Historically speaking, religious and conservative groups always wanted the control over the private sphere that impacts women most, as reflected by family law and women's access to resources and mobility. And often secular groups traded this for economic incentives and trade.

From joblessness to lack of education and professional skills to sexual and gender-based violence, women face a multi-faceted oppression.

The front[line] of wars is increasingly non-human eyes peering down on our perceived enemies from space, guiding missiles toward unseen targets.

I have come to understand that in order to effectively advance women's rights, we need to galvanize a global women's movement.

I believe that a lot of progress has been achieved to address gender inequality: We have moved from a time where women in the US could not apply for credit card without their husband's signature to a time where women are the owners of their businesses.

Passionately enjoy life!

Only 1 in 13 participants in peace negotiations since 1992 has been a woman.