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Women’s Power Index

Find out where women around the world wield political power—and why it matters.

Interactive by Linda Robinson and Noël James August 21, 2024 Women and Foreign Policy Program

Election 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris’s Real-World School of Foreign Policy

Harris’s foreign policy experience has been far wider than recognized, equipping her to serve as the first woman president.

Blog Post by Linda Robinson July 25, 2024 Women Around the World

Election 2024

A Woman in the White House

with Linda Robinson via Foreign Affairs October 31, 2024

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Election 2024

This is the election of American women. In the vote, in the outcome, in the rights (In Portuguese)

Featuring Linda Robinson via Publico November 2, 2024

Election 2024

Kamala Harris Sees the Road to the Top, But Will Voters Put Her There?

Who runs the world? Sorry Beyoncé, it’s not girls. But with Harris topping the ticket, that may change.

Article by Linda Robinson August 22, 2024 Women Around the World

Democracy

The Global Assault on Women in Politics

with Linda Robinson via Foreign Affairs July 3, 2024

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.

Blog Post by Linda Robinson March 21, 2024 Renewing America

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

Denmark

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.

Blog Post by Linda Robinson July 17, 2024 Women Around the World

Women and Foreign Policy Program

Virtual Roundtable: The Transformative Power of Girls’ Education

Virtual Event with Kakenya Ntaiya, Jennifer O'Donoghue and Ann Norris May 7, 2024 Women and Foreign Policy Program

Elections and Voting

Ailing Democracy and Declining Women’s Representation: How They Are Related and What to Do About It

Annual reports on the health of democracy this year reaffirmed an ongoing trend of decline, which has occurred alongside a less heralded but related stalling of women’s political participation. Given…

Article by Linda Robinson May 28, 2024 Diamonstein-Spielvogel Project on the Future of Democracy

Election 2024

European Tech Law Faces Test to Address Interference, Threats, and Disinformation in 2024 Elections

The European Union (EU) began implementing the Digital Services Act (DSA) this year, just in time to combat online disinformation and other electoral interference in the dozens of elections taking pl…

Article by Linda Robinson May 22, 2024 Diamonstein-Spielvogel Project on the Future of Democracy

Conflict Prevention

Women’s Participation in Peace Processes

Peace negotiators often overlook a proven strategy to reduce conflict and advance stability: include women.

Interactive by Ann Norris, Jamille Bigio, Rachel B. Vogelstein, Alexandra Bro and Anne Connell May 5, 2023 Women and Foreign Policy Program

Elections and Voting

The Outlook for Women’s Political Leadership in 2024

As a record number of countries hold elections in 2024, panelists reflect on the substantive policy achievements of women political leaders, needed measures to achieve increased women’s leadership, and recommendations for bridging divides and governing effectively in a time of turmoil. This meeting is part of the Council on Foreign Relations Roundtable Series on Women's Global Leadership.

Virtual Event with Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Laura A. Liswood, Silvana Koch-Mehrin and Linda Robinson March 8, 2024 Women and Foreign Policy Program

Women and Foreign Policy Program

Virtual Roundtable: Ending Child Marriage in the United States and Abroad

Virtual Event with Payzee Mahmod, Casey Swegman and Ann Norris January 12, 2024 Renewing America

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Senior Fellow for Women and Foreign Policy

Women and Women's Rights

Women this Week: First Woman Leader of the WTO

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 12 to February 19.

Article by Guest Blogger for Women Around the World February 19, 2021 Women Around the World
Syria

The Daughters of Kobani

Senior Fellow Gayle Tzemach Lemmon tells the extraordinary story of the women who took on the Islamic State and won.

Book by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon February 16, 2021 Women and Foreign Policy Program
Public Health Threats and Pandemics

There Will Be Another Pandemic. Women Can Stop It.

with Rachel B. Vogelstein via Foreign Policy February 2, 2021
Women and Women's Rights

COVID-19 Could Undo Decades of Women’s Progress

with Rachel B. Vogelstein and Jamille Bigio via Foreign Affairs January 5, 2021
Afghanistan

America can’t stay in Afghanistan forever, but it matters how we leave

(CNN)As President Trump seeks to draw down US troops from Afghanistan and Iraq, some have argued the decision is about bringing an end to America's endless wars. But the real issue is how to create e…

Article by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon December 16, 2020 Women and Foreign Policy Program

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