“In the struggle to defend our territory, our natural resources, what's at stake is our very existence.” - Miriam Pixtún, Indigenous Women's Movement Tz ́ununija ́

Women are running for congress in record numbers this year. Now that all candidates have been nominated for the November 6th elections, 18 women are running for Senate (the previous record was set in 2010 at 14), and 163 women are running for House seats (more than the 2004 record of 141).

Last night the East West Institute, a foreign policy think tank that promotes dialogue and understanding on security issues—these days, often with Afghanistan, Pakistan and other South Asian nations—held its annual awards dinner.

A former U.S. ambassador has announced a multimillion dollar pledge to support a landmark U.N. resolution calling for women to be included in decision-making positions at every level of peacemaking and peacebuilding.

Women and children shared the spotlight at the 27th session of the U.N. General Assemblyon Tuesday, (Sept. 25). Among the announcements: new money to protect them from sexual violence.

While the world has made significant strides in expanding opportunity for women and girls, continued inequalities remain, particularly in the areas of women's political participation and economic opportunity. Growing bodies of evidence show that women's political and economic empowerment are critical to fostering international peace and security, growing vibrant market economies, and supporting open and accountable governance.

It is an honor to take part in today's forum, and to be joined by so many distinguished Heads of State and Government, honorable ministers, diplomats, and civic leaders. I'd like to thank Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon for convening this critical discussion.

Margarita Lopez begins to speak about the horrible events that marked the end of her daughter's life in a low, even tone. Some 40 women in a plush Washington, D.C. meeting room listen silently as tears roll down their cheeks.

Nearly two years after the start of uprisings across the Arab world, Arab women are confronting the reality that toppling dictators was only the beginning of their fight for freedom and equality.

South Sudan should take immediate action to end human rights violations including torture, shootings and sexual violence by security forces carrying out a civilian disarmament campaign in Jonglei State, Amnesty International said in a new report today.