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First Lady Michelle Obama, Deputy Secretary Heather Higginbottom, and U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues Catherine Russell pose for a photo with the 2014 Secretary of State's International Women of Courage Awardees at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 4, 2014. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]
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Secretary of State John Kerry and U.K. Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs William Hague host a panel on ending and preventing sexual violence in conflict situations at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on February 25, 2014.
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With U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and her family looking on, Vice President Joe Biden signs the appointment papers for Catherine Russell to become the U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on January 17, 2014.
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Vice President Joseph Biden, with Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues Catherine Russell and U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy, participates in a round table discussion on women's role in the economy at DeNA, a Tokyo-based tech company, in Tokyo, Japan, on December 3, 2013.
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Secretary Kerry participates in the Equal Futures Ministerial at the UNGA with White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett, U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues Catherine Russell, Executive Director of UN Women Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, and President of the World Bank Dr. Jim Yong Kim.
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Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues Catherine Russell participates in the Women's Entrepreneurship in the Americas (WEAmericas) Convention
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Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues Catherine Russell with women entrepreneurs attending the WEAmericas Convention.
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Secretary of State John Kerry meets with African Women's Entrepreneurship Program (AWEP) Delegates at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on August 6, 2013.
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Secretary of State John Kerry breaks the daily Ramadan fast with an Iftar among a group of women graduates at the Fatimah Jinnah Women's University in Islamabad, Pakistan, during a visit on August 1, 2013.
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Secretary of State John Kerry shakes hands with senior Iraqi government officials and civil society leaders, who are participating in a U.S. program to support Iraqi widows and female heads of household, at the U.S. Department of State.
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Secretary of State John Kerry examines goods made by a textile worker during a break in an Organization of American States meeting.
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Secretary Kerry poses for a group photo during a tour of local businesses in Kabul, Afghanistan.
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Mrs. Teresa Heinz Kerry, First Lady Michelle Obama, Secretary of State John Kerry, and Under Secretary for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman pose with the 2013 International Women of Courage Award Winners (Lto R): Second Lieutenant Malalai Bahaduri of Afghanistan, Dr. Josephine Obiajulu Odumakin of Nigeria, Elena Milashina of Russia, Fartuun Adan of Somalia, and Julieta Castellanos of Honduras.
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Hassina Syed, owner of the Syed Companies, explains one of her product lines, hydroponic plants, to Secretary John Kerry during a women's business showcase held at the U.S. Embassy on Tuesday, in Kabul. Her other business lines also include trucking, solar lighting and hospitality.
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The Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues (S/GWI), headed by Ambassador Catherine M. Russell, seeks to ensure that women’s issues are fully integrated in the formulation and conduct of U.S. foreign policy. The Office works to promote stability, peace, and development by empowering women politically, socially, and economically around the world. Fact Sheet»

"No country can get ahead if it leaves half of its people behind. This is why the United States believes gender equality is critical to our shared goals of prosperity, stability, and peace, and why investing in women and girls worldwide is critical to advancing U.S. foreign policy." -Why Women are Central to U.S. Foreign Policy, an Op-Ed by Secretary of State John Kerry

International Women's Day
March 8, 2014

Secretary Kerry (Mar. 7): "The United States stands ready to protect and advance the health, education, and human rights of women and girls everywhere, because women's progress is human progress." Full Text»

International Women of Courage Awards Ceremony
March 4, 2014

Ambassador Russell (Mar. 4): "We’re delighted to have you here today to celebrate the 103rd anniversary of International Women’s Day, which we mark every year by recognizing women who have exemplified exceptional courage and leadership in advocating for human rights, women’s equality, and social progress, often at great personal risk." Full Text» DipNote» Award Winners»

Photos from IWOC Awards Ceremony

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Women's History Month 2014

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Women's History Month 2014: Cynthia Akuetteh
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Women's History Month 2014: Michelle Los Banos
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Women's History Month 2014: Donna McIntire
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Women's History Month 2014: Carolyn Kieffer
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Women's History Month 2014: Kim Morman
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Women's History Month 2014: Jacqueline Jones
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Throughout our Nation’s history, American women have led movements for social and economic justice, made groundbreaking scientific discoveries, enriched our culture with stunning works of art and literature, and charted bold directions in our foreign policy. They have served our country with valor, from the battlefields of the Revolutionary War to the deserts of Iraq and mountains of Afghanistan. During Women’s History Month, we recognize the victories, struggles, and stories of the women who have made our country what it is today. Presidential Proclamation» 2014 Gallery»

Presidential Memorandum
Coordination of Policies and Programs to Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women and Girls Globally

Promoting gender equality and advancing the status of all women and girls around the world remains one of the greatest unmet challenges of our time, and one that is vital to achieving our overall foreign policy objectives. Ensuring that women and girls, including those most marginalized, are able to participate fully in public life, are free from violence, and have equal access to education, economic opportunity, and health care increases broader economic prosperity, as well as political stability and security. Full Text»

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