almost 3 years ago // Gender Equality

If implemented, the resolution would mean the U.S. would reorient its foreign policy goals to reconstitute the shared global goods of equality, environmental integrity, and peace as being in the national interest.

almost 7 years ago // The future of US Aid

Now is the time for the U.S. to support the world's women as they unlock their full potential — and that means leveraging U.S. foreign aid, trade, and diplomatic engagement. Four leaders explain.

over 8 years ago // Gender equality

Investing in the world's women isn't just the right thing to do — it's great business. ICRW's Lyric Thompson explains.

almost 9 years ago // The future of US aid

One year ago, the U.S. rolled out a global empowerment strategy for adolescent girls. With deep cuts to the foreign assistance budget looming, four Girls Not Brides co-chairs ask: What happens next?

almost 10 years ago // US aid

With just one year left in President Obama's term, USAID Administrator Gayle Smith certainly has her work cut out for her. Lyric Thompson, senior policy manager at the International Center for Research on Women, outlines four ways Smith can ensure women and girls are not an afterthought in development efforts.