The Voices of Women and Girls are Heard!

Posted on March 12, 2009. Filed under: Health, Women's Health, health and wellness | Tags: , , , , |

I just have to give a “shout out” to President Obama for establishing the White House Council on Women and Girls!!! Woohoo Mr. President!! Signed today in the presence of several women’s organizations and those representing federal agencies, this demonstrates his commitment to renewing the sense of spirit and hope in this country. We have made so many strides for women’s rights, but we have continued to struggle to have the voices of women and girls adequately heard in this country. This council will represent what has been needed for such a long time — a resounding voice for the individuals who are often seen as the vulnerable population. A resounding voice for women’s health, women’s rights, equal pay, quality and accessible child care, and family leave. We must recognize that these are not just women’s issues, but issues for the entire family. When you provide women with what they need to be strong and empowered, their families reap the benefits as well. 

Here is what the council will address in it’s first year:

  • Improving women’s economic security by ensuring that each of the agencies is working to directly improve the economic status of women.
  • Working with each agency to ensure that the administration evaluates and develops policies that establish a balance between work and family.
  • Working hand-in-hand with the Vice President, the Justice Department’s Office of Violence Against Women and other government officials to find new ways to prevent violence against women, at home and abroad.
  • Finally, the critical work of the Council will be to help build healthy families and improve women’s health care.

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