Women Around the World

Examining the relationship between the advancement of women and U.S. foreign policy interests, including prosperity and stability.

By Council on Foreign Relations

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Gender
Five Questions on Gender Equality in Foreign Policy: Natasha Stott Despoja
cfr.org - Guest Blogger for the Women and Foreign Policy Program
This blog post is part of the Women and Foreign Policy program’s interview series on Gender Equality in Foreign Policy, featuring global and U.S. …
February 10
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Women’s Power Index Tracks Women’s Political Representation
cfr.org - Rachel B. Vogelstein
A new interactive tool from the Women and Foreign Policy program ranks countries on their progress toward gender parity in political participation …
February 4
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International Relations
Human Trafficking Helps Terrorists Earn Money and Strategic Advantage
cfr.org - Jamille Bigio
As the United States renews its commitment to protecting freedom and ending slavery—with its annual observation of National Slavery and Human …
January 31
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Women This Week: 2019 Year in Review
cfr.org - Guest Blogger for the Women and Foreign Policy Program
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 …
January 10
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Invisible Workers on the Global Assembly Line
cfr.org - Catherine Powell
In her newly published book, Behind the Screen: Content Moderation in the Shadows of Social Media, Dr. Sarah T. Roberts discusses the world of …
January 9
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Fleeing Home: Refugees and Human Trafficking
cfr.org - Guest Blogger for the Women and Foreign Policy Program
Global refugee flows are currently at the highest levels in history. While many refugees already face perilous journeys, harsh living conditions in …
Dec 31, 2019
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Women This Week: Finland’s All-Female Coalition Government
cfr.org - Guest Blogger for the Women and Foreign Policy Program
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, …
Dec 13, 2019
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What Autocratic Forces Understand About Gender, Democracy, and Disinformation
cfr.org - Guest Blogger for the Women and Foreign Policy Program
Voices from the Field features contributions from scholars and practitioners highlighting new research, thinking, and approaches to development, …
Dec 6, 2019
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Gendered Disinformation, Fake News, and Women in Politics
cfr.org - Guest Blogger for the Women and Foreign Policy Program
Voices from the Field features contributions from scholars and practitioners highlighting new research, thinking, and approaches to development, …
Dec 6, 2019
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International Relations
The Glass Ceiling for Women in Political Leadership: Data Confirm Gaps in Women’s Representation
cfr.org - Guest Blogger for the Women and Foreign Policy Program
Voices from the Field features contributions from scholars and practitioners highlighting new research, thinking, and approaches to development, …
Nov 19, 2019
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International Relations
Five Questions on Feminist Foreign Policy: Margot Wallström
cfr.org - Rachel B. Vogelstein
This blog post is part of the Women and Foreign Policy program’s interview series on Gender Equality in Foreign Policy, featuring global and U.S. …
Nov 18, 2019
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International Relations
Women This Week: First Female Mayor of Bogota
cfr.org - Guest Blogger for the Women and Foreign Policy Program
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, …
Nov 1, 2019
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International Relations
Through a Gender Lens: The Need for Robust Research into Diversity and Military Effectiveness
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Voices from the Field features contributions from scholars and practitioners highlighting new research, thinking, and approaches to development, …
Oct 29, 2019
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International Relations
Women This Week: Sudan's First Female Chief Justice
cfr.org - Guest Blogger for the Women and Foreign Policy Program
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, …
Oct 25, 2019
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How Violent Extremist Groups Profit From the Trafficking of Girls
cfr.org - Jamille Bigio
As the world celebrates the power and potential of girls today, on the International Day of the Girl Child, we must also grapple with the significant …
Oct 11, 2019
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Investing in Girls’ STEM Education
cfr.org - Meighan Stone
New technologies are dramatically transforming work and the global economy every day. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) …
Oct 10, 2019
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Women This Week: Colombian Candidate Killed
cfr.org - Guest Blogger for the Women and Foreign Policy Program
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, …
Oct 4, 2019
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The Security Implications of Human Trafficking
cfr.org - Jamille Bigio
A new report from the Women and Foreign Policy program, launched this week, highlights the security implications of human trafficking and offers …
Oct 1, 2019
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Why Understanding the Role of Women is Vital in the Fight Against Terrorism
cfr.org - Jamille Bigio
Eighteen years since the devastating terrorist attacks of 9/11, violent extremism persists unabated. U.S. national security leaders have consistently …
Sep 12, 2019
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Fighting HIV in Young Women Through Economic Empowerment
cfr.org - Guest Blogger for the Women and Foreign Policy Program
Voices from the Field features contributions from scholars and practitioners highlighting new research, thinking, and approaches to development …
Sep 12, 2019
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Women Help Prevent Terrorism. Congress Should Encourage the Pentagon to Pay Attention.
cfr.org - Jamille Bigio
As Congress argues over the 2020 defense authorization bill, there is one issue that should provide common ground: the benefits of investing in …
Sep 3, 2019
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What the G7 Got Right—and Wrong—About Gender Equality
cfr.org - Jamille Bigio
When the United States takes up leadership of the G7 next year, there’s one aspect of the French playbook it should follow: recognizing the …
Aug 28, 2019
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International Relations
Dear Mr President: Time to Take Women’s Rights More Seriously as a National Security Issue
cfr.org - Catherine Powell
Senior Fellow Catherine Powell reposts two pieces on conflict-related sexual violence. In light of the fact that President Donald J. Trump seemed not …
Aug 6, 2019
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International Relations
Women This Week: India Criminalizes Instant Divorce
cfr.org - Guest Blogger for the Women and Foreign Policy Program
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, …
Aug 1, 2019
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International Relations
The 2019 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
cfr.org - Jamille Bigio
Human trafficking is more than a gross violation of human rights—it is also a security challenge. On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, …
Jul 30, 2019
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International Relations
A Feminist Approach to Humanitarian Support
cfr.org - Guest Blogger for the Women and Foreign Policy Program
Voices from the Field features contributions from scholars and practitioners highlighting new research, thinking, and approaches to development …
Jul 29, 2019
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Why Investing in Women Matters: Mainstreaming Women’s Economic Empowerment in the World’s Poorest Countries
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Voices from the Field features contributions from scholars and practitioners highlighting new research, thinking, and approaches to development …
Jul 22, 2019
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Women This Week: Parliamentary Progress in Japan
cfr.org - Guest Blogger for the Women and Foreign Policy Program
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, …
Jul 19, 2019
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Jul 19, 2019