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Clinton On Global Economy, Empowerment In Pakistan & More

Global Economy Depends on Women, Says Clinton
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke at the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation’s (APEC) Women and the Economy Summit on Friday, where she stressed the importance of women’s involvement in the economy. “By increasing women’s participation in the economy and enhancing their efficiency and productivity, we can have a dramatic impact on the competitiveness and growth of our economies.” Read more.

Women Empowerment Through Social Entrepreneurship in Pakistan
Two young Pakistani women are making a difference for the lives of underprivileged women living in Pakistan. Khalida Brohi, 23, who hails from a tribal area of Balochistan, and Saba Gul, 28, part of Lahore’s upper economic class, are social entrepreneurs who have created innovative programs aimed at empowering women and girls in Pakistan. Read more.

Girls’ Education a Priority in South Sudan for USAID
Education is among the highest priorities for the people of the newly formed nation South Sudan. USAID is on the frontlines of this mission, especially when it comes to educating girls. Over the past five years, USAID has given over 9,000 scholarships in an effort to increase school attendance and also raise low literacy rates. Read more.

UK Launches New Program to Help Poorest Girls in the World
Britain has just launched the Girls Education Challenge, a new program that will help up to a million of the poorest girls in the world get an education. The program will call on NGOs, charities and the private sector in order to find better ways to get underprivileged girls in school. The program will focus on girls living throughout Africa and Asia. Read more.