United Nations

Women and Women's Rights
Progress on the Status of Women and Girls Off Track in UN Assessment

In Brief by Linda Robinson

The world’s nations are lagging woefully behind in meeting targets for achieving gender equality by 2030, but a new round of initiatives has stirred hope of progress.
Sep 21, 2023
The world’s nations are lagging woefully behind in meeting targets for achieving gender equality by 2030, but a new round of initiatives has stirred hope of progress.
Sep 21, 2023
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Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani of Iraq
The Iraqi Prime Minister examines relations with the U.S., Iraq’s foreign policy priorities, and geopolitical and security trends in the region.

Event with Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani Sep 21, 2023

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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg
Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg discusses the importance of NATO and the transatlantic bond as the war in Ukraine continues.

Event with Jens Stoltenberg Sep 21, 2023

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Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar of Pakistan
The Prime Minister discusses partnership between Pakistan and the United States, and efforts to establish peace, security, and prosperity in the region.

Event with Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Sep 21, 2023

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