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A woman leaves after casting her vote at a polling station during the sixth phase of the general election, in New Delhi, India, May 25, 2024.
A woman leaves after casting her vote at a polling station during the sixth phase of the general election, in New Delhi, India, May 25, 2024. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
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Ailing Democracy and Declining Women’s Representation: How They Are Related and What to Do About It

by Linda Robinson May 28, 2024

Annual reports on the health of democracy this year reaffirmed an ongoing trend of decline, which has occurred alongside a less heralded but related stalling of women’s political participation. Given that women make up half of the world’s population, a greater focus on promoting women’s political empowerment can help rescue the world’s ailing democracies. Read More

Child Marriage
Women This Week: Activists End Effort to Carry out Mass Wedding Involving Child Brides in Nigeria
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 May 18 to May 24.  
Blog Post by Noël James May 24, 2024 Women Around the World
Election 2024
European Tech Law Faces Test to Address Interference, Threats, and Disinformation in 2024 Elections
The European Union (EU) began implementing the Digital Services Act (DSA) this year, just in time to combat online disinformation and other electoral interference in the dozens of elections taking pl…
Article by Linda Robinson May 22, 2024 Diamonstein-Spielvogel Project on the Future of Democracy
Maternal and Child Health
Women This Week: First Study Post Overturn of Roe v. Wade on Permanent Contraception
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 May 11 to May 17.  
Blog Post by Noël James May 20, 2024 Women Around the World
  • Maternal and Child Health
    Women This Week: Women and Girls Facing Severe Challenges as Israel Plans Rafah Invasion
    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 May 4 to May 10.  
    Blog Post by Noël James May 10, 2024 Women Around the World
  • Inequality
    A Conversation with Dr. Geeta Rao Gupta, Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues, U.S. Department of State
    A discussion with Ambassador Rao Gupta on women’s political representation, violence against women, and new U.S. policy initiatives to advance gender equality and UN Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security.  
    Blog Post by Linda Robinson May 6, 2024 Women Around the World
  • Sexual Violence
    Women This Week: Reparations for Survivors of Sexual Violence in Ukraine
    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 April 27 to May 3.
    Blog Post by Noël James May 3, 2024 Women Around the World
  • Sustainable Development Goals (UN)
    Renewed Efforts are Urgently Needed to Fight Increase in Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
    Without accelerated efforts, there is no chance of getting anywhere close to eliminating FGM/C by 2030. 
    Blog Post by Ann Norris April 30, 2024 Women Around the World
  • European Union
    Women This Week: European Parliament Combating Violence Against 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 April 20 to April 26.
    Blog Post by Noël James April 26, 2024 Women Around the World
  • Maternal and Child Health
    Women This Week: Shortages of Essential Goods for Women and Children in Gaza
    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 April 13 to April 19.
    Blog Post by Noël James April 19, 2024 Women Around the World
  • Health
    Women This Week: Heightened Levels of Malnutrition for Women and Children
    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 April 6 to April 12.
    Blog Post by Noël James April 12, 2024 Women Around the World