Results are Tagged with "Women and Girls Empowerment"
International Women of Courage 2017
Established in 2007, the annual Secretary of State's International Women of Courage Award honors women around the globe who have exemplified exceptional courage and leadership in advocating for human rights, women’s equality, and social progress, often at great personal risk.
International Women of Courage Jestina Mukoko
In March 2010 Jestina Mukoko was one of ten human rights defenders honored in the U.S. State Department's International Women of Courage Awards, she returned as an alumni in 2016.
International Woman of Courage May Sabe Phyu
May Sabe Phyu's bravery in the face of criminal charges, harassment, and fines for her leadership in advocating for the full and equal rights of women in ethnic and religious minorities in Burma earned her recognition as an International Woman of Courage.
Chocolate Tour Sweetens Entrepreneurs' Perspectives
Hear from Tajik entrepreneur, Makhina Osimi, about her experience with IVLP.
Exchange Programs 2015 Year in Review
2015 was an extraordinary year for exchange programs. Take a look at some of our favorite moments. Apply for an exchange program in 2016 exchanges.state.gov
2015 GSMP Alumnae Empower Women Around the World
Sixteen international participants have completed the U.S. Department of State’s espnW Global Sports Mentoring Program (GSMP) and now join the ranks of 50 other GSMP alumnae.
Fulbright on the Millennial Trains Project: Lala, South Africa
The Millennial Trains Project (MTP) leads crowd-funded transcontinental train journeys for diverse groups of young innovators to explore America's new frontiers.
Lala, a participant from South Africa details her experience on the train studying obesity.
The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women - U.S. Department of State Entrepreneurship Program
The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women - U.S. Department of State Entrepreneurship Program leverages the expertise of the public and private sectors to form a partnership that encourages inclusive economic growth in the Middle East and Northern Africa.
International Women of Courage 2015
Department of State honors women around the globe who have exemplified exceptional courage through the International Women of Courage Award
Women Entrepreneurs
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women is a global initiative that fosters economic growth by providing women entrepreneurs around the world with a business and management education, mentoring and networking, and access to capital.