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Conference of Spouses of Heads of State and
Government of the Americas

The Central American countries began meeting in 1980, and in 1991, the first ladies of Latin America and the Caribbean voted to hold annual meetings.

On September 26, 2002, Mrs. Bush joined the Conference of Spouses of Heads of State and Government of the Americas in Mexico City. Mrs. Bush addressed the topic of children and poverty, and ways to improve the quality of life for children. By exchanging ideas and information on the issues that affect our children, we strengthen partnerships that lead to a better quality of life for all citizens of the Americas.

The 2003 Conference was held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Mrs. Bush joined other first ladies from the countries of North, South, and Central America and the Caribbean to focus on critical social issues, particularly those affecting women and children, and to share information on effective programs and strategies. The focus of the Conference was "Education for Work and Life."

Mrs. Bush discussed the importance of adolescent years in forming healthy and productive adults; investing in our youth; the role of education both here at home and abroad in ameliorating poverty, ensuring equity, and fueling strong economies and jobs; and the US's commitment to the region. She also discussed a model program on character education.

 

Conference of Spouses of Heads of State and Government of the Americas
National Association of Women Judges
Russian Book Festival
UN International Women's Day Event
UN Decade of Literacy
UNESCO
Remarks by Mrs. Bush at the First Ladies Summit - Dominican Republic
Remarks by Mrs. Bush to the United Nations
Radio Address by Mrs. Bush to the Nation



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