August 18, 2020
Women and Women's RightsRachel B. Vogelstein, CFR’s Douglas Dillon senior fellow and director of the Women and Foreign Policy program, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss women’s political participation in the United…
October 14, 2020
Women and Women's RightsThis post was compiled by Haydn Welch, research associate in the Women and Foreign Policy program. This past Sunday, people around the world celebrated the annual International Day of the Girl Ch…
September 18, 2020
GlobalFind out where women around the world wield political power—and why it matters.
September 8, 2020
Women and Women's RightsTwenty-five years ago this month, delegates from 189 countries descended on Beijing to participate in the United Nations’ Fourth World Conference on Women. At the conclusion of the summit, years of a…
August 18, 2020
Women and Women's RightsOne hundred years ago today—on August 18, 1920—the U.S. Congress ratified the 19th amendment, making it illegal to deny U.S. citizens the right to vote on the basis of sex. It was a milestone victory…
August 26, 2020
United StatesThis blog post was authored by Anna Shortridge, research associate for U.S. foreign policy at the Council on Foreign Relations. One hundred years ago today, U.S. Secretary of State Bainbridge Col…
August 18, 2020
Conflict PreventionThe Center for Preventive Action has created this resource for those seeking information and analysis about the effects of COVID-19 on peace and conflict.
June 29, 2020
U.S. Foreign PolicyA new report by Jamille Bigio and Rachel Vogelstein offers a comprehensive overview of how countries around the world are integrating gender equality as a foreign policy priority, and how the United …
June 3, 2020
Human TraffickingIt is estimated that twenty to forty million people around the world are victims of human trafficking. Of these, the majority are trafficked for labor, and many of them are exploited in the United St…
March 16, 2020
Women and Women's RightsResearch confirms that nations seeking to fortify their own security, better use foreign aid, or support stable and democratic partners should prioritize women’s advancement.
