In my State of the Union Address, I called on the Congress to pass legislation that strengthens our children’s privacy and online safety. This includes taking steps to address the harmful impacts of social media on young people and responding to online harassment and abuse, which disproportionately impacts youth, particularly girls. My Administration also remains committed to ending gender-based violence, a human rights issue that undermines the safety, security, and dignity of girls everywhere. We established the first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention to build upon these measures. Last year, I signed the Nation’s first major gun safety law in nearly 30 years to prevent gun violence, increase access to mental health care, and save lives. Young women have also demanded that our Nation do better to protect us all from the scourge of gun violence. We are also working to increase the number of school psychologists and mental health counselors available to our kids to make it easier for schools to bill Medicaid to deliver health services, including mental health care, and to expand the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics that deliver 24/7 care to those in need, regardless of their ability to pay. The American Rescue Plan made our country’s biggest-ever investment in mental health and substance use programs - including resources to recruit, train, and support more providers at the State and local levels, including in our schools. We are also working to ensure that we tackle the mental health crisis, which is taking a toll on our Nation’s kids - especially girls. Funding from our American Rescue Plan has put more teachers in our classrooms and more counselors, social workers, and other staff in our schools and is providing high-quality tutoring supporting record expansion of summer and after-school programming improving air quality in schools and addressing environmental and safety needs in aging school buildings and providing a wide range of student supports. That is why my Administration has secured a historic $130 billion for America’s K-12 schools and invested $39 billion in colleges and universities. I released the first-ever United States National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality, which provides a road map to advance the economic security, safety, health, and well-being of women and girls at home and around the world.Įvery girl in America deserves an equal shot at fulfilling her highest aspirations and setting a strong foundation for the future often begins in the classroom. I established the White House Gender Policy Council to advance gender equity and equality across all domestic and foreign policy. That is why my Administration puts women and girls at the heart of everything we do. Yet in far too many places, girls are still being denied equal opportunity, prohibited from contributing to their communities and deprived of the freedom to pursue their dreams without violence and intimidation. When we empower girls and ensure they have the resources they need to thrive, countries and economies are stronger, and the entire world is more secure. Girls are dreamers and doers leading our world forward - growing up to become changemakers, innovators, entrepreneurs, service members, activists, public servants, and so much more. On International Day of the Girl, we recognize that when every girl around the world has the opportunity to realize her potential, the possibilities for our future are limitless. Get Involved Show submenu for “Get Involved””.The White House Show submenu for “The White House””.Office of the United States Trade Representative.Office of Science and Technology Policy.Executive Offices Show submenu for “Executive Offices””.Administration Show submenu for “Administration””.
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