of Violence
Posted byon March 7, 2013 at 4:59 PM EDTThanks to the bipartisan Violence Against Women Act, which President Obama signed today, thousands of women and men across the country who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking will be able to access resources they need in their communities to help heal from their trauma