Women
108 Articles
The Taliban’s Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan Is Part Of – Not Separate From – Its Terrorist Links
The international community must recognize the links between the repression of women and the Taliban's support for violent extremism.
Voices from the Frontlines of Democracy in Ukraine: Supporting and Protecting Civil Society
How the country's vibrant civic organizations came to the rescue in war, and how the international community can help them.
European Court Tackles the Thorny Issue of Family Repatriation From Northeast Syria
Despite its shortcomings, the ECHR decision on repatriation of alleged IS family members from Syria marks an important turning point.
Afghan Women Entrepreneurs Battle to Retain Economic Freedom
The Taliban have made it much harder for Afghan women to operate in the workforce –but not impossible, yet.
ضرورت راه اندازی کمپین جهانی علیه آپارتاید جنسیتی در أفغانستان، در آستانه یک سالگی بازگشت طالبان به قدرت
Now in translation: یک موضعگیری جهانی موثر و اصولی در قبال رفتار طالبان با زنان، نیازمند توجه و شناخت ماهیت…
The Best Way to Mark the Anniversary of Taliban Takeover? Launch a Global Campaign Against Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan
An effective and principled global response to the Taliban's treatment of women requires recognizing it for what it is: gender apartheid.
Renewing U.S. Investments in Women’s Political Leadership
Four keys to meaningfully invest in women's political leadership: support existing reforms, transform hostile political institutions, nurture feminist reform coalitions, and tackle…
Connecting the Dots: The Surge in Reprisals Against Women and the Rise of Counterterrorism
Addressing reprisals against women means addressing the role of counterterrorism law.
Afghanistan: A Way Forward for Women and Girls
The US government must meaningfully consult with and listen to women inside and outside the country to support those left behind.
Japan Cannot Claim Sovereign Immunity and Also Insist that WWII Sexual Slavery was Private Contractual Acts
In South Korea, two conflicting decisions by the Seoul Central District Court are testing the limited exceptions to sovereign immunity in a historic case of sexual violence in…
Feminist Foreign Policy: One Path Forward in U.S.-China Relations
The Biden-Harris administration can elevate the role of feminist organizations in China and the voices of women in both countries.
For Health Security and Equity, Time to End the Global Gag Rule Once and For All
Biden rescinded the policy by executive order, in the latest reversal over successive administrations. Congress should end it permanently.