by Stephenie Foster | Jun 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
If it could rid itself of gender discrimination, the average developing country would grow at least two percentage points faster every year. Thats from Marcelo Giugale, the World Banks Director of Economic Policy and Poverty Reduction Programs for Africa in a recent...
by Stephenie Foster | May 29, 2011 | Uncategorized
Hats Off to Glamour for this campaign to help fight domestic violence, and this powerful video: http://www.glamour.com/sex-love-life/blogs/smitten/2011/05/relationship-violence-kills-fo.html#ixzz1Nl49AdXT
by Stephenie Foster | May 26, 2011 | Uncategorized
Strong anti-discrimination laws. A network of shelters for domestic violence victims, and expanded hotlines for victims of violence. Loans and incentives for women owned businesses. A minimum health care package for women including preventive services. More women...
by Stephenie Foster | May 24, 2011 | Women in Europe/former Soviet Union
Last week, I traveled to Yerevan, Armenia to facilitate a two day conference of women from across Armenia, and from various political parties and NGOs, to develop a national womens policy platform. The goal of developing such a platform is to use it to advocate for...
by Stephenie Foster | May 23, 2011 | Uncategorized
Egypt, Tunisia, Liberia, Cameroon, United States As we all know the international political world has changed dramatically since the beginning of the year. Frequently after my speeches, classes or university forums, students (particularly young women) often ask me how...
