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Khan in The New Times: Women Deliver 2023 Conference: Why Rwanda?

MENASource Apr 8, 2025

Legalizing child marriage in Iraq: Stepping back from the brink

By Sareta Ashraph

While there have been some elements of relief that the Iraq parliament has pulled back from legalizing child marriage, the situation remains dynamic.
Iraq Middle East
Khan in The New Times: Women Deliver 2023 Conference: Why Rwanda?

AfricaSource Mar 17, 2025

This Women’s History Month, focus on African women’s achievements, not just their challenges

By Rama Yade

African women deserve recognition not just for the indignities they face, but for the heights they achieve.
Africa Resilience & Society
Khan in The New Times: Women Deliver 2023 Conference: Why Rwanda?

MENASource Mar 10, 2025

Syria’s women face a new chapter. Here’s how to amplify their voices.

By Diana Rayes , Hind Kabawat

It is critical for women to be involved in transitional justice and constitutional reform processes in Syria.
Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding Syria

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Jul 19, 2022

Khan in The New Times: Women Deliver 2023 Conference: Why Rwanda?

By Atlantic Council

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Jun 29, 2022

Brahimi in Diwan: Jordan’s Women in the Ranks

By Atlantic Council

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Jun 29, 2022

Vyas in United Press International: ‘Ripple effect’ after Roe: Obstacles to miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy care

By Atlantic Council

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Jun 28, 2022

Vyas quoted in HuffPost: GOP candidates downplay pregnancy from rape

By Atlantic Council

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Jun 27, 2022

Amb Rahmani in The Ecologist: Women’s rights can mitigate climate impacts

By Atlantic Council

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Jun 27, 2022

Dr. Vyas featured in Medical Xpress: How the supreme court’s abortion ruling impacts public health

By Atlantic Council

Human Rights Politics & Diplomacy

UkraineAlert

Jun 23, 2022

What Ukrainians need most

By Melinda Haring

Aid efforts in support of Ukrainians are more necessary than ever but as the Russian invasion enters its fifth month there are worrying signs that international attention is now beginning to fade.

Civil Society Conflict

In the News

Jun 22, 2022

Amb. Rahmani in Extinction Rebellion: Ensuring women have equal rights to inheritance and property ownership is key to tackling climate change

By Atlantic Council

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UkraineAlert

Jun 21, 2022

“Historic victory for women’s rights”: Ukraine ratifies Istanbul Convention

By Iryna Slavinska

Ukraine has this week ratified the Istanbul Convention in a major step toward greater protections against domestic and gender-based violence as the country seeks to make further progress in its European integration bid.

Civil Society Conflict

Event Recap

Jun 14, 2022

Promoting more women in leadership is “a business imperative” and key to unlocking economic prosperity, say top executives

By Allison Holle

On June 7, the Atlantic Council’s empowerME Initiative held a workshop on "Balance of power: Promoting more women in leadership."

Economy & Business Entrepreneurship
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Reem Goussous

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