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A Conversation with Dr. Geeta Rao Gupta, Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues, U.S. Department of State

by Linda Robinson May 6, 2024

A discussion with Ambassador Rao Gupta on women’s political representation, violence against women, and new U.S. policy initiatives to advance gender equality and UN Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security.   Read More

Sexual Violence
Women This Week: Reparations for Survivors of Sexual Violence in Ukraine
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 April 27 to May 3.
Blog Post by Noël James May 3, 2024 Women Around the World
Sustainable Development Goals (UN)
Renewed Efforts are Urgently Needed to Fight Increase in Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
Without accelerated efforts, there is no chance of getting anywhere close to eliminating FGM/C by 2030. 
Blog Post by Ann Norris April 30, 2024 Women Around the World
European Union
Women This Week: European Parliament Combating Violence Against Women
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 April 20 to April 26.
Blog Post by Noël James April 26, 2024 Women Around the World
  • Maternal and Child Health
    Women This Week: Shortages of Essential Goods for Women and Children 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 April 13 to April 19.
    Blog Post by Noël James April 19, 2024 Women Around the World
  • Health
    Women This Week: Heightened Levels of Malnutrition for Women and Children
    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 April 6 to April 12.
    Blog Post by Noël James April 12, 2024 Women Around the World
  • Elections and Voting
    Women This Week: Women Make Significant Gains in Turkey's Local Elections
    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 30 to April 5. 
    Blog Post by Noël James April 8, 2024 Women Around the World
  • Human Rights
    Women This Week: Saudi Arabia to Chair the Commission on the Status of Women
    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 23 to March 29.
    Blog Post by Noël James March 29, 2024 Women Around the World
  • Maternal and Child Health
    Women This Week: Gambia Moves to Reverse Ban on Female Genital Mutilation
    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 16 to March 22.
    Blog Post by Noël James March 25, 2024 Women Around the World
  • Demonstrations and Protests
    Women This Week: Thousands of Women Gather Despite Protest Ban in Turkey
    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 9 to March 15.
    Blog Post by Noël James March 15, 2024 Women Around the World
  • 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