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July 1, 2019

Women and Women's Rights
Going for the Goal: Will the 2019 World Cup be a Game Changer for Women's Soccer?

The FIFA Women’s World Cup enters the semi-finals, capping off a tournament that has broken numerous records for women’s soccer. What will it mean for the future of the sport?

Megan Rapinoe of the U.S. celebrates scoring their second goal.
Blog Post by Guest Blogger for Women Around the World Women Around the World

April 18, 2019

United States
The 2020 Census: The Risks of Getting It Wrong

Panelists discuss preparations for the 2020 U.S. Census, including the potential influence of disinformation, changes to the nature of Census questions, and the implications of undercounting certain …

Play The 2020 Census: The Risks of Getting It Wrong
Event by Joseph J. Salvo, John H. Thompson, Marta Tienda, and David Westin

October 25, 2018

Yemen
In Pursuit of a Political Solution in Yemen: Perspectives From the Frontlines

As crisis in Yemen continues unabated, United Nations Special Envoy Martin Griffith hopes to nurture a political process that would bring an end to the war and its dire humanitarian consequences. Dr…

Podcast A woman and a boy walk past the ruins of buildings destroyed in Saudi-led air strikes in Yemen's capital Sanaa. September 13, 2015.
Event by Jamille Bigio, Sawsan Al-Refaei, and Najiba Al-Najar Women and Foreign Policy Program

June 8, 2018

Women and Women's Rights
A Decrease in Child Marriage is Good for Everyone

New data from UNICEF indicates that 25 million child marriages were averted over the last decade, proving that child marriage is not an intractable problem. Despite good news, progress has been uneve…

Omayma al Hushan, 14, who launched an initiative against child marriage among Syrian refugees, speaks at a school in Al Zaatari refugee camp.
Blog Post by Guest Blogger for Women Around the World Women Around the World

May 29, 2018

Canada
Is Canada Back? Trudeau’s Peacekeeping Promises Are Not Enough

Trudeau’s pledged UN peacekeeping contributions are an important step toward fulfilling his foreign policy promises, but if he is serious about renewing Canada’s leadership in peacekeeping, it is not…

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, New York on September 19, 2016.
Blog Post by Guest Blogger for the Internationalist The Internationalist