the evolving fight for the freedoms of women and children in the middle east securing dignity and...
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The Evolving Fight for the Freedoms of Women and Children in the Middle East
SECURING DIGNITY AND OPPORTUNITY
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Deed of Gift vs. Presidential Records Act 44 U.S.C. 2204(a)(1): National security classified
information.
Freedom of Information Act 5 U.S.C. 552(b)(6): Personnel and medical files and
similar files the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.
Redactions and closed records can be appealed
Process to Open Closed Records
BACKGROUND: OPENING RECORDS
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FIGHTING FOR THE RIGHTS OF AFGHAN
WOMEN AND CHILDREN
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Full Text: http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/releases/2001/10/20011007-8.html
INVASION OF AFGHANISTAN STATEMENT, OCTOBER 7, 2001
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INVASION OF AFGHANISTAN STATEMENT, OCTOBER 7, 2001
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INVASION OF AFGHANISTAN STATEMENT, OCTOBER 7, 2001
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Directed to American children Asked every child in America “to earn or give a dollar that
will be used to provide food and medical help for the children of Afghanistan”
Donations sent to the White House
“Ultimately, one of the best weapons, one of the truest weapons that we have against terrorism is to show the world the true strength of character and kindness of the American people. Americans are united in this fight against terrorism. We're also united in our concern for the innocent people of Afghanistan. Winter is coming, and by acting today we can help the children survive.” – President George W. Bush
http: / /georgewbush-whi tehouse.archives.gov/news/re leases/2001/10/20011011-8.html#
CREATION OF “AMERICA’S FUND FOR AFGHAN CHILDREN,” OCTOBER
11, 2001
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Letters From American Chi ldren
OLIVIA
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Letters From American Chi ldren
JESSICA WILLIAMS
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Letters From American Chi ldren
KARSON EKLOFF
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The fund was closed on April 1, 2005
By December 8, 2001, on the eve of the fl ight of the fi rst supplies, more than $1.5 million dollars had been donated by American children All gifts were marked “A Gift to Afghan Children From
American Children”
By January 9, 2003, more than $11.4 million had been raised
Images can be found at: http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/kids/giftsofchildren/
STATISTICS: AMERICA’S FUND FOR AFGHAN CHILDREN
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PRESIDENT’S WEEKLY RADIO ADDRESS, NOVEMBER 17, 2001
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MRS. BUSH’S RADIO ADDRESS
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MRS. BUSH’S RADIO ADDRESS
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MRS. BUSH’S RADIO ADDRESS
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Committed the United States to providing education and medical assistance to Afghan women, children, and refugees
Included the following initiatives: Helping Afghan refugees return home Food assistance and rehabilitation of agricultural systems Drilling of wells, rehabilitation of water sources, sanitation
systems Building critical infrastructure (roads, health clinics, schools, etc.) Facilitation of freedom of information (distribution of radios,
training and equipping news outlets, etc.) Assisted other nations in funding the Interim Afghan Government Distribution of educational materials (textbooks, teachers kids,
supplies, etc.) Healthcare (vaccines, access to clinics, etc.)
PRESIDENT BUSH SIGNS AFGHAN WOMEN AND CHILDREN RELIEF ACT,
DECEMBER 12, 2001
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Delivered March 8, 2002 (International Women’s Day)
Ful l Remarks: http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/fi rst lady/news-speeches/speeches/fl 20020308.html
MRS. BUSH’S REMARKS TO THE U.N. COMMISSION ON THE STATUS
OF WOMEN
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Established by Presidents Bush and Karzai
Focuses on concrete actions in four key areas: Economic empowerment Education and literacy Political leadership and legal awareness Access to health care
By 2008, implemented more than 30 initiatives totaling approximately $124 million
www.usawc.state.gov
CREATION OF THE U.S.-AFGHAN WOMEN’S COUNCIL, 2002
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MRS. BUSH VISITS AFGHANISTAN, MARCH 30, 2005
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MRS. BUSH VISITS AFGHANISTAN, MARCH 30, 2005
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HEAD OF STATE GIFT: TRADITIONAL AFGHAN DRESS
AND SCARF
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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN SUPPORT OF AFGHANISTAN, JUNE 12,
2008
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The infant-mortality rate was reduced by almost 25%
85% of Afghans had access to basic healthcare; up from 8% in 2001
Fewer than a million Afghan children were in school in 2001, all were boys; by 2008 more than six million children were in school, almost a third are girls
The per capita GDP increased by roughly 70% from 2001-2008
In 2008, Afghanistan’s Bamiyan province elected the fi rst female governor, Habiba Sarabi
STATISTICS: AFGHANISTAN, 2008
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EXPANDING VOTING RIGHTS IN IRAQ
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“Iraq is Sovereign.” June 28, 2004
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National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice to the President, 06/28/2004
President Bush’s reply in Sharpie.
“Iraq is sovereign.”
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State of the Union Address, February 2, 2005
CONGRESS SALUTES IRAQI VOTERS
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RAISING AWARENESS OF BREAST CANCER
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MRS. BUSH PARTICIPATES IN PINK MAJLIS, OCTOBER 22, 2007
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MRS. BUSH TOURS ADBULLATIF CANCER SCREENING CENTER, SAUDI ARABIA, OCTOBER
23, 2007
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MRS. BUSH, STATEMENT AT ADBULLATIF CANCER CENTER,
OCTOBER 23, 2007
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Mrs. Bush attends “Breaking the Silence” Coffee, October 24, 2007
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MRS. BUSH VISITS A CANCER PATIENT IN RIYADH, MAY 16, 2008
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ONLINE MODULES
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http://solstice.ischool.utexas.edu/projects/index.php/Afghanistan
Afghan Women and Children
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http://solstice.ischool.utexas.edu/projects/index.php/BreastCancerAwareness
Breast Cancer Awareness
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The George W. Bush Institute
CONTINUING INITIATIVES
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The Women’s Initiative
Pink Ribbon/Red Ribbon
Human Freedom Freedom Collection, www.freedomcollection.org Samar El Husseiny, graduate of the 2012 Bush Institute
Women’s Initiative Fellowship, http://www.freedomcollection.org/regions/greater_middle_east/egypt/samar_el_hussieny/
RELEVANT INSTITUTE PROGRAMS
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http://georgewbushlibrary.smu.eduhttp://georgewbush-whitehouse.archive
s.gov/http://www.presidentialtimeline.org/http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/
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