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Women Around the World examines the relationship between the advancement of women and U.S. foreign policy interests, including prosperity and stability.

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Discussion with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Linda Robinson, Senior fellow for women and foreign policy at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR).
Discussion with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Linda Robinson, Senior fellow for women and foreign policy at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). Council on Foreign Relations

Danish Prime Minister Rallies Urgently Needed Support for Ukraine

Mette Frederiksen of Denmark discusses strengthening U.S.-European ties, stopping Russian hybrid warfare, and shoring up democracy via safer digital technology.  Read More

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.
United States
Women Voters’ Pivotal Role in Electing the Next U.S. President
The 2024 U.S. presidential election could be the first election clearly decided by women, in a landmark assertion of power by the majority.
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.
  • 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.
  • 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.”
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.