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You're starting to see a sense of empowerment and civic participation that I think is going to be powerful and good for the country.
WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Holds a Press Conference
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However, the disparity between men and women in economic participation and political empowerment remains wide: only 60% of the economic empowerment and just 20% of the political participation gender gap have been closed.
FORBES: The Global Gender Gap Is Closing, But The U.S. Is Still Failing Its Women
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Today, let us renew our commitment to meeting that challenge here in the United States, and let us redouble our efforts to build new paths to participation, empowerment, and progress around the world.
WHITEHOUSE: The White House
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"I'm not just talking about the Shura Council, I'm talking about the empowerment of women and their participation in the general affairs of the country, " she said.
BBC: Saudi Arabia king swears in first women on Shura Council
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Millions of girls are already being supported through innovative programs that promote health education, rights-based participation, and economic empowerment.
FORBES: Why the NoVo Foundation Invests in Girls and Women
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Gender equality and empowerment of women as well as the active participation of women in political, economic, social and cultural life should be promoted.
UNESCO: Social and Human Sciences