| Nov. 13-20 |
Seventeen Iraqi women politicians came to Washington, D.C., Nov. 13 - 20 to make their pitch directly to U.S. policy makers and the American public. |
| Oct. 24 |
Amb. Ellen Sauerbrey gives the U.S. Statement at the UNGA on Women's Issues. "The U.S. is firmly committed to women's rights, which is why we are sponsoring a resolution this year on Women and Political Participation." |
| Sept. 22 |
The United States is deeply committed to advancing women's issues and will sponsor a resolution on "Women and Political Participation" at the 2003 UN General Assembly. |
| July 15 - 16 |
 Secretary of State Colin L. Powell, Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs Paula Dobriansky, and other prominent Americans hosted their Afghan counterparts for the third meeting of the U.S.-Afghan Women's Council in Washington D.C.
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| July 9 |
Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs Dobriansky traveled to Baghdad to meet with Coalition Provisional Authority Head Ambassador L. Paul Bremer. The purpose of her visit is to meet with Iraqi women leaders and activists to hear first hand about their hopes, dreams and aspirations for liberated Iraq. Undersecretary Dobriansky’s visit will highlight the Department’s commitment to the full participation of women in Iraq’s political, economic and social life. She also will be discussing the status of women and children, human rights for all Iraqis and democracy and rule of law. |
| July 2 |
Under Secretary of State Paula Dobriansky's aritcle in The Washington Post, "Standing up for Iraqi Women," addresses U.S. support for women's human rights in Post-Saddam Hussein Iraq. |
| May 16 |
Senior Coordinator Charlotte Ponticelli gave remarks at the Center for the Study of Islam and Democracy (CSID) Fourth Annual Conference on Democratization in the Muslim World. She focused on U.S. outreach efforts to women in Muslim-majority countries. |
| May 13 - 15 |
U.S. Delegation to OSCE Human Dimension Seminar in Warsaw, Poland. Special Advisor for Public Outreach and U.S. Delegation member Sally I. Buikema delivered the opening statement on U.S. support for women in public and economic life. Closing U.S. statement delivered by Maureen Walsh, General Council, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe and delegation member. |
| May 9 |
President Bush outlined a plan to create a U.S.-Middle East Free Trade Zone in 10 years during a commencement address at the University of South Carolina, Colombia, SC. The President highlighted women's key role in building economic opportunities in the region. |
| April 23 |
Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs Paula Dobriansky will host a roundtable at the Department of State for non-governmental organizations and members of the "Women for a Free Iraq" organization for a discussion about the legacy of Saddam Hussein's rule and the human rights situation of women in Iraq. |
| April 11 |
Under Secretary for Global Affairs Paula Dobriansky spoke at the Heritage Foundation on "Women and the Transition to Democracy: Iraq, Afghanistan, Beyond" |
| April 10 |
Ambassador Ellen Sauerbrey, U.S Representative to the U.N. Commission on the Status of Women speaks at the 59th Session of United Nations Commission on Human Rights; Geneva, Switzerland. Subject: Fighting International Trafficking, Oppression, Illiteracy and Impoverishment of Women |
| March 27 |
Deputy Senior Coordinator Charlotte Ponticelli addressed a NGO Monthly Briefing Series on “Respect for Women: The Bush Administration’s Firm Commitment.” |
| March 10 |
National Women's History Month Program "Women Pioneering the Future" |
| March 8 |
First Lady Laura Bush's message commemorating International Women's Day |
| March 6 |
Under Secretary for Global Affairs Paula Dobriansky hosted an event at the Foreign Press Center featuring the group Women for a Free Iraq. The group is dedicated to speaking openly about the suffering of all Iraqi people under the brutal regime of Saddam Hussein. Washington, DC. Remarks. |
| March 3 - 14 |
47th Session on the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), United Nations, New York, NY. Ellen Sauerbrey was sworn in as U.S. Representative to the CSW on January 31, 2003. |
| February 23-26 |
International Conference on Pathbreaking Strategies in the Global Fight Against Sex Trafficking. Remarks by Deputy Secretary Armitage. Remarks by Under Secretary Dobriansky. |
| February 19 |
"Globalization and Change in Central Asia" Senior Coordinator April Palmerlee gave the keynote address at the Center for the Humanities and Arts symposium, University of Georgia. Ms. Palmerlee focused on the status of women in Central Asia countries and Afghanistan. |
| February 12 |
"Respect for Women: The Global Imperative" Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs Paula J. Dobriansky remarks to the Women's Congressional Caucus and the Women's Foreign Policy Group, Washington, D.C. |
| January 21 |
Senior Coordinator April Palmerlee's letter to the editor of The New York Times is published. |
| January 8-9 |
Under Secretary of State Paula Dobriansky was in Afghanistan January 8th and 9th to co-chair a meeting of the US-Afghan Women's Council. Women's rights and human rights more broadly are central themes of her meetings. Media Note Press Availability Departure Statement. Foreign Press Center Briefing. NBC Interview. |
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