Julianne Smith is the new U.S. ambassador to NATO, a post empty for a year, trying to consult and lead while bandaging the wounds of the Trump years.
Tag: Women and Girls
Jana Bennett, Former Director of BBC Television, Dies at 66
An American-born executive who transformed the presentation of science on TV and was considered one of the most influential women in her industry.
In Greece, a String of Killings Pushes Domestic Abuse Into the Spotlight
Several deadly assaults on women by their partners appear to have encouraged more victims to speak up in a country where such attacks have rarely been publicly discussed.
‘Why Was I Born a Girl?’ An Afghan Poem Inspires U.S. Students
A Zoom connection between high schoolers in Afghanistan and San Diego opens a window for mutual support.
‘She Was Just Going for a Run’: Anger in Ireland Over Teacher’s Murder
Ashling Murphy, a 23-year-old first-grade teacher, was out jogging when she was attacked. Her death has prompted outrage over women’s safety.
Zara Rutherford Becomes Youngest Woman to Circle the Globe Solo
When Zara Rutherford landed on Thursday, she became the youngest woman to circumnavigate the globe solo. “I’m just happy to finally also be in the same spot for a few months,” she said.
Pakistan Paves Way for Ayesha Malik to Be First Woman Supreme Court Justice
Justice Ayesha A. Malik’s nomination, intensely opposed by some lawyers that have threatened to strike, was hailed by others as an important victory in improving representation for women.
April Ashley, London Socialite and Transgender Pioneer, Dies at 86
She modeled for Vogue, partied with John Lennon and Mick Jagger, and married into minor nobility, all while fighting for legal recognition of her gender.
Online ‘Auction’ Is Latest Attack on Muslim Women in India
The fake site, the second in months, is a sign of the organized nature of virtual bullying, with threats of sexualized violence aimed at silencing the outspoken.
Your Monday Briefing: South Africa’s Parliament Burns
Plus a breach in the DMZ and posturing about women’s rights in China.