Tag: Obama

WCI Program Manager Nasrin Rafiq Speaks out on Women’s Security in Afghanistan

Women’s Campaign International’s Program Manager in Afghanistan, Nasrin Rafiq, comments on recent news articles that have discussed a growing security for women in Afghanistan.

By WCI | 2009.03.26 | Posted in Voices from the Field | Tagged , ,

Obama Establishes The White House Council on Women and Girls

On Wednesday, March 11, President Obama signed The White House Council on Women and Girls into existence. The council will be headed by Valerie Jarrett and will be comprised of the heads of all Cabinets.

By WCI | 2009.03.17 | Posted in Top Stories | Tagged ,

President Obama Appoints Ambassador for International Women’s Issues

Women’s Campaign International welcomes the appointment of Melanne Verveer to the post of ambassador-at-large for international women’s issues.

By WCI | 2009.03.11 | Posted in Top Stories | Tagged ,