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Rebuilding Rwanda: Reflections on a Nation Two Decades After Genocide
This article was originally published by Global Post. This is the first piece in a five-part series. KIGALI, Rwanda — From the airport hilltop at night, looking down on the city of Kigali is like looking up in the sky. White LED lights dot layers after layers of hills, a fitting, glowing first impression of […]
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Hillary Clinton’s Legacy: A New Security Paradigm
Today is Hillary Clinton’s last day as Secretary of State. It’s a moment to take stock—not simply of her many accomplishments during these past four years, but also of the lasting impact of her exceptional leadership. The airwaves this week have been dominated by pundits speculating on her legacy. But few have spotlighted Clinton’s unique […]
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In Memoriam: Aloisea Inyumba
With profound sadness, I want to pass on the news that our Rwandan friend and colleague Aloisea Inyumba died yesterday after an illness. Those who’ve spent time with her will share my personal grief at losing her calm, luminous incarnation of compassion and justice. As a visionary and an early member of the Women Waging […]
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Politkovskaya: A Life for Justice
This article first appeared in the Women’s UN Report Network. Everyone needs a hero. Anna Politkovskaya was mine. And others’. In addition to the 2005 Civil Courage Prize, she received the Courage in Journalism Award from the International Women’s Media Foundation in 2002, as well as prizes from the Overseas Press Club and Amnesty International. […]