In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness month this past October, the Department of Education, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development collaborated to hold ten town hall events throughout the country on the topic of Engaging Men and Boys in Ending Violence Against Women.
Lynn Rosenthal shares her experiences from this past October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month. She traveled took around the country to visit communities, host roundtable meetings with local domestic violence advocates to hear about their successes in the field, as well as the challenges they are facing every day.
Senior Advisor to the President Valerie Jarrett reflects on the President's powerful speech on the importance of continuing the fight for equality for women and girls during a dinner that honored Freedom Riders, who put their own lives in jeopardy in order to fight for the end of gender segregation in the South.
Alison A. Hickey, Under Secretary for Benefits at the Department of Veterans Affairs, shares VA efforts on benefits for veterans and recognizes women who have served during this Veterans Day.
November 11, 2011 at 9:00 AM ET by Alison A. Hickey
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness month this past October, the Department of Education, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development collaborated to hold ten town hall events throughout the country on the topic of Engaging Men and Boys in Ending Violence Against Women.
President Obama Speaks at the National Women's Law Center Annual Awards Dinner on November 9, 2011. This year's dinner celebrated the 50th anniversary of the women freedom riders.
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness month, the Department of Education, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development collaborated to hold ten town hall events throughout the country on the topic of Engaging Men and Boys in Ending Violence Against Women.
Tina Tchen, the Executive Director of the White House Council on Women and Girls and Chief of Staff to the First Lady, reflects on her experience leading the US delegation to the Pacific Women's Empowerment Policy Dialogue.
January Contreras, Department of Homeland Security Ombudsman for Citizenship & Immigration Services, and designee to the White House Council on Women & Girls, participates in the National Network to End Domestic Violence’s Community Engagement Day.
November 3, 2011 at 6:01 PM ET by January Contreras
Text4baby, a free health education text messaging service for pregnant women and new moms, is reaching its primary target audience of medically underserved women and achieving a number of its health education goals, according to a preliminary assessment presented at the American Public Health Association annual meeting this week.
Valerie Jarrett, Chair of the White House Council on Women and Girls, speaks to the North Carolina Governor's Conference for Women about the ways the Obama Administration is working to create an environment where women and girls can reach their full potential.
Software innovators harness the power of mobile technology to help prevent dating violence and abuse by keeping young adults connected to trusted friends and providing easy access to important resources for help including local police and abuse hotlines.
As we continue to climb out of the worst recession since the Great Depression and Americans continue to struggle, it is clear that the need for continued action is urgent. There are things that Washington can do right now to create jobs and grow the economy, and the President has put together the American Jobs Act to do exactly that.
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Valerie Jarrett joined Lynn Rosenthal at a Champions of Change event to honor 14 individuals and organizations from across the country who are focused on ending domestic violence in their communities.
The Presidential Early Career Scientists and Engineer Honorees share their advice to young women interested in getting involved in science, engineering, math, or technology.
Welcome to the Council on Women and Girls Weekly Highlights! Learn about the Nobel Peace Prize winners, visits from female soccer and basketball all-stars, the First Lady's attempt to beat a Guiness World Record, and the state arrival for the President and First Lady of South Korea.
Sara Manzano-Díaz, Director of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Women’s Bureau, traces her journey as a Latino American, and discusses the administration's commitment to, and the increasing influence of Latinos in America.
October 17, 2011 at 9:20 AM ET by Sara Manzano-Diaz
The White House Office of Public Engagement and the White House Council on Women and Girls host members of the African Women’s Entrepreneurship Program (AWEP), an initiative launched in coordination with the Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program.
The Justice Department and The Office on Violence Against Women join all our partners in recognizing October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
