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 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...
by Stephenie Foster | May 17, 2011 | Uncategorized
Over the last week or so, I was lucky enough toattend several events and listen to women visiting Washington, DCfrom a diverse set of places China and Yemen and from different sectors. The Chinese women were here in DC as part of the US-China Women Leadership Exchange...
by Stephenie Foster | May 13, 2011 | Uncategorized
Great summary by Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius about what the recently enacted health reform bill in the US means for women:...
by Stephenie Foster | May 13, 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...
by Stephenie Foster | May 3, 2011 | Uncategorized
Last Saturday, I flew to Dallas to speak at a forum organized by Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson about the critical role of women and peace building. This annual conference highlights the importance of global women’s issues. The audience at this annual conference was...
by Stephenie Foster | May 1, 2011 | Uncategorized
Raufa Hassan was a fearless, focused and inspirational Yemeni political activist, journalist and thinker. She died last week at 53. These tributes below capture her well. I first met Raufa in Sanaa, Yemen, in 1997 when I travelled to Yemen on my first ever trip to...
by Stephenie Foster | Apr 30, 2011 | Uncategorized
Women Key to Successful Peace & Security Women are critical to peace building and conflict resolution. While war affects everyone, women are especially affected. Please check out my latest article on Huffington Post.
by Stephenie Foster | Apr 28, 2011 | Uncategorized
Breaking News: US AID Appoints Key New High-Level Gender Coordinator Reads the news about United States Agency for International Development (USAID)s creation of an unprecedented new high-level position to focus exclusively on gender issues, and the appointment of...
by Stephenie Foster | Apr 26, 2011 | Uncategorized
Like many others, I have been following the tumultuous events in the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf. As someone who has been to Yemen five times to work on campaign and advocacy training, I have been especially drawn to what is happening in that country. I was...
by Stephenie Foster | Apr 23, 2011 | Uncategorized
Last week, Ambassador Melanne Verveer delivered the James P. Grant lecture at George Washington University on the topic of Gender, Diplomacy & Development. Jim Grant was not a household name, but he was a tireless global childrens advocate. In fact, Nick Kristof...
by Stephenie Foster | Apr 20, 2011 | Uncategorized
I just took a class on women and development at George Washington University. Not really. I did attend an event at George Washington Universitys Elliot School of International Affairs on April 14, which brought together five experts to discuss the implementation of...
by Stephenie Foster | Apr 17, 2011 | Uncategorized
Last week was Vital Voices amazing 10th annual celebration of women leaders across the globe. One of the five honorees, Kah Walla, is a remarkable businesswoman, strategist, political activist and now candidate for president of Cameroon. I first met Kah several years...
