Women’s Empowerment Principles Annual Event

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Hillary Rodham Clinton was the keynote speaker at the Women’s Empowerment Principles Annual Event at the United Nations. Clinton focused on the progress of women around the world and highlighted the work that still needs to be done. Her appearance came a day after unveiling the Clinton Foundation’s No Ceilings report which studies women’s progress around the world over the last twenty years. While this event was overshadowed Clinton’s press conference where she addressed the issue of using a personal email while at the State Department, it is a continuation of her work empowering women and girls around the world.

Video Source: YouTube

Voice and Agency: Empowering Women and Girls for Shared Prosperity

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

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Last Wednesday, The World Bank released a report entitled “Voice and Agency: Empowering Women and Girls for Shared Prosperity.” The report pulls data from hundreds of sources and provides an overview of the issues women and girls face across the globe. A live discussion was held to reveal the findings with Hillary Rodham Clinton delivering the keynote address. Those also taking part in the event include: Dr. Jim Yong Kim, World Bank Group President; Jeni Klugman, Director, Gender & Development, World Bank Group; and Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director, UN Women.

We are unable to embed the video from this event, but you may view the full video on The World Bank’s website by CLICKING HERE.

News/Image Source: The World Bank