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A Foreign Policy series about women creating change through economic empowerment, hosted by Reena Ninan. This season, we are focusing all our stories on girls. What are the real economics of girlhood? What are the hidden costs? And how could girls actually shake up the global economy? We visit girls preventing child marriages in India, advocates who helped legalize abortion in Benin, LGBTQ+ activi... more

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Dayana Blanco Quiroga
Leader of the Uru Uru Team, indigenous community member
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Nela Duke Ekpenyong
Founding partner at Obudu Capital, climate tech investor
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Alexa Firmenich
Investor, consultant, and facilitator focusing on climate and biodiversity
Naia Trust
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Shivani Bhalla
Co-founder, Ewaso Lions (Kenya)
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Moreangels Mbizah
Founder and Executive Director, Wildlife Conservation Action (Zimbabwe)
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Jody Allen
Philanthropist, businesswoman, conservationist
Daughters for Earth
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Christiana Figueres
Former Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change; founder of Global Optimism
Global Optimism, UNFCCC
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Leta Hong Fincher
Author of 'Leftover Women, The Resurgence of Gender Inequality in China'
Weatherhead East Asian Institute, Columbia University
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Albie Zhang
A traditional marriage critic and advocate for women's freedom in China.
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Zainab Salbi
Host with Foreign Policy ties; focuses on women's leadership, economics, and global development.
Jane Perlez
Seasoned journalist and host with deep experience in international affairs.

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3.6 out of 5 stars from 280 ratings
  • Not good

    Was pretty generic not groundbreaking and lame

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    greg7362
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great stories

    Thanks for highlighting these stories and leaders

    Apple Podcasts
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    Goranger22
    United Statesa year ago
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    I have never written a review before, but this podcast is so extraordinary, I just had to . I can’t wait for the next episode. Finally , there is a podcast about female empowerment that is deep, fresh, true, and exciting. The episodes are well researched with solid data and followed up with meaningful personal stories that give it perspective. What I found so fascinating is that while the innovations took place in African and Asian countries, which I loved learning about, they could also have br... more

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    Womencandoit
    United States4 years ago
  • Thoroughly enjoyed this podcast

    I loved hearing how women in different parts of the world are being empowered to have choice and a voice! I hope there’s another season that will seek to improve and even speak on women in America. I’d like to see all women praised and acknowledged whether you’re a woman who wants to work or not as all are heroes. Thanks for the podcast! My first review written ever.

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    Learning1908toalwaysb1st
    United States4 years ago
  • A Must-Listen To Podcast for Women's Rights

    Here in the USA we often take for granted our liberties. It can feel as if we live in a bubble. This podcast sheds light on the plight of our sisters in other parts of the world. This podcast is informative, well-researched, and a delight to listen to. I highly recommend. Five stars!

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Mixed reactions on some episodes, but generally positive on impact-focused content
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The Future of the Climate Movement
Q: Is climate becoming a primary driver of economic competition, and what role can multilateralism play at this moment?
Climate action is increasingly foundational to competitiveness and market demand, with multilateralism evolving into smaller, more targeted alliances among like-minded actors to deliver concrete results.
The Future of the Climate Movement
Q: What do you think the environmental movement needs to focus on right now?
Maintaining resilience and not giving up, recognizing that the movement is on the right side of history, and leveraging the current market and political dynamics to accelerate decarbonization despite political setbacks in some places.
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Q: Are there many female judges in China?
There are not as many female judges, but the enforcement of divorce laws is mainly a government issue rather than a gender issue in judiciary representation.
You Might Like: Face-Off: The U.S. vs China
Q: Where does the term 'leftover woman' come from?
It was defined by the Chinese government as an unmarried, urban professional woman 27 years old or older, introduced aggressively in 2007 to encourage women to marry sooner.
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Q: What prevents the spread of tuberculosis into societies where there is not much of it?
Green states that good public health departments and preventative care are essential, but these are often lacking in lower-income countries.

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