Resumen de la Llamada del Presidente con la Presidenta Bachelet de Chile
El Presidente habló por teléfono hoy con la Presidenta Bachelet de Chile sobre sobre temas bilaterales y económicos. El Presidente reiteró sus condolencias por la pérdida de vidas y destrucción…
Statement by the President Commemorating the Twentieth Anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women
I am proud to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women. Today we recommit ourselves to the basic principle affirmed there, namely that “omen’s empowerment and…
FACT SHEET: Promoting Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment
“ommunities that give their daughters the same opportunities as their sons, they are more peaceful, they are more prosperous, they develop faster, they are more likely to succeed.” President Barack…
Readout of the President’s Call with President Bachelet of Chile
The President spoke by phone today with President Bachelet of Chile regarding bilateral and broader economic issues. The President reiterated his condolences for the loss of life and destruction caused…
FACT SHEET: U.S. Global Development Policy and Agenda 2030
President Obama’s Commitment to Global Development Building on Over a Half Century of U.S. Leadership 2015 is a pivotal year for global development. World leaders gathered in New York today…
Remarks by the President on Sustainable Development Goals
General Assembly Hall United Nations New York, New York 3:04 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good afternoon. Mr. Secretary General, fellow delegates, ladies and gentlemen. It is a great honor to…
Remarks by the President at DNC LGBT Gala
Gotham Hall New York, New York 5:57 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, New York! (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, Democrats! Thank you, New York! (Applause.) Thank you. Everybody,…
MENSAJE SEMANAL: Desecha tus Medicamentos Recetados que Están Caducados o que No Son Necesarios
WASHINGTON, DC — En su mensaje semanal, en el “Día Nacional para el Desecho de Medicamentos Recetados” el Presidente habló sobre la importancia de prevenir y tratar el abuso de…
Statement by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice on New PEPFAR Targets
We are at a pivotal moment in the global fight against HIV/AIDS. Globally, both new HIV infections and AIDS related deaths are down by more than 40 percent since their…
Statement by the National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice on Recent Events in Burkina Faso
The United States congratulates the people of Burkina Faso for their success in defending Burkinabe democracy and reinstating the transitional government earlier this week. Burkinabe citizens again refused to accept…