A Jew, a Muslim, a Christian describe life under Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Three women from Jerusalem -- a Jew, a Muslim and a Christian -- have toured the United States together, speaking to civic, academic and religious groups about what life is like under the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the compelling need for peace. (complete text)
Says international partnerships provide important support for women
International cooperation and supportive partnerships are keys to helping women realize their potential contributions to their societies, according to the State Department's Senior Coordinator for International Women's Issues, Charlotte Ponticelli. The focus of Ponticelli's September 13 remarks was on ways to enhance opportunities for women in the Middle East. (complete text)
Aid programs aim for full integration into economic, political life
Full integration of women into the economic, political and social life of their homelands in the Asia-Pacific region is the goal of many U.S.-government led programs, according to a fact sheet released September 9 by the Office of the senior coordinator for international women's issues of the U.S. Department of State. (complete text)
Outlines projects representative of U.S. efforts for women in the region
The full participation of women in society is a key factor in creating stable democracies, prosperous economies and peace, according to a fact sheet issued September 1 by the State Department's Office of the Senior Coordinator for International Women's Issues. (complete text)
Mideast Partnership Initiative provides women with tools to succeed
Addressing women's issues is one of the four key pillars in the Bush administration's Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), launched in 2002. To date, MEPI has devoted $9 million to programs designed specifically for women, according to a State Department fact sheet issued August 23. (complete text)
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