Melinda Gates : International Women 's Day started small a century ago . She says there 's now global awareness of vital role of women in society , economy . When women can direct family budget , health care and education for their children, they are more likely to have better lives than men who don't work outside the home. Gates : Empowered women are a source of progress , want to take action .
Melinda Gates : International Women 's Day started small a century ago . She says there 's now global awareness of vital role of women in society , economy . When women can direct family budget , health care and education improve , she says . Gates : Empowered women are a source of progress , want to take action .