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The Perfect Storm

by Jensine

Nearly a decade ago, I stood under an umbrella in the wet streets of Rangoon, blocks away from Aung San Suu Kyi's home. I held flowers in my hand and had plans to quietly leave them at her gate. Read More »

"We must pay special attention to the gathering force of Burmese women's groups."

Is America Ready for a Woman President?

by Jennifer Ruwart | March 15, 2008 at 2:27 PM

This week's Newsweek featured Hillary Clinton on the cover with the title, "Hear Her Roar." Within the edition were numerous articles devoted to gender and politics. … Read More»

When Elephants Fight, the Grass Below Suffers

by Dr. Karambu Ringera

Dr. Karambu Ringera discusses her efforts to foster peace dialogues among internally displaced women, as well as her vision for Kenya's future. Read More »

"HIV and AIDS is spreading like wildfire throughout the camps."

Founder's Pulse

In Honor of Positive Women Worldwide on World AIDS Day

by Jensine

Last week I had coffee with a successful business woman who asked me with a raised eyebrow, "Why would you have World Pulse focus on global AIDS when there are so many other people already working on it?" At a time when it sometimes seems like Bono and Bill Clinton have got it covered, it wasn't the first time I had been asked this question. Read More »

"I have smoothed the skirts of dolls sewn by HIV+ women survivors of the Rwandan genocide and felt the love and hope in every stitch."

Report from Eurasian Women Leaders Conference: Promoting Greater Civic Engagement and Political Participation Amongst Women & Yo

by Alyson | October 23, 2007 at 8:00 PM

I have pasted portions of my report on the strategy session: Promoting Greater Civic Engagement and Political Participation Amongst Women & Youth, that was conducted at the Vital Voices of Eurasia: A … Read More»