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I have the privilege of being an activist. Through my work, I’ve had the privilege of supporting women in many countries across Africa, such as South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Kenya and South Sudan. I meet great women leaders from around the world and draw inspiration from them. But as a woman born...

It’s mango season in Yei. After weeks of heavy downpours, the ripe, delicious fruit is literally falling off the trees, providing a ready, nutritious source of food and income.

Yesterday Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton sat down with CNN’s Chief International Correspondent Christiane Amanpour to discuss the importance of women involvement in peace and security. What much of the news media missed was the emphasis that she put on investing in women’s rights in the United...

Climate Justice and the Intersection of Environment, Women and Conflict

Over the past year, more than 37,000 women have begun to rebuild their lives thanks to your support. Below we're sharing the stories of five of these inspiring women and the many things they say they're thankful for this year.

In the United States, women run 30 percent of small businesses – but only 2.2 percent of all venture capital invests in businesses where women are the founders. Despite women driving most consumer purchasing, when it comes to becoming a successful entrepreneur, they continue to face barriers. In...

I don’t know about you, but I find it very difficult to read the news these days. The conflict in Syria has been raging for more than four years.