Research & Commentary

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How Did The COVID-19 Pandemic Impact Women and Girls Globally?

How Did The COVID-19 Pandemic Impact Women and Girls Globally?

How Did The COVID-19 Pandemic Impact Women and Girls Globally?Dr. Isabelle Vladoiu
Published on: 05/26/2022

COVID-19 worsened gender disparities in health, education, and economic sectors, disproportionately impacting women and girls worldwide.

human rights
Can We Reclaim the Night?

Can We Reclaim the Night?

Can We Reclaim the Night?Dr. Isabelle Vladoiu
Published on: 03/19/2021

Violence against women is worryingly normalized, to the extent that women are being conditioned to protect themselves using anything at their disposal from a very young age.

human rights
Women’s Participation in Diplomacy

Women’s Participation in Diplomacy

Women’s Participation in DiplomacyDr. Isabelle Vladoiu
Published on: 04/02/2020

Women's participation in diplomacy underscores the urgent need for greater female participation in diplomacy, emphasizing their unique abilities to foster consensus and enact positive social change in a field still grappling with entrenched gender stereotypes and underrepresentation.

human rights

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