Central Perk: Empowering Women and Girls at Home and Abroad

vineri, 5 octombrie 2012

Empowering Women and Girls at Home and Abroad

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Friday, October 5, 2012

Empowering Women and Girls at Home and Abroad

Last week, the United States, along with 12 other founding nations, announced Equal Futures -- a new partnership between the U.S. and other nations to advance the rights and opportunities of women and girls.

Have questions about the Equal Futures Partnership? Today, at 2:30 p.m. EDT join us for a special session of White House Office Hours with Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to the President and Chair of the White House Council on Women and Girls, and Samantha Power, Senior Director for Multilateral Affairs. During a live Q&A on Twitter they will answer your questions about how the Obama Administration is working to empower women and girls -- both here and abroad through the Equal Futures Partnership.

Find out how to join the live Twitter Q&A at 2:30 p.m. EDT.

Watch: West Wing Week

Check out this week's behind-the-scenes footage of West Wing Week.

Watch this week's episode of West Wing Week

In Case You Missed It

Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog:

The Employment Situation in September
Private sector establishments added 104,000 jobs last month, and overall non-farm payroll employment rose by 114,000. The economy has now added private sector jobs for 31 straight months.

National Energy Action Month
It's National Energy Action Month. Learn how President is pursuing an all-of-the-above strategy to help the United States achieve energy independence.

Launching the Equal Futures Partnership to Expand Women’s Political and Economic Participation
Closing the gender gap in women’s political and economic participation will help secure greater prosperity for everyone.

Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

9:30 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

10:00 AM: The President departs the White House en route Fairfax, Virginia

10:50 AM: The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

12:05 PM: The President departs Virginia

1:15 PM: The President arrives Cleveland, Ohio

2:30 PM: The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

4:55 PM: The President departs Cleveland, Ohio

6:05 PM: The President arrives Joint Base Andrews

6:20 PM: The President arrives the White House

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