Bill And I Both Firmly Believe That

When I Studied Computer Science At Duke University In The First Half Of The 1980s, I Had Professors Who Treated Women Differently Than Men. I Kind Of Got Used To It. At Microsoft, I Had To Use My Elbows And Make Sure I Spoke Up At The Table, But It Was An Incredibly Meritocratic Place. Outside, In The Industry, I Would Feel The Sexism. I'd Walk Into A Room And Until I Proved My Worth, Everyone Would Assume That The Guy Presenting With Me Had Credibility And I Didn't.

The World Is Full Of What Seem Like Intractable Problems. Often We Let That Paralyze Us. Instead, Let Is Spur You To Action. There Are Some People In The World That We Can't Help, But There Are So Many More That We Can. So When You See A Mother And Her Children Suffering In Another Part Of The World, Don't Look Away. Look Right At Them. Let Them Break Your Heart, Then Let Your Empathy And Your Talents Help You Make A Difference In The Lives Of Others. Whether You Volunteer Every Week Or Just A Few Times A Year, Your Time And Unique Skills Are Invaluable.

When Girls Are Educated And Free To Pursue Their Passions, They Contribute More To A Thriving Society. When Women Have A Voice, They Raise It To Demand A Life That Is Greater Than What They've Been Told They Have A Right To Expect. And These Demands Change The Future For Everyone.

Housework Comes First, So Girls Often Fall Behind In School. Global Statistics Show That It's Increasingly Girls, Not Boys, Who Don't Know How To Read.

One Life Is Worth No More Or Less Than Any Other