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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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March 19, 2024
Nigeria
The Ride of Their Lives
More than a mere automobile, the sport utility vehicle (SUV) in Nigeria is rich in social meaning.
May 14, 2013
Middle East and North Africa
Sports, Gender Equality, and Development
As my colleague Isobel Coleman wrote last week, Saudi Arabia has just leaped a small hurdle towards gender equality: announcing last week that it will allow female athletics in private schools. Until…
June 19, 2018
Women and Women's Rights
How Sports Can Move the Ball for Women’s Rights Around the World
Mary Harvey, a former member of the U.S. national women's soccer team, and Minky Worden of Human Rights Watch discuss how sports institutions can be an important tool for expanding human rights abroa…
March 29, 2024
Human Rights
Women This Week: Saudi Arabia to Chair the Commission on the Status of Women
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 23 to March 29.
June 16, 2017
Tunisia
Weekend Reading: Truth and Dignity in Tunisia, Egypt's Island Controversy, and Ottoman Sports
Reading selections for the weekend of June 16, 2017.
September 26, 2013
Health
Emerging Voices: Lynn ElHarake on International Family Planning Efforts
Emerging Voices features contributions from scholars and practitioners highlighting new research, thinking, and approaches to development challenges. This article is by Lynn ElHarake, research associ…
