Office of Global Women's Issues

Office of Global Women’s Issues (S/GWI): The Secretary’s Office of Global Women’s Issues has a mandate to promote the rights and empowerment of women and girls throughout U.S. foreign policy. S/GWI leads the Department’s efforts to include women and girls in U.S. diplomacy, partnerships, and programs, and ensures gender integration.

The Office of Global Women's Issues (S/GWI) works to ensure that the rights of women and girls are fully integrated into the formulation and conduct of United States foreign policy. Working with the White House, USAID, the Department of Defense, and other agencies, as well as with civil society and the private sector, the Department of State has launched multiple and wide-ranging global initiatives to promote women's social and economic development, integrate women into peace and security building, address and prevent gender-based violence, and ensure women's full participation in civic and political life.