Independent Women's Forum

United Nations Multilateral institutions, especially UN Women, UNRWA, and other United Nations entities, have repeatedly failed to protect women from gender-based violence. Their failures are evident in delayed or muted responses to sexual atrocities, the erosion of sex-based protections, the hypocrisy of elevating authoritarian regimes to leadership roles, and recurring internal scandals—including abuses by UN personnel themselves—all of which betray their core mandate to safeguard women. A.

School Choice On September 3rd, Representative Kevin Kiley (R-CA) held a hearing for the Committee on Education and Workforce, “Foundations First: Reclaiming Reading and Math through Proven Instruction.” Rep.

America’s fentanyl crisis is no longer a hidden epidemic. It is the most lethal threat to our nation’s health and security. Fentanyl has become the leading cause of death for Americans aged 15 to 48, and cartels, armed with Chinese precursor chemicals, continue to push millions of lethal doses into our communities. Under former President Biden, this crisis was ignored, rapidly fueled by open borders and weak enforcement. Under President Trump, the fight is finally turning.

Government Spending Congress holds the power of the purse, but what happens when its spending does not align with the president’s goals for the country? President Trump has used the Impoundment Control Act to rescind $5 billion in foreign aid and international funding. The legislation gives the president the ability to propose expedited rescissions by sending a proposal to Congress, which then has to make a decision on the proposal.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Under President Donald J. Trump’s leadership, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) apparatus has been tasked with the responsibility of keeping America safe by maintaining a secure border and homeland, free of dangerous immigrants who are in the country illegally.

Kids don’t exercise enough, and spend too much time indoors and online. Parents may agree it takes a village, but too often there doesn’t seem to be much of a village, just people isolated in individual homes. There’s no quick way to change this reality, but policymakers can and should seek to eliminate policies that discourage community and outdoor activities. Here are a few common-sense ideas that should be bipartisan winners. Everyone wants playgrounds to be safe for kids to use.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that 22,000 jobs were added in August. The overall unemployment rate grew slightly to 4.3% in August from 4.2% in July. The unemployment rate for women grew slightly to 3.8% from 3.7%. Overall labor force participation grew slightly to 62.3% in August from 62.2% in July. The overall increase in labor force participation is counter to a drop in , which fell to 56.9% in August from 57.1% in July.

Economy Why Removing Legislative Obstacles Is Crucial For Business Success Before starting a business, prospective entrepreneurs use many to judge the friendliness of the local landscape toward owners. One of their primary considerations is typically the of laws affecting their specific operations. Different business models have different requirements, and the female entrepreneurs, who start nearly half of new businesses, have unique needs to consider.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier this year, President Trump rescinded Executive Order 11246, which forced federal contractors to follow a rigid affirmative action system that privileged identity-based quotas over qualifications for sixty years. This means the Department of Labor is no longer constrained to a failing affirmative action regime.

For many women, the dream doesn’t stop at a diploma or a fulfilling career. Marriage and motherhood are also part of the picture, yet it’s easy to overlook how the choices made during college can either support or complicate those goals down the road. That’s why it’s worth pausing to think beyond graduation. What do you want your life to look like five, ten, or fifteen years from now? And how can the way you approach college today help set the stage for that future?