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Women inspect as a house damaged in an Israeli strike lies in ruin, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, May 3, 2024.
Women inspect as a house damaged in an Israeli strike lies in ruin, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, May 3, 2024. REUTERS/Hatem Khaled
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Women This Week: Women and Girls Facing Severe Challenges as Israel Plans Rafah Invasion

by Noël James May 10, 2024

Welcome 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 May 4 to May 10.   Read More

Sexual Violence
Women This Week: International Women’s Day
Welcome 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 March 2 to March 8.
Blog Post by Noël James March 8, 2024 Women Around the World
Nigeria
Hafsat Abiola: Invest in Women to Accelerate Progress
The president of Women in Africa (WIA) Initiative, Hafsat Abiola, shares her experiences for International Women’s Day under the theme “Invest in women: Accelerate progress.”
Blog Post by Linda Robinson March 8, 2024 Women Around the World
Maternal and Child Health
Women This Week: Food Scarcity Having Severe Impact on Children and Pregnant Women in Gaza
Welcome 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 February 24 to March 1.
Blog Post by Noël James March 1, 2024 Women Around the World
  • Maternal and Child Health
    Women This Week: Wife of Russian Opposition Leader Vows to Carry on His Work
    Welcome 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 February 17 to February 23.
    Blog Post by Noël James February 23, 2024 Women Around the World
  • Sexual Violence
    Women This Week: #MeToo Resurgence in Cameroon
    Welcome 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 February 3 to February 9.
    Blog Post by Noël James February 9, 2024 Women Around the World
  • Sexual Violence
    Women This Week: Record Protest in Kenya Against Femicide
    Welcome 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 January 27 to February 2.
    Blog Post by Noël James February 2, 2024 Women Around the World
  • Maternal and Child Health
    Women This Week: Study Reports Over 64,000 Pregnancies Related to Rape Post Roe v. Wade
    Welcome 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 January 20 to January 26.
    Blog Post by Noël James February 1, 2024 Women Around the World
  • Health Policy and Initiatives
    Women This Week: Gender Health Gap Hindering Global Economy Growth
    Welcome 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 January 13 to January 19.
    Blog Post by Noël James January 19, 2024 Women Around the World
  • Demonstrations and Protests
    Women This Week: Iran Punishes Anti-Hijab Advocate
    Welcome 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 January 6 to January 12.
    Blog Post by Noël James January 12, 2024 Women Around the World
  • Maternal and Child Health
    Women This Week: Texas Abortion Ban Overrides Federal Guidance
    Welcome 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 December 30 to January 5.
    Blog Post by Noël James January 5, 2024 Women Around the World