Admittedly, she had in the past talked about elevating women from poverty in developing countries too, much through birth control. I think it was her TED talk (could be wrong, will google later). Hoping she’ll do more for women outside of US too!
If her work is with women and girls around the world, why is her money only being invested in American women?
Forget increasing power and influence...we’re just looking to increase personal autonomy over our own bodies without facing imprisonment or death.
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Melinda's work on behalf of women and girls around the world inspires me every day. She's committing $1 billion over the next ten years to increasing women's power and influence in the United States. Because #EqualityCantWait
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I know she does. And I admire her efforts in general. That’s why I’m hoping she might be open to paying attention to women who are fighting to be
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Because if she invested like that in the Arab world, she’d be slimed as “islamophobic.” Also, despite the claims of America being a “patriarchy,” she no doubt knows it has greater likelihood of success.
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To be fair the Gates foundation has definitely done a lot for women internationally. Also, welcome back! I heard you were banned.
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I am so with you. But do it have to be either/or? I feel we all have different parts to play.
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This is done to make them look virtuous, not to create millions of enemies
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