Through their public appearances, contacts with the international media and humanitarian work, they expand public understanding of how the United Nations helps to improve the lives of people everywhere.

UN: Press Release

Launched at UN Headquarters in 2003, the Literacy Decade aims to improve literacy levels and empower people everywhere.

UNESCO: UK National Commission for UNESCO :: Literacy

And finally, my husband is also working to encourage young entrepreneurs everywhere to start businesses, to improve the health of our communities and to empower our young women and girls because it is never too late or too early to start changing this world for the better.

WHITEHOUSE: Town Hall with Students in Mumbai