The Secretary of States’ International Women of Courage Award honors women who have demonstrated exceptional courage, strength, and leadership in acting to improve others’ lives.

First lady Melania Trump honored a group of women from around the world for their bravery in fighting for women’s empowerment and human rights, often at great personal risk.

The poorest countries educate fewer girls.

We are proud of our Nation’s achievements in promoting women’s full participation in all aspects of American life and are resolute in our commitment to supporting women’s continued advancement in America and around the world.

Addressing the global crisis in girls’ education requires not just investment, but challenging cultural beliefs and practices.

Girls’ participation in sports helps them to excel not only as athletes, but in life.

Women’s Equality Day, 2015

“Valor knows no gender.”

Commemorating International Women’s Day

Women’s access to loans and financial services in Afghanistan has been woefully low. Now, hundreds of women have access and business is better than ever.

USAID honors survivors and heroes of gender-based violence

We need action if we hope to meaningfully address gender-based violence, sexual violence in conflicts, reduce poverty and provide opportunities for economic growth.