Department of State: Office of Global Women's Issues

Today, the House passed the TAKE IT DOWN Act to create a safer digital future and protect our kids from deepfake exploitation.

Thank you to First Lady Melania Trump, Rep. María Elvira Salazar, and Senator Ted Cruz for leading this crucial legislation.

The White House proclaimed April as National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. At home and around the world, the U.S. is committed to protecting women and girls from sexual violence and promoting their well-being.

We welcomed content creators and new media to the State Department this week to meet with the International Women of Courage awardees and our senior officials. Thanks to all who joined us!

The 19th annual awards may be over, but their stories continue to inspire a safer, stronger, and more prosperous world. Watch the replay here:

Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the 19th Annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards Ceremony - United States Department of State MS FOTOVAT:  Good afternoon.  Please, everyone, be seated.  Thank you so much.  So good afternoon, everyone.  I have to say I’m so excited.  Thank you, all, for being here in this historic setting of the Benjamin Franklin Room here at the Department of State. I’m Kat Fotovat, the senior bu...

HAPPENING TODAY! We’re thrilled to announce the 19th annual International Women of Courage awards on April 1 at 1 PM ET. These honorees exemplify the values of a safer, stronger, and more prosperous world. Join us live:

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Next week, join Secretary of State, Marco Rubio and First Lady Melania Trump as they celebrate and pay tribute to a group of extraordinary women from around the globe for the 19th annual International Women of Courage awards. These honorees embody the values of a safer, stronger, and more prosperous world. Watch the live stream next Tuesday:

U.S. Department of State – Home Leading America’s foreign policy to advance the interests and security of the American people.