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Centering Women and Girls of Color
Women's Political Power
Mental Health for Young People
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Women innovate and bring important points of view to diverse fields of work.
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Supporting women’s multifaceted health needs is a top priority.
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Investing in bold solutions.Championing innovation.Transforming lives.Accelerating progress.

Melinda French Gates

Founded by Melinda French Gates, Pivotal is working to advance social progress and expand women’s power and influence in the U.S. and around the world.

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Health for Women and Families

What Action for Women’s Health Looks Like

Melinda French Gates writes about the barriers women and girls face in getting the care they deserve, and why she’s helping to scale bold, local solutions—from Seattle to Zimbabwe.
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