Human Rights

Women and Women's Rights

  • Women and Women's Rights
    Women’s Power Index
    Find out where women around the world wield political power—and why it matters.
  • United States
    Beijing+30: The Global Status of Women
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    As member states convene for the 69th UN Commission on the Status of Women and commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, please join us for a dialogue on the impact of U.S. policy initiatives undertaken by the Gender Policy Council, the current global status of women and girls, and recommendations for priority actions to advance gender equality and women's leadership globally. While remarks will be on the record, the discussion portion of the meeting is not for attribution. This means that participants are free to make use of the information shared at the meeting but may not attribute any quotes or content to any speakers or participants. Use of personal recording devices and cameras is prohibited. CFR reserves the right to take or use photographs for its own use. This meeting is part of the Council on Foreign Relations Women and Foreign Policy Program Roundtable Series on Women’s Global Leadership. Please note there is no virtual component to the meeting. The audio, video, and transcript of the discussion portion of this event will be posted on the CFR website. Members may bring a guest to this event.   
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Geofencing: The Overlooked Barrier to Reproductive Freedom
    Data brokers’ geofencing practices around healthcare facilities can expose women to harassment and prosecution. Federal legislation modeled on laws in New York and Connecticut would protect women’s privacy and reproductive rights.

Experts in this Topic

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Ann Norris

Senior Fellow for Women and Foreign Policy

Catherine Powell

Adjunct Senior Fellow for Women and Foreign Policy

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Linda Robinson

Senior Fellow for Women and Foreign Policy