It's finally here! The first title from Moment of Lift Books—Radical Inclusion, by the amazing David Moinina Sengeh (), hits shelves in the U.S. today. I can't wait for everyone to read David's story. m-gat.es/42eQFb0
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Philanthropist, businesswoman, & global advocate for women & girls. Co-chair of the . Founder of . Author of The Moment of Lift.
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An important piece from 's about why this moment of economic downturn makes it even more important for investors to recommit to investing in diversity.
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In tough economic times, investors may be tempted to make "safer bets" and step back from diversity. But as @RecastCapital's @SaraZulkosky reminds us, diverse perspectives often lead to big returns. pvtl.ventures/3AcirZV
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I had a great time on the with , where we discussed his new book, #RadicalInclusion. Thanks for having us! #MomentofLift
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Melinda French Gates is partnering with Flatiron Books to release a new publishing imprint that highlights authors pushing for equality. She sits down with @SheinelleJones to talk about making an impact through “radical inclusion.”
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One thing I admire about David Moinina Sengeh () is his tireless commitment to learn from the people around him—even the ones who disagree with him. I can't wait for you to read his book, Radical Inclusion.
Learn more: m-gat.es/3p0vQ4M
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Thanks to lifesaving vaccines, children all over the world are protected from preventable diseases. Increasing access to vaccines will ensure more children everywhere can live longer, healthier lives. #VaccinesWork
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With diseases like polio and measles on the rise, it’s more important than ever to #BuildBackImmunity lost during the pandemic and protect children from deadly, preventable diseases that cut precious lives short.
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A new report from @UNICEF spotlights a global decline in vaccination rates that leaves millions of children unprotected from preventable diseases.
We must recover quickly to ensure equitable access to vaccines and #BuildBackImmunity together. gates.ly/3AdcgVq
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On #WorldMalariaDay, I’m celebrating Neema Vulugu and the many amazing women leading the charge to end this deadly disease in their communities. By investing in women leaders and amplifying their voices, we can help #EndMalaria once and for all.
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Happy #WorldBookDay! As a lifelong reader, I've always believed in the power of stories to call us to be our best selves. In my latest newsletter, I talk about how the worlds we encounter on the pages we read can end up changing the world we live in, too.
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It was great to be in D.C. last week for the and Spring Meetings—and for some joyful conversations that reminded me of the power of optimism in the march toward progress.
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For most of the world, pregnancy and childbirth are becoming safer, but in the U.S., they’re becoming more dangerous—especially for Black women. We cannot sit by as Black mothers die preventable deaths.
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It shouldn’t be so hard for people in this country to take care of themselves and the ones they love. This inspiring set of actions from to increase access to affordable care and support caregivers is an important step in the right direction.
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Last year, I visited India to hear their digital transformation story. Last week, I was pleased to continue the conversation on secure and inclusive digital public infrastructure with , , , , , & .
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Thrilling conversation with @jchatterleyCNN @UNSGSA @nsitharaman @melindagates @NandanNilekani and @Dan_Schulman on digital infrastructure, financial inclusion, and public-private partnerships -- Thank you!
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Thank you and for hosting this discussion with African finance ministers. I was grateful to hear the perspectives of these leaders and learn about their priorities for reforms to the international financial system.
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Thank you, Ajay Banga, for the conversation about the challenges facing low-income countries and the importance of advancing gender equality. I look forward to our continued partnership with the .
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Grateful for this important discussion with , , and on removing barriers to women's economic participation and the importance of women having a seat at the table. One thing is clear: When we expand women’s economic power, everyone benefits.
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Powerful conversation on empowering women’s leaders with @melindagates, Adji Bousso Dieng & Mina Al-Oraibi and the role of STEM in breaking barriers.
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Very happy to welcome to the Group Spring Meetings today, where she discussed how to advance the business case for gender inclusion and equality, to advance women’s full economic empowerment and participation.
Event: wrld.bg/7F2B50NE9pZ
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., your leadership on development finance and your understanding of the importance of strengthening women’s economic power is both essential and appreciated. Thank you for the insightful conversation.
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Good meeting with @melindagates @gatesfoundation in the margins of #SpringMeetings in Washington.
We discussed public-private cooperation to promote financial inclusion and gender equality and the need to fight poverty and protect most vulnerable citizens and countries.
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Investing in inclusive digital public infrastructure will transform lives, especially for women. Watch join panelists to discuss the importance of digital transformation in advancing women’s economic power, this Friday, April 14. #DPI
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Thanks and for the candid conversation about the inequities women face—and what we can do to build women’s power.
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Tune in Tomorrow & hear , , , , , & moderator discuss empowering women as entrepreneurs & leaders. Share your questions in the comments. wrld.bg/ojTa50NtXW6 #ReshapingDevelopment
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Looking forward to this!
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The world needs to do more to support low-income countries and the women who are essential to lifting them out of poverty. As leaders gather at the this week, here's how they can help women turn their economic potential into true economic power.
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I love this old picture of two of my siblings and me on Easter.
To me, it’s symbolic of what the holiday represents: the importance of family, rejuvenation, and joy. To all who celebrate, Happy Easter!
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Yesterday’s anti-science ruling by a federal court in Texas—and the legal standoff that ensued—threatens a woman's right to make her own decisions about her life. Keep organizing, voting, and advocating to ensure those decisions remain yours.
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A federal judge on Friday invalidated the FDA's approval of the abortion pill mifepristone. Another judge, less than an hour later, ordered the FDA to do nothing to restrict the pill's availability.
The situation is complicated. Here's what we know. nyti.ms/3ZP5Iql
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For the world to become better, safer, more prosperous, more resilient, and more equal, it must first become healthy. That’s why the work of the to improve #HealthForAll is so important and why it should matter to all of us. #WHO75
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Every single person deserves to have access to the resources that can help them live a healthy life. Happy 75 years to the @WHO and thank you for advancing #HealthForAll. bit.ly/3mjzKoE
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An inspiring farewell from a remarkable leader. Thank you, Jacinda, for your leadership.
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Jacinda Ardern, who announced her resignation as New Zealand’s prime minister in January, bid farewell to politics in her home country on Wednesday.
She discussed the legacy she hoped to leave and ended her emotional speech in the Maori language.
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On May 2, 's incredible book #RadicalInclusion hits shelves in the U.S. To say I’m excited is an understatement.
David’s story is profoundly original, insightful, and optimistic, and I hope you read what he has to say. m-gat.es/40FhlBn
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In an increasingly online world, digital connectivity is an essential part of life no matter where you live. The effort announced yesterday will help close the digital gender divide—and connect more women & girls to the opportunities technology opens.
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Malawi has the highest cervical cancer death rate in the world. But this can change.
Expanding access to HPV vaccines, high-quality screening, and timely treatment can help prevent mothers, daughters, sisters, or friends from becoming a statistic.
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Garbanzo beans.
Ninth grade.
Iodized salt.
Your kid’s friends.
The ’s new podcast “Make Me Care About…” explains why these topics are more important than people realize. You won’t want to miss the first episode: m-gat.es/42NwW3n
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Last year, I met with women who are working to eradicate polio in Pakistan. I had one job: to listen.
I learned so much from them, and I’m grateful that experiences and ideas like theirs are informing solutions to #EndPolio and build a healthier future.
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Millions of women around the world can't access the contraceptives they need. As this new report underscores, the answer is more investment and innovation, not less.
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.'s latest report underscores an urgent problem: More than one billion adolescent girls and women are undernourished.
Read the report to learn how we can navigate our way out of this crisis: uni.cf/3mdD4RB
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When women have the power to make financial decisions for themselves and their families, their lives are transformed.
Watch how digital banking is changing the game in India.
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Our country is a different place because of Pat Schroeder. When she first ran for office, the idea that a young mother could also be an effective lawmaker was shocking to a lot of people. But the example she set taught us a lot about what an effective lawmaker really looks like.
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Progress isn't just a byproduct of the passage of time—it's the direct result of people demanding change.
To celebrate #IWD2023, I asked five women fighting for gender equity to share their thoughts about what’s working.
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What is “Pivotal Women”?
I’m excited to introduce the category on today's episode of in honor of #WomensHistoryMonth.
📺 Make sure to tune in and watch!
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By paying tribute to the women who shaped our past, the empowers and inspires the ones who will shape our future.
Proud that the & are supporting this new museum and its mission this #WomensHistoryMonth.
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Here's the truth: CHIPS won’t be successful unless we expand the labor force.
We can’t do that without affordable child care.
That’s why we’re requiring companies that receive funding to tell us how they plan to provide affordable child care for workers.
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There is so much I learned from Paul Farmer. But if I had to sum it up in one lesson, it would be the importance of putting people at the center of our work. On the anniversary of his death, I’m remembering the legacy he left behind—and doing my best to live up to it.
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Thank you for joining our special virtual event, Remembering Our Beloved Paul. To offer your own short tribute or reflection, you can post it on social media with #PaulFarmer.
Learn more about Dr.#PaulFarmer: pih.org/paul
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