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Abortion rights advocates gather to launch their 'Yes On 4' campaign with a march and rally against the six-week abortion ban ahead of November 5, when Florida voters will decide on whether there should be a right to abortion in the state, in Orlando, Flo
Abortion rights advocates gather to launch their 'Yes On 4' campaign with a march and rally against the six-week abortion ban ahead of November 5, when Florida voters will decide on whether there should be a right to abortion in the state, in Orlando, Flo REUTERS/Octavio Jones
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Women This Week: Women’s Deaths Cited as ‘Preventable’ in Georgia

by Noël James September 20, 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 September 14 to September 20. Read More

United States
It’s Time to End Child Marriage in the United States
Child 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.
Blog Post by Ann Norris March 13, 2023 Renewing America
United Nations
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 4 to March 10.
Blog Post by Caroline Kapp March 10, 2023 Women Around the World
United States
Biden’s Progress on Women’s Rights: Good Start, But Not Fast Enough
More than two years into his presidency, Joseph Biden has achieved some of his gender equality goals, and fallen short on others.
Blog Post by Linda Robinson March 6, 2023 Renewing America
  • Iran
    Women This Week: Iranian Schoolgirls Targeted by Poison Attacks
    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 25 to March 3.
    Blog Post by Caroline Kapp March 3, 2023 Women Around the World
  • Maternal and Child Health
    Women This Week: Alarming Global Setbacks in Women’s Health
    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 18 to February 24.
    Blog Post by Caroline Kapp February 24, 2023 Women Around the World