Melanne Verveer

Overview

Melanne Verveer born Pottsville, PA June 24, 1944. First US Ambassador for Women's Global Issues 2009; co-founded Vital Voices Global Partnership for empowering women 2000.

Quotations

"Violence against women is endemic around the world. It not only undermines the possibility of gender equality, it negatively affects women’s healthcare, education, and political and economic participation. The United States places a priority on combating violence against women." (United Nations, March 3, 2010; photo State Dept.)