Melinda Gates : On International Women 's Day , make every second count -- literally . She says accurate data is crucial to identifying and addressing needs of women . As a result , a child in a household where the mother controls the budget is 20 % more likely to survive -- and much more likely to thrive . She says that , Clinton is teaming for global review of women 's status . Gates : Data key to showing world leaders that empowering women makes difference .
Melinda Gates : On International Women 's Day , make every second count -- literally . She says accurate data is crucial to identifying and addressing needs of women . She says that , Clinton is teaming for global review of women 's status . Gates : Data key to showing world leaders that empowering women makes difference .