Dr. Robin Renee Sanders, having lived in Africa for several years, was always struck by the ancestral, socio-historical and educational…
For a long time, the American workplace has been a difficult place for women to navigate, and the Foreign Service…
The Liberian Civil War was doubtless one of the most devastating conflicts in recent history. Spanning from 1989 to 2003,…
For women in the 1990s, Kenya was a difficult place to live. For those who came from wealthier families and…
Women have come a long way in fighting for equality within the workforce. This has inevitably shaped relationships for women…
Despite their education and background, women Foreign Service Officers in the 1950s and 60s faced discrimination and were often treated…
A 1957 State Department publication of “Suggestions for Wives from Other Foreign Service Wives” introduced the idea that the main…
“If there is one message that echoes forth from this conference, let it be that human rights are women’s rights…
Every November 10th, the United States Marine Corps celebrates its birthday with a traditional ball and cake-cutting ceremony. The first formal ball was…
It is remarkable to think that there have been three female Secretaries of State in the last 15 years. However,…