Economic programs will be hosting around covid19 Economic Impact on women. Covid19 is a crisis like no other and it has had a catastrophic effect on womens economic wellbein. Of course as we all know, women were already at an economic disadvantage before this crisis. In every corner of the world women have been at a disadvantage in terms of education, career options, wage rates, Financial Inclusion and access to technology. The burden of unpaid work and family care also contribute to widening gender inequality. At the same time, women have been at the front line of fighting covid19. From essential workers to childcare. And now is of the impact on the service and retail industries, women are bearing the brunt of economic cost. We at the Atlantic Council are committed to understanding what is happening both here and within the United States and around the world and striving to chart a better way forward out of the crisis. Im excited about our Global Business and economic program, working
This afternoon. Im jean elwood, Vice President of foundation and institutional getting at the Atlantic Council. Im so pleased to welcome you to the first of a series of events the Atlantic Council and our Global Business and Economic Programs will be hosting around covid19 Economic Impact on women area covid19 is a crisis like no other and it has had a catastrophic effect on womens economic wellbeing area of course as we all know, women were already at an economic disadvantage before this crisis. In every corner of the world women have been at a disadvantage in terms of education , career options, wage rates, Financial Inclusion and access to Technology Area the burden of unpaid work and family care also contribute to widening genderinequality. At the same time , women have been at the front line of fighting covid19. Essential workers to childcare. And now is of the impact on the service and retail industries, women are bearing the bruntof economic cost. We the Atlantic Council are com
Development administrator mark green testified before the Appropriations Committee and Donald Trumps 2021 budget request for his agency, he fielded questions on the various foreign aid programs run by usaid and his agencys involvement in responding to the global coronavirus outbreak. [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] the subcommittee on state, foreign operations and related programs will come to order. Administrator green, thank youou for joining us today. I really do want to thank you for your stewardship of usaid during very difficult times and for the dedication of our Development Professionals. Usaid helps the worlds most do need a kleenex . We are all carrying them around. Usaid helps the worlds mosta vulnerable, assists in recovery from natural disasters and humanitarian crises, and supports countries efforts
Indopacific region. He spoke at an event by the brookings institution. Ladies and gentlemen, good morning and welcome to the brookings institution. Before i begin my remarks, id just like to say on behalf of the institution that we are thinking every moment about the challenges that australia is facing with the wildfires that are impacting australia in such a dramatic and negative way. Tan they are in our thoughts and in our prayers. As well, we also are focused on the passenger list of the aircraft that was lost in iran two days ago. All of those souls are in our thoughts and prayers today. Im john allen im the president of the brookings institution. We are very honored to have you with us. Happy kn happy new year. We are pleased this morning to welcome the secretary of the Army Ryan Mccarthy who is our distinguished guest and our great ally in helping to study the future of the United States army, the defense department, and the challenges that we face in the security environment. Se
It runs an hour. Good morning, everyone. Welcome to the United States department of state. My name is kelly curry. I am the ambassador at large for women global issues here at the department. We are honored and delighted to have leaders from across the u. S. Government here in attendance for the inaugural meeting of the Interagency Steering Committee of the White Houses Womens Global Development and prosperity initiative. Thank you so much for coming. Its now my great pleasure to introduce our wonderful secretary of state, michael pompeo, to open our discussion. Thank you. Thank you, ambassador curry. Welcome, everyone. Ambassador curry will be heading this new wgdp unit here at the state department. Congratulations to you. Thank you. Its a privilege and, frankly, joyous for me to be here today to kick off this inaugural Interagency Steering Committee meeting. Thank you all for being here. Our country was founded on the self evident idea and truth that every man and woman is endowed wi