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Melinda French Gates

@melindagates

Philanthropist, businesswoman, & global advocate for women & girls. Co-chair of the @gatesfoundation. Founder of @pivotalventures. Author of The Moment of Lift.

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From the lab to the boardroom, these champions are leading the charge against malaria. On we're honoring these impressive women whose work at the intersection of malaria & gender is saving lives & bringing us closer to a malaria-free world. šŸ§µ

From the lab to the boardroom, these champions are leading the charge against malaria. On #WorldMalariaDay we're honoring these impressive women whose work at the intersection of malaria & gender is saving lives & bringing us closer to a malaria-free world. #SheFightsMalaria šŸ§µ
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I canā€™t believe itā€™s been five years since my book, The Moment of Lift, was published! A lot has changed since then, but Iā€™m more committed than ever to increasing womenā€™s power and influenceā€”here in the U.S. and around the world.

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Iā€™ve always loved spending time outside, and Iā€™m so grateful for every beautiful place Iā€™ve had a chance to visitā€”like Banff National Park in Canada (pictured here).

In honor of , what are some of your favorite outdoor spots? šŸŒ

Iā€™ve always loved spending time outside, and Iā€™m so grateful for every beautiful place Iā€™ve had a chance to visitā€”like Banff National Park in Canada (pictured here). In honor of #EarthDay, what are some of your favorite outdoor spots? šŸŒ
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One in four African women is an entrepreneurā€”but women receive only a fraction of the business capital that men do.

In a new Gates Foundation paper, I wrote about how countries and decisionmakers can help close that gendered financing gap. m-gat.es/4b2ob97

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If we can fix this countryā€™s broken caregiving system, then we can enable women to more fully step in to their power, and as a result, improve society as a whole.

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ā€œFor anyone who asks if we can afford paid leave and care, itā€™s the wrong questionā€”the question is, what returns will it pay?ā€

A must-read from Dawn Huckelbridge and Ai-jen Poo in Glamour on the importance of and a better care infrastructure. m-gat.es/3Q0kyrV

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A quarter of all African women are entrepreneurs, but they face huge barriers to getting the capital they need to build their businesses.Ā 

As @MelindaGates writes in her new Bloomberg op-ed, a few key reforms could help level the playing field.Ā gates.ly/4cWMWFc

A quarter of all African women are entrepreneurs, but they face huge barriers to getting the capital they need to build their businesses.Ā  As @MelindaGates writes in her new Bloomberg op-ed, a few key reforms could help level the playing field.Ā gates.ly/4cWMWFc
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When you remove the barriers to someoneā€™s potential, the possibilities are endless. Like our partners YouthForce NOLA who are providing students real-world skills for real-world success, and breaking down the barriers between underserved students & potential career opportunities.ā€¦

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Iā€™m so inspired by Psalms Joseph, whoā€™s working hard every day to achieve her goal of becoming a doctor. And thanks to YouthForce NOLA she has a whole community standing behind her, making sure nothing gets in the way of her dreams. m-gat.es/3TSKKWQ

Iā€™m so inspired by Psalms Joseph, whoā€™s working hard every day to achieve her goal of becoming a doctor. And thanks to @YouthForceNOLA she has a whole community standing behind her, making sure nothing gets in the way of her dreams. m-gat.es/3TSKKWQ
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Thereā€™s a $1.7 trillion gap between the credit women need and what they can get.

Ahead of the World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings, I wrote about the steps leaders can take to help close financing gaps and build women's economic power. m-gat.es/3vUqQ5H

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This is just a snapshot of the amazing work the @GatesFoundationā€™s partners are doing around the world. So inspiring!

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Anyone whoā€™s cared for a sick or aging loved one knows that it can be a deeply meaningful experienceā€”and also a daunting one.

Our country must do more to get caregivers like Ruth the support they need so they can be there for the people they love. m-gat.es/3PEHCwc

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Alternate headline: ā€œClosing the gender gap in the workplace could fuel global growth, study reveals.ā€

No matter how we frame it, the World Bankā€™s new report shows that we need to make the workplace safer and more equitable for women all over the world. m-gat.es/3IMCfHv

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The Worlds I See by Dr. Fei-Fei Li is the book on artificial intelligence everyone needs to read right now. Iā€™m thrilled to share that from now until April 1, 2024, I'm giving away free digital copies of her book. Download your free copy and view terms at: momentoflift.com/WorldsISeeGiveā€¦

The Worlds I See by Dr. Fei-Fei Li is the book on artificial intelligence everyone needs to read right now. Iā€™m thrilled to share that from now until April 1, 2024, I'm giving away free digital copies of her book. Download your free copy and view terms at: momentoflift.com/WorldsISeeGiveā€¦
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Wishing a very happy 90th birthday to the fabulous Gloria Steinem!

Gloria, thank you for encouraging generations of women to share their stories, fight for justice, and link arms with others to create the future we all want to see. Your leadership is an inspiration āœØ

Wishing a very happy 90th birthday to the fabulous Gloria Steinem! Gloria, thank you for encouraging generations of women to share their stories, fight for justice, and link arms with others to create the future we all want to see. Your leadership is an inspiration āœØ
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A highlight of my L.A. trip last month was getting to talk with three brilliant leaders in entertainment and media, Tilane Jones, Amy Aniobi, and Carolina Groppa, about the importance of increasing diversity in Hollywood. Watch our conversation: m-gat.es/497kz4e

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Itā€™s so exciting to see womenā€™s college basketball finally getting the attention it deserves. Looking forward to watching these powerhouse women during šŸ€ Who are you rooting for? m-gat.es/4aFaDjJ

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1.5 billion women in low- and middle-income countries lack access to the internet, which means theyā€™re locked out of the modern economy. Iā€™m thrilled the Gates Foundation and USAID are accelerating efforts to address this digital gender divide. m-gat.es/3wX4Bw4

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This discouraging data is a call to action. Itā€™s clear we need more movies made by women, about women, and for womenā€”and one way to get there is to clear a path for more women to rise to positions of leadership across the film industry. m-gat.es/3wY5lAX

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