Monday 19 October 2009

Who's Counting?

I am! I am counting the efforts of Hilary Clinton in advancing the cause of women; and I have to say I am full of admiration. She has met with:
• Women South Korean students
• Talked with women chicken farmers in Kenya
• Listened to excruciating stories of rape victims in Congo.
• In South Africa visited a housing project built by poor women.
• Met with women Israeli entrepreneurs
• Met Iraqi war widows
• Met Chinese Civic activists
• Mentioned women at least 450 times in public comments in her first 5 months as Secretary of State.
• Helped found Vital Voices which has trained more than 7000 emerging leaders worldwide.
• Her trips are packed with town hall meetings and visits to micro credit projects and women’s dinners.
Now here is a worthy recipient of the Nobel prize.

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