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Boston University
AWER Summit: Empowering Afghan Women’s Economic Resilience

AWER Summit: Empowering Afghan Women’s Economic Resilience

The Alliance for Afghan Women’s Economic Resilience (AWER) Summit, an initiative of the U.S. Department of State and Boston University Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, took place on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC. The summit convened stakeholders from the private sector, civil society, academia, and governments to discuss strategies for investing in, empowering, and educating Afghan women and girls. AWER, established by U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken in 2022, aims to foster innovative collaborations to support Afghan women and girls’ access to education, employment, and entrepreneurship....

Texas A&M University
Dr. Ruyle Selected for Bridge-Building Mission to Israel

Dr. Ruyle Selected for Bridge-Building Mission to Israel

“I am honored to be chosen for this wonderful program and want to thank the Jewish National Fund-USA for selecting me. I look forward to fostering collaborations to benefit my current research and exp...

University of Michigan
Page calls for U.S. to redefine relationship with Haiti

Page calls for U.S. to redefine relationship with Haiti

As Haiti continues to face challenges such as the effects of climate change and political turmoil, former Ambassador and Professor of Practice in International Diplomacy Susan D. Page calls for the U....