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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

Afghanistan
Women This Week: UN, Taliban Officials Meet To Discuss Women’s Rights in Afghanistan
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 14 to January 20.
Blog Post by Caroline Kapp January 20, 2023 Women Around the World
Iran
Women This Week: Iranian Government Continues Brutal Crackdown on “Women, Life, Freedom”
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 7 to January 13.
Blog Post by Caroline Kapp January 13, 2023 Women Around the World
Afghanistan
Women This Week: Taliban Bans Female NGO Workers
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 31 to January 6.
Blog Post by Caroline Kapp January 6, 2023 Women Around the World
  • Women and Women's Rights
    Data is the New Gold, But May Threaten Democracy and Dignity
    Few safeguards protect our private data in today’s information economy. What can be done about the fact that our personal images and data can be exploited, potentially threatening personal as well as national security?
    Blog Post by Catherine Powell and Alexandra Dent January 5, 2023 Women Around the World
  • Afghanistan
    Women This Week: Afghan Women Forced to Leave School Days Before Exams
    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 17 to December 23.
    Blog Post by Caroline Kapp December 23, 2022 Women Around the World