Best Vital Voices Global Partnership Podcasts (2025)

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A Conversation with Alyse Nelson & Mary Robinson | International Biodiversity Day 2025 30:17

7d ago30:17

30:17

In honor of International Day for Biological Diversity, this episode features a powerful conversation between Vital Voices President & CEO Alyse Nelson and Mary Robinson — Ireland’s first female President, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and lifelong advocate for climate justice, gender equality, and ethical leadership. Mary reflects …

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Vital Voices Live: A Conversation with Karlie Kloss and Osi Imeokparia 49:38

21d ago49:38

49:38

In this special episode of the Vital Voices Live Podcast, supermodel, entrepreneur and philanthropist Karlie Kloss joins Kode With Klossy CEO Osi Imeokparia to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Kode With Klossy—a decade of empowering young women and gender-expansive youth in tech. Together, they reflect on the early days of the initiative, how ment…

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Vital Voices Live: A Conversation with Dina Powell McCormick with Guest Host Betsy Fischer Martin 49:07

1M ago49:07

49:07

In this episode of Vital Voices Live, Dina Powell McCormick — former Deputy National Security Advisor and Vice Chair at BDT & MSD Partners — joins us to talk about her new book, Who Believed in You?, co-authored with Senator David McCormick. Drawing from her personal journey and insights from leaders like Satya Nadella, Tory Burch, and Condoleezza …

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Vital Voices Live: A Conversation with Sara Blakely with Guest Host Norah O'Donnell 49:51

2M ago49:51

49:51

Welcome to the Vital Voices Live Podcast, a podcast dedicated to celebrating the game-changers, the rule-breakers, and the fearless women shaping our world! In front of a live studio audience in the Vital Voices Headquarters in Washington DC, this episode is guest hosted by Norah O'Donnell in conversation with Sara Blakely, an entrepreneur, innovat…

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A Conversation with Alyse Nelson & Nika Kovač | International Women’s Day 2025 20:03

2M ago20:03

20:03

A conversation in honor of International Women's Day between Vital Voices CEO and co-Founder Alyse Nelson and Nika Kovač, the founding director of the 8th of March Research Institute, a movement-building organization that uses storytelling and advocacy to confront gender and economic inequalities across Slovenia.…

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Nurturing Our Planet While Ending Poverty with ZEINORIN ANGKANG 11:17

1y ago11:17

11:17

Zeinorin Angkang is a 2022 VV Visionaries Fellowship alumna and founder of Hill Wild, an organization working with the Tangkhul Naga People in Northeast India to create a sustainable food supply and eradicate poverty. In this work, she also champions the voices of Indigenous Peoples and their farming knowledge that dates back thousands of years. Sh…

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Leadership Spotlight: The Urgent Life with Bozoma Saint John 35:42

1+ y ago35:42

35:42

In this special Festival episode of the Vital Voices podcast, you’ll hear an inspiring panel conversation on how women leaders can take control of dealing with personal trauma, navigating mental health, and finding fulfillment no matter what life throws their way. Founding Partner at West Front Strategies and Vital Voices Board Member ASHLEY DAVIS …

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The Rising Tide of Disinformation and Digital Dictatorship 31:32

2y ago31:32

31:32

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: In this special Festival series episode on the rising tide of disinformation and digital dictatorship, you’ll hear from four thought leaders who offered a cross-cultural analysis on the issue of disinformation with expert commentary from the Honorable NEEMA LUGANGIRA of Tanzania, PAULINA IBARRA of Chile, OMUKA HUB NEYSARA of Ind…

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Gender Apartheid: Afgahanistan & Iran 30:06

2y ago30:06

30:06

Invest in Women. Improve the World. If you were moved by any part of this episode, then please consider making a donation to Vital Voices to help continue our work of investing in, connecting with and amplifying the work of women leaders who are solving the world's greatest challenges. www.vitalvoices.org/donate ABOUT THIS EPISODE: As we approach t…

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The Art of Disruption: The Power of the Arts to Spark Social Change 28:23

2y ago28:23

28:23

Invest in Women. Improve the World. If you were moved by any part of this episode, then please consider making a donation to Vital Voices to help continue our work of investing in, connecting with and amplifying the work of women leaders who are solving the world's greatest challenges. www.vitalvoices.org/donate About This Episode: In this special …

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Rule Breakers & Movement Makers 40:25

2y ago40:25

40:25

Invest in Women. Improve the World. If you were moved by any part of this episode, then please consider making a donation to Vital Voices to help continue our work of investing in, connecting with and amplifying the work of women leaders who are solving the world's greatest challenges. www.vitalvoices.org/donate About This Episode: “The work we do …

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Audacious Action: 25 Years of Disrupting the Status Quo 42:37

2y ago42:37

42:37

Invest in Women. Improve the World. If you were moved by any part of this episode, then please consider making a donation to Vital Voices to help continue our work of investing in, connecting with and amplifying the work of women leaders who are solving the world's greatest challenges. www.vitalvoices.org/donate About this Episode: In this special …

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Why Modern Science Needs Indigenous Intelligence to Save the Planet 28:04

2y ago28:04

28:04

Vital Voices invests in women leaders solving the world’s greatest challenges. We are “venture catalysts,” identifying those with a bold vision for change and partnering with them to make that vision a reality. We scale and accelerate their impact through long-term investments to expand the skills, connections, capacity, and visibility of women lea…

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Bozoma Saint John on her new book "The Urgent Life" 27:53

2y ago27:53

27:53

Visit us online at: www.vitalvoices.org Donate to Vital Voices: www.vitalvoices.org/donate Learn more about the book at: www.bozomasaintjohn.comBy Vital Voices Global Partnership

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Google.org President Jacquelline Fuller on the Google.org Impact Challenge for Women and Girls 21:10

3+ y ago21:10

21:10

President of Google.org, Jacquelline Fuller, joins Alyse Nelson on the heels of the announcement of the 34 selected organizations for Google.org's $25M Impact Challenge for Women and Girls. They discussed the importance of private sector collaborations with organizations like Vital Voices, a partner on the Challenge, how we can realistically create…

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Power to Empower: A Special International Youth Day Episode with Activist Melissa Shang 18:41

4y ago18:41

18:41

Melissa Shang, disability rights activist, joined host, Alyse Nelson, for a special International Youth Day discussion on advocacy and the power of young voices. Born with a form of muscular dystrophy called Charcot-Marie-Tooth, Melissa has worked throughout her young-adult life to incorporate anti-ableist conversation into popular discourse. In th…

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HRH Intisar AlSabah on Rebuilding Strength in the Face of Adversity 41:10

4y ago41:10

41:10

Her Royal Highness, Intisar AlSabah, Kuwaiti social entrepreneur, philanthropist, and princess of the House of Al Sabah, joined host, Alyse Nelson, for a discussion on how we can use lessons learned from overcoming adversity to empower others. A survivor of domestic abuse and military occupation, Her Royal Highness explores how traumatic events in …

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Power to Empower – Mary Robinson on the Importance of Feminist Leadership 24:10

4y ago24:10

24:10

Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Chair and founding member of the Council of Women World Leaders, and current President of the Mary Robinson Foundation Climate Change joined host, Alyse Nelson for a discussion on her experience as a woman leader in Irish politics and global organizations, mental hea…

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Power to Empower – A Special Juneteenth Episode with Cici Battle 46:53

4y ago46:53

46:53

Cici Battle, social impact strategist, organizer, and facilitator, joined host, Alyse Nelson, for a discussion on Juneteenth and how the United States must move beyond performative solidarity in order to address its deep-rooted issues with race and equality. By reflecting on the events of the past year, including the murder of George Floyd, the glo…

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Power to Empower: Adriana Hinojosa Céspedes on Mexico’s Femicide Crisis 23:15

4y ago23:15

23:15

TW || Former Mexican congresswomen and life-long advocate against gender-based violence in Mexico, Adriana Hinojosa Céspedes, joined the Vital Voices Podcast with host Alyse Nelson, to discuss Mexico’s ongoing femicide crisis, the strength of women in this time of uncertainty, and the hope that is generated from small steps of progress in the fight…

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Power to Empower: Adi Tafuna'i on the Power & Importance of Rural Economic Systems in Building a Sustainable Future 24:45

4y ago24:45

24:45

Visionary Entrepreneur and Co-founder of Women in Business Development Inc in Samoa, Adi Tafuna’i joined host Alyse Nelson to discuss her pioneering work revitalizing the local economy in Samoa by building female entrepreneurship using locally-sources resources and tapping into external markets. Adi and Alyse discuss the impact climate change has h…

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Sandra Pepera on Building Systems to Sustain Inclusive Democracy 27:21

4y ago27:21

27:21

Career diplomat and NDI Director for Women, Gender and Democracy Sandra Pepera joined host Alyse Nelson on the podcast to discuss her career building inclusive, resilient democracy. Sandra reflected on the need to focus on creating systems that push for culture change to really secure lasting impact when it comes to greater gender equity and repres…

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Power to Empower: Obiageli Ezekwesili on Values-Driven Leadership 23:48

4y ago23:48

23:48

Democratic activist and economist Obiageli (Oby) Ezekwesili joined host Alyse Nelson to discuss how her leadership style has been shaped by a staunch commitment to her values and deep community engagement. Leading by example, Oby explains how she uses her power to empower community voices around her, coaching a new generation of leaders who are dri…

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Power to Empower: Working Toward Equity with Sage Ke'alohilani Quiamno 36:14

4y ago36:14

36:14

Future for Us Founder and Leadership Incubator Fellow Sage Ke'alohilani Quiamno sat down with host Alyse Nelson to discuss her passion for equity and her fight to get more women of color in leadership within the modern workplace. Sage shared how dealing with her own experiences of discrimination in the workplace motivated her to put her passion for…

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Power to Empower: Chouchou Namegabe on Changing Culture by Catalyzing Conversations 29:56

4y ago29:56

29:56

Outspoken Congolese radio journalist and co-founder of the South Kivu Women’s Media Association Chouchou Namegabe sat down with host Alyse Nelson to discuss Chouchou’s efforts enacting cultural change surrounding sexual assault and gender-based violence. Throughout her career, she has focused on bringing the stories of survivors to light by leverag…

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Power to Empower: Amar Singh on Male Allyship and Using Art to Spark Change 21:45

4y ago21:45

21:45

Owner of the Amar Singh Art Gallery, Human Rights Activist and Solidarity Council Member Amar Singh, sat down with Host Alyse Nelson to discuss men’s critical role in the fight for gender equality and his work in bridging the gender gap and championing women within the art space. As an art gallerist, Amar saw the blatant lack of representation of w…

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Power to Empower: Amanda Nguyen on Anti-Asian Racism and the Blueprint for Social Change 26:26

4y ago26:26

26:26

Civil rights activist and the CEO and founder of Rise, Amanda Nguyen sat down with host Alyse Nelson to discuss the recent rise in hate crimes against the AAPI community and how she uses her activism to advocate for more informed and collaborative change. Amanda reflects on how she got involved in activism, her work with Rise Justice Labs and the i…

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Power to Empower: Sara Minkara on Redefining Inclusivity for Empowerment 23:45

4y ago23:45

23:45

Advocate and disability and inclusion expert Sara Minkara sat down with host Alyse Nelson to discuss her approach to framing inclusivity as a value-based proposition and how we can all lead with empathy and without assumption. Sara, the founder of the non-profit Empowerment Through Integration (ETI), draws from her experience as a blind, Lebanese-A…

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Power to Empower: Chelsea Miller on Black Activism & the Mobilizing the Youth for Change 23:45

4+ y ago23:45

23:45

Activist, Social Impact Strategist, co-founder of Freedom March NYC and all-round icon Chelsea Miller joined Host Alyse Nelson for a special Black History Month episode of the Vital Voices Podcast series: Power to Empower. Tune in to hear Chelsea share her thoughts on everything from mobilizing youth last summer following the murder of George Floyd…

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Making an Unexpected Impact with Jessica Hubley and Leah Lizarondo 40:15

4+ y ago40:15

40:15

‘Leap and the net will appear.’ Vital Voices network women Jessica Hubley, CEO of AnnieCannons, and Leah Lizarondo, co-founder of Food Rescue Hero, sat down with Alyse Nelson to discuss the power of pivoting. In both of their careers, Jessica and Leah each took leaps of faith, changing their trajectories to make an impact in their communities. Desp…

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Power to Empower: Saskia Nino de Rivera and Priti Patkar on Breaking the Cycle 47:56

4+ y ago47:56

47:56

President of the non-profit Reinserta, Saskia Niño de Rivera, and social worker and co-founder of the non-profit Prerana, Priti Patkar, sat down with Vital Voices Podcast host Alyse Nelson to discuss current barriers to achieving human rights for children around the world. Saskia and Priti explain their efforts to break the cycle of intergeneration…

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Power to Empower: Faith Florez on Building Legacy and Leadership 23:25

4+ y ago23:25

23:25

Young women will lead the way. That much is clear when speaking with women like Faith Florez, founder of the Latina Legacy Foundation and creator of the Calor App. Faith reconnected with podcast host Alyse Nelson to discuss the way that Faith’s family inspired her work protecting farm workers and informing them of their rights through technology. F…

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Power to Empower: Donna Langley on Making Big & Bold decisions to create change 36:06

4+ y ago36:06

36:06

Donna Langley, Chairman of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, joined Vital Voices Podcast host Alyse Nelson to talk about her journey from intern to Chairman, and how she forged her way through challenges by making a plan and pushing herself to the next level. Donna shares stories from her childhood, catalyzing moments from her career and how sh…

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Celebrating a New Milestone with Artist Tronja Anglero 16:10

4+ y ago16:10

16:10

Artist and activist Tronja Anglero joined Vital Voices President and CEO Alyse Nelson to disucss the new portrait of Kamala Harris Vital Voices commissioned from Tronja. The two discussed the power that art like this has to showcase the positive and strong side to women and their contributions, the deep impact representation at high levels can have…

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Power to Empower: A Special Episode on Leadership Re-imagined ft. Dr. Rola Hallam & Kah Walla 39:00

4+ y ago39:00

39:00

Last month, we gathered our network of supporters– virtually – to celebrate and recognize the launch of our book, Vital Voices: 100 Women Using their Power to Empower. At that event, we brought together two women leaders, Global Leadership Awards Honoree, humanitarian and CanDo founder Dr. Rola Hallam and VV Board of Directors member, Cameroonian p…

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Power to Empower: Laura Liswood on Empathy and Ethics in Leadership 50:19

4+ y ago50:19

50:19

Secretary General and co-founder of the Council of Women World Leaders, Laura Liswood joined Vital Voices Podcast host Alyse Nelson to talk about her leadership journey, the lessons learned along the way and how she uses ethics and empathy in leadership to empower others. Tune in to hear how Laura’s theories on power and leadership that can exclude…

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Power to Empower: Peru Prime Minister Violeta Bermudez on Democracy, Good Governance and Using Her Power for Meaningful Change 25:29

4+ y ago25:29

25:29

VVEngage Fellow and current Interim President of Peru’s Council of Ministers, Violeta Bermudez spoke with host Alyse Nelsonabout building a career fueled by a passion for creating change. The staunch gender equality advocate discusses her goal for gender parity in politics, and the cascading impact of seeing women in leadership positions. Tune in t…

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Power to Empower: Ravi Kant on Men’s Allyship and the Importance of Breaking the Silence around VAW 23:58

4+ y ago23:58

23:58

Human rights advocate Ravi Kant joined the Vital Voices Podcast series: Power to Empower with host Alyse Nelson to talk on the importance of men’s allyship and his fight in breaking the silence around violence against women and children in India. In this episode, Ravi shares how his mother raised he and his brothers to be advocates in the fight for…

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Power to Empower: Chessy Prout on her Journey towards Activism and the Importance of Allyship for Survivors 28:25

4+ y ago28:25

28:25

Author and Activist Chessy Prout joined the new episode of the Vital Voices Podcast series: Power to Empower with host Alyse Nelson to talkabout her journey as a survivor of sexual assault and how critical the allies around her were as she and her family worked through the draining process of seeking justice. Chessy reflected on the importance of c…

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Title: Power to Empower: Kiran Bir Sethi on using Empathy, Ethics and Evolution to Build Humanity in Children 29:00

4+ y ago29:00

29:00

VV Woman Leader Kiran Bir Sethi joined the new episode of the Vital Voices Podcast series: Power to Empower with host Alyse Nelson to talk about the turning point for her leadership journey: becoming a mother. In this episode, Kiran shares how - through role as a mother - she learned the importance of empathy, ethics, excellence, elevation and evol…

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Power to Empower: Maria Pacheco on the Realities of Entrepreneurship and the Power of Connection 28:25

4+ y ago28:25

28:25

Biologist, entrepreneur and founder of Wakami, Maria Pacheco, joined the Vital Voices Podcast new series: Power to Empower with host Alyse Nelson to talk about her work as a bridge between communities and the larger world. Maria spoke about her focus on channeling positive energy to make change happen for people and the environment, and how the 20-…

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Power to Empower: Hindou Oumaru Ibrahim on Bringing Voice and Power to Indigenous Communities 19:57

4+ y ago19:57

19:57

Climate change and indigenous rights activist Hindou Oumaru Ibrahim joined the Power to Empower series to discuss the way she brings the unique perspective of the Mbororo community to the international stage to inform global climate change efforts with on-the-ground experience. With Host Alyse Nelson, Hindou shares her path to leadership, her conne…

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Habiba Ali on Building Strength of Character through Resistance with Persistence 26:23

4+ y ago26:23

26:23

Managing Director of Sosai Renewable Energies, VV GROW Fellow, Global Ambassadors alumna, WE Empower Awardee and Global Leadership Awards Honoree Habiba Ali joined this episode of the Vital Voices Podcast new series: Power to Empower. Habiba joined host Alyse Nelson to talk about her work in the renewable energy space in Nigeria, how her past has b…

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Power to Empower: Christine Lagarde on Being the First and Daring the Difference 19:25

4+ y ago19:25

19:25

Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, joins this week’s episode of the Vital Voices Podcast new series: Power to Empower! President Lagarde joined host Alyse Nelson for a thoughtful and dynamic conversation about being the first woman in a role – and both the responsibility and motivation that comes with the title. She offered …

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Power to Empower: Amira Yahyaoui on Fighting for Dignity and Women as Changemakers 29:21

4+ y ago29:21

29:21

Tunisian human rights activist, global technology entrepreneur and founder of Mos.com, Amira Yahyaoui joined the second episode of the Vital Voices Podcast new series: Power to Empower. Amira joined host Alyse Nelson to talk about her past, present, and future as an advocate for change and what it means to be a trailblazing human rights advocate, a…

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Power to Empower: Amanda Gorman on Building Confidence and Encouraging Others to Speak Up 29:26

4+ y ago29:26

29:26

Inaugural US Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman joined the debut episode of the Vital Voices Podcast new series: Power to Empower. Amanda joined host Alyse Nelson to talk about building her confidence as a poet and leader to overcome her speech impediment and raise her voice as an agent for change. Amanda talked about the lessons she’s learned as sh…

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Voices of Resilience: Panmela Castro on Crisis, Leadership and Hope in Brazil 22:45

4+ y ago22:45

22:45

Street artist, human rights advocate and survivor Panmela Castro gave us a first-person update from Brazil on how the country is handling the pandemic - from concerns of inequitable healthcare and crowded housing, to increased domestic and gender-based violence. But despite it all, Panmela is energized by the artistic options still available and th…

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Voices of Resilience: Fighting for Justice with Claire Russo 37:50

4+ y ago37:50

37:50

Former Marine and Congressional Candidate Claire Russo joined Vital Voices' Alyse Nelson to share her harrowing story of sexual assault, and discuss the deeply difficult journey she had to undertake to fight for justice within the armed forces. Claire's courage didn't stop there - she not only shared her story to get justice, but also as a part of …

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Voices of Resilience: The Danger of Biased Data with Emily Courey Pryor 25:47

5y ago25:47

25:47

In this conversation, Data2X's Emily Courey Pryor outlines the crucial points as to why gender data matters in building a more equal world. Biased data leads to biased policies, which widen economic and opportunity gaps and leave women behind when pushing for progress. From the way data is gathered to how questions are structured to how it's analyz…

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Voices of Resilience: Voting Rights and Women in Politics with Cynthia Richie Terrell 33:31

5y ago33:31

33:31

For Women's Equality Day and the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage in the United States, we're joining RepresentWomen's Cynthia Richie Terrell to discuss voting access and best practices for election systems to bring better gender balance and representation into politics. Find out more about RepresentWomen: https://www.representwomen.org/ See t…

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