In Recognition Of Earth Day, U.S. State Department Blog Post Discusses Role Of Women In Environmental Protection, Including Food Security

U.S. Department of State’s “DipNote”: Earth Day Celebrations Include Recognizing Women’s Role in Sustaining a Healthier Planet
In recognition of Earth Day, which takes place annually on April 22, Julia Doyle, who serves in the Office of Global Women’s Issues at the U.S. Department of State, discusses the “role women play in environmental protection, biodiversity, agriculture and food security, clean technology, safe water, and sustainable fisheries.” In particular, Doyle highlights the U.S. government’s global hunger and food security initiative, Feed the Future, and highlights how the initiative helps empower women to play a role in agriculture and food security (4/22).

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