Advocates and Athletes Join the Vice President for the Launch of the 1 is 2 Many PSA

Young athletes and advocates in the fight to end dating violence share their reactions to the Vice President's PSA and what it means to them speak out on the issue.

President Obama Holds a Press Conference

President Obama speaks with reporters from the White House Briefing Room

Progress Toward a World Without Violence Against Women and Girls

President Obama takes another important step to prioritize and protect the rights of women and girls around the world

African American Women's Forum

The White House hosts an African American Women’s Forum, bringing women from across the nation together for an opportunity to discuss issues that are important to women in the African American community.

Join the Conversation: STEM Master Teacher Corps

The STEM Master Teacher Corps initiative will strengthen the quality of STEM education nation-wide and help meet the President’s goal of moving U.S. students from the middle to the top of the pack in math and science.

Honoring Title IX Every Day

Russlynn Ali, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the Department of Education, discusses the successes of Title IX as well as the important work that remains to be done.

@TechGirls: Brilliant, Fearless and Passionate

A group of young women from the Middle East and North Africa interested in careers in science and technology – also known as TechGirls – visited the White House for an interactive discussion about the ways women can utilize innovation and technology to make a difference in the world

Celebrating 40 Years of Title IX: Getting Girls & Women in the Game!

Billie Jean King was at the White House this week to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the landmark legislation that forever changed the academic, athletic and professional fields of America. This was a critical moment in our Nation’s history that King, and millions of girls and women like her, will remember and celebrate.

Observing 40 Years of Title IX

The White House Council on Women and Girls marks the 40th anniversary of Title IX.

Women Chart a New Course Onboard U.S. Navy Submarines

The first contingent of 24 women who completed the Navy’s nuclear submarine program met with President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House

President Obama Adds Historic Focus on Women’s Rights at G-8 and NATO Summits

Recognizing women as drivers of economic growth and as essential actors for strengthening global peace and security, recent G8 and NATO summits made history by placing women’s rights squarely on the agenda.

Remarks by the First Lady and Dr. Jill Biden to the Women's Caucus at the Democratic National Convention

Presidential Proclamation -- National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, 2012

Op-ed by Vice President Biden: An Issue Beyond Debate: Congress Should Act Now to Protect Women