Ambassador Verveer To Travel to Egypt, Israel, West Bank

Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Melanie Verveer will travel to Egypt, Israel and the West Bank from April 15th through April 22nd.  During her visit,  the ambassador will meet with government officials, political party representatives, civil society leaders and the media to discuss the need for inclusion of women in the political process and their role as peace builders.  She will also meet with business leaders, youth organizations and women’s NGOs to highlight their women’s empowerment initiatives.