Snap Fact #201 - President Obama Established the White House Council on Women and Girls!

In particular, the council focuses on 1) ensuring economic stability for women 2) helping women balance between work and family 3) preventing and prosecuting crimes or violence against women 4) building family and 5) providing health care to women. 

"The purpose of this Council is to ensure that American women and girls are treated fairly in all matters of public policy," said President Obama. "My Administration has already made important progress toward that goal. I am proud that the first bill I signed into law was the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act. But I want to be clear that issues like equal pay, family leave, child care and others are not just women’s issues, they are family issues and economic issues. Our progress in these areas is an important measure of whether we are truly fulfilling the promise of our democracy for all our people. I am confident that Valerie Jarrett and Tina Tchen will guide the Council wisely as its members address these important issues."