International Women's Day 2010: Empowering Women At Home and Abroad

Every year since 1911, International Women’s Day on March 8 has focused global attention to the continued need for improving women’s status and opportunities everywhere in the world. Because of their roles in raising families, providing and seeking care, and managing household needs, the health of women is fundamental to healthy communities. And because healthy, productive communities are essential for global economic growth and regional security, the health of women is critical to global prosperity.

USG Resources & Official Texts

• Presidential Proclamation – Women’s History Month
• Remarks by the President and the First Lady at International Women’s Day Reception
• Secretary of State Clinton’s International Women’s Day Message (Video Clip)
• Sec. Clinton Announces the Winners of the 2010 International Women of Courage Award
• Michelle Obama, Secretary Clinton recognize champions of human rights
• USAID’s Commitment to Women’s health and welfare
• Ambassador Melanne Verveer at the Fifty-fourth session of the Commission on the Status of Women
• Office of Global Women’s Issues
• March 16: African-American Women’s Entrepreneurship: Webchat with business strategist Sharon Freeman
• President Obama Announces White House Council on Women and Girls (2009)

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