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Iran's Uprising and the Fight for Women's Rights

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Experts discuss the movement’s momentum and the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran, and how it is shaping the future of women’s rights.

Protestors in support of Iranian women and against the death of Mahsa Amini in Istanbul, Turkey on October 22, 2022.
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Amplifying Women's Rights in Afghanistan

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As the Taliban crackdown on women’s rights continues, an expert panel discusses how the global community can support Afghan women and girls.

Afghan women demonstrate in the center of Kabul, Afghanistan, Saturday August 13, 2022.
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Albright and Rice on Women in Leadership and US Foreign Policy

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Former Secretaries of State Madeleine Albright and Condoleezza Rice discuss their experience as trailblazers in foreign policy and the critical importance of women's leadership and gender parity in foreign relations.

Madeleine Albright and Condoleezza Rice sitting on stage together
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Prioritizing a Gender Inclusive Economic Recovery

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Building a sustainable and inclusive post-pandemic global economic recovery must center women and girls.

Women wearing protective face masks walk at the financial and business district of La Defense, amid the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Paris, France, November 9, 2020.
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Building Gender Equality Through Inclusive Foreign Policy

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In honor of International Women’s Day, experts analyze why building a more gender-equal world through feminist foreign policy is key to pandemic recovery.

French President Macron holds consultative talks ahead of G7 summit meeting in Paris
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Tina Brown on Women, Politics, and Leadership

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In tandem with the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage, founder and CEO of Women in the World Tina Brown and the Council’s Ertharin Cousin discussed how women will shape politics in the next decade and beyond.

Tina Brown, speaking at at event in 2018
Cynthia Smoot

Mona Eltahawy on The Seven Necessary Sins for Women and Girls

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The Council welcomed award-winning author, activist, commentator, and feminist leader Mona Eltahawy, who inspires women and nonbinary people to embrace their power and fight oppression.

Mona Eltahawy, speaking in 2011

Agnes Binagwaho on Reimagining Global Health Equity in Rwanda

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Agnes Binagwaho, Vice Chancellor at the University of Global Health Equity, joined the Council to share the lessons that can be learned from Rwanda to inform global health equity.

Butaro Hospital in Rwanda
François Terrier

Women, Equity, and Global Development Symposium 2019

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The 2019 symposium theme was "the future is now." Speakers discussed how we can continue to foster progress and promote equity across sectors, in addition to how we ensure the brightest future for all people.

three women having a discussion on stage during the symposium

Women, Equity, and Global Development Symposium 2018

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At the 2018 symposium, speakers discuss the theme "Are We There Yet? Broken Barriers or Broken Records".

Two women talk on stage during the symposium