Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton launches the Women’s World Cup Initiative and marks the kick-off of the 40th Anniversary Year of Title IX, at the Department of State in Washington, D.C., on June 6, 2011.
New Initiative Empowers Women and Girls Through Soccer
![Participants in a youth soccer exchange program pose for a photo, June 3, 2011. [State Department]](http://blogs.state.gov/images/Dipnote/behind_the_scenes/2011_0604_soccer_event_m.jpg)
On Friday, June 3, 2011, international youth soccer players and their American counterparts spent the day participating in drills and a friendly practice game. On Monday, June 6, these international soccer players will join Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and members of the U.S. Women’s National Team at the launch of theWomen’s World Cup Initiative: Empowering Women and Girls Through Sports. Tune in to the live webcast beginning at 9:30 a.m. (EDT) at www.state.gov and DipNote. Get live updates via Twitter @AnnatState. more »
