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UN Members See Need for Ramped-Up Progress on Gender EqualityThe world’s nations are lagging woefully behind in meeting targets for achieving gender equality by 2030, but a new round of initiatives has stirred hope of progress.
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Abortion Law: Global ComparisonsThe U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, which guaranteed the constitutional right to abortion for almost fifty years. How does regulation of abortion in the United States compare to that in the rest of the world?
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Virtual Roundtable: Addressing Threats to Women Political LeadersRising threats and online abuse affect political officials at the highest levels in many countries; studies have documented that women politicians are disproportionately targeted. Sigrid Kaag, deputy…
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Understanding Saudi Media and the Mahsa Amini Protests’ Role in the Saudi-Iranian DétenteThe Mahsa Amini protests gave Riyadh leverage over Tehran and the Kingdom's media capabilities proved to be a tool capable of advancing the countries’ new mutual goal: preempting a women-led second Arab Spring
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Women’s Power IndexFind out where women around the world wield political power—and why it matters.
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Artificial Intelligence Enters the Political ArenaPolitics is one of the latest industries shaken up by AI, the use of artificially generated content in campaigns could spell trouble for candidates and voters alike in the fight against mis- and disinformation.
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Glass Ceiling Index: Not Yet ShatteredOver its decade of tracking women’s progress in the workforce, the Economist’s Glass Ceiling Index has registered very little improvement, as gendered structural barriers endure.
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It’s Time to End Child Marriage in the United StatesChild marriage remains legal in most U.S. States. Before it can curb this harmful practice abroad, the U.S. must first end it at home.
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Biden’s Progress on Women’s Rights: Good Start, But Not Fast EnoughMore than two years into his presidency, Joseph Biden has achieved some of his gender equality goals, and fallen short on others.
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Sorensen Distinguished Lecture on the United NationsSima Sami Bahous discusses women’s rights in areas of acute crisis and how UN Women is supporting gender equality and the empowerment of women around the world. The Sorensen Distinguished Lecture on the United Nations was established in 1996 by Gillian and Theodore C. Sorensen to highlight the United Nations and offer a special occasion for its most distinguished and experienced leaders to speak to the Council membership.
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Data is the New Gold, But May Threaten Democracy and DignityFew safeguards protect our private data in today’s information economy. What can be done about the fact that our personal images and data can be exploited, potentially threatening personal as well as national security?
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Data is the New Gold, But May Threaten Democracy and DignityFew safeguards protect our private data in today’s information economy. What can be done about the fact that our personal images and data can be exploited, potentially threatening personal as well as national security?
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Virtual Screening and Discussion of "In Her Hands"Join our panelists for a discussion of the recently released Netflix documentary film In Her Hands and the future of women’s rights in Afghanistan. Filmed across two turbulent years, In Her Hands tells the story of Zarifa Ghafari, who at twenty six became one of Afghanistan’s first female mayors and the youngest to ever hold the position. The film documents her fight for survival against the backdrop of her country’s accelerated unraveling. As Western forces announce their retreat and the Taliban start their sweep back to power, Zarifa and women across the country face a new reality. Amid these tectonic changes, Zarifa must make the most difficult decision of her life. In Her Hands premiered on Netflix on November 16. In Her Hands was directed by Tamana Ayazi and Marcel Mettelsiefen.
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Do Iran’s Women Protesters Have the Power to Topple the Regime?Despite limits to their political and social power, Iranian women are leading protests that could jeopardize the regime.
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Women This Week: Female Representation Regresses in ChinaWelcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers October 22 to October 28.