The Prime Minister's Wife, Kim Simplis Barrow is in New York City. She today hosted an event called "First Ladies' Global Call to Action Conference on Women's and Girls' Financial Health.
According to a release by the Office of the Special Envoy, this conference was a side event at the United Nations General Assembly. Simplis Barrow was reportedly able to mobilize more than 25 First Ladies from other countries to attend, and there were other UN Officials, philanthropists, impact investors, and Non-Governmental Organizations which focus on Women's empowerment and general equality.
The release from the Special Envoy's Office says that Simplis Barrow proposed the establishment of a First Ladies Global, to improve the availability of opportunities for women and girls around the world. The focus of the fund is to provide financing, personal safety, health and education.
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