Women’s Empowerment
Pompeo: The world needs courageous women
Meet this year's recipients of the State Department's International Women of Courage Awards, who have all overcome great risks to champion women's rights.
The power of the ballot [video]
The United States has embraced democracy throughout its history. See how the country has expanded the right to vote to empower its citizens.
Eliminating economic barriers for women grows economies
More than 12 million women have been helped by the Women's Global Development and Prosperity Initiative. That number is expected to grow.
A monument to U.S. women’s right to vote turns 100
Learn about the U.S. suffrage movement and the women depicted in a sculpture on display in the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
Gambian works to protect girls from cutting ritual
Giving birth to a daughter inspired Jaha Dukureh to take action to end a painful and medically unnecessary procedure inflicted on girls around the world.
Refugees in Chad learn new farming techniques
When resettled refugees have to learn the landscape of their new home, overcoming farming challenges can be tough. This program has a solution.
This startup helps the environment … and its workers
An innovative Panamanian startup supports women in business, provides jobs for paroled prisoners and helps to recycle organic waste.
Here’s one way women-owned startups find financing
In Denmark, the U.S. Embassy teamed up with a local organization to equip female entrepreneurs with the support they need to succeed.
U.S. and Israel strengthen economic and scientific ties
The 2019 U.S.-Israel Joint Economic Development Group meetings addressed women's empowerment and closer collaboration on artificial intelligence research.