![]() Our belief is that the empowerment of women is rooted in the concept of freedom - in the concept of freedom, a concept that is true to this country and to the United States.Īnd when I talk about freedom in the context of our conversation today, it is not only the freedom from harm or violence or want, it is the freedom to create one’s own future unobstructed, unimpaired.Īnd I know there are many factors that will impact a woman’s ability to survive and thrive. And they must be able to participate equally, including in leadership roles. ![]() Because the wellbeing of women will be a reflection of the wellbeing of all of society.Īs I have said - and actually spoke yesterday in the speech that I gave - I do strongly believe women must be able to fully participate in economic, political, and social life. In fact, in almost every trip that I have taken - international trip - from Guatemala, to South Korea, to here in Ghana, I have convened women leaders so I could hear from them and hear their stories in a way that we can then reflect on the role that we have as the United States to uplift those stories and to collaborate and partner as - as much as we can and also to talk about the status of women in our world.īecause I do believe that a real measure of the condition of our globe, much less of each of our respective countries - a real measure of the status of our wellbeing is going to be reflected by the status and the wellbeing of women.Īnd so, for all of these reasons, these conversations are very important. This group of leaders, their - their work ranges from healthcare, to agriculture, to retail, to the culinary arts.Īnd, as many of you know, I have spent a majority of my career fighting for the health, the safety, and the wellbeing of women and girls.Īs Vice President of the United States, that work has extended abroad. And I thank you for all that you do and for taking this time. This is an esteemed group of entrepreneurs who happen to be women and happen to be doing extraordinary work that really is a model for the potential of all people, but in particular for our girls and women.Īnd so, I’m very honored to be with each of you today. It is my immense pleasure to be with these extraordinary leaders and to engage in the conversation that we will have this afternoon. THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, greetings, everyone. Get Involved Show submenu for “Get Involved””.The White House Show submenu for “The White House””.Office of the United States Trade Representative.Office of Science and Technology Policy.Executive Offices Show submenu for “Executive Offices””.Administration Show submenu for “Administration””.
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