In the News March 8, 2012

Former First Lady Says Egyptian Women at Bush Institute are Building 'Brighter Future for their Country'

Oct 20, 2025

Afghan students react to the Taliban’s recent internet ban

By: Natalie Gonnella-Platts
Oct 3, 2025

Afghan women share the devastating consequences of the Taliban’s internet shutdown

By: Natalie Gonnella-Platts
Sep 26, 2025

Bush Institute gathers democracy leaders struggling for freedom across Asia

By: Celia Siade-Cox
Shawn VanDiver — Standing Beside Our Afghan Allies

Hosted by: Andrew Kaufmann, Natalie Gonnella-Platts
Jun 3, 2025

Bush Institute's David J. Kramer provides remarks at the U.S.-Afghan Women's Council 2025 annual meeting

By: David J. Kramer
May 21, 2025

Syria needs more women in government to build a stable and prosperous future

By: Celia Siade-Cox
Apr 25, 2025

We must fight for our Afghan allies

By: Natalie Gonnella-Platts, Laura Collins
Mar 6, 2025

International Women’s Day: Five leaders who are making an impact near and far

By: Anna Walker
Jan 15, 2025

Taliban Travel Tracker

By: Natalie Gonnella-Platts, Albert Torres, Jessica Ludwig
Sep 18, 2024

Captured State: The Taliban's mafia-like rule uncovered

By: Natalie Gonnella-Platts, Jessica Ludwig, Albert Torres
Jul 26, 2024

At the Olympics and beyond, the world must stand with Afghan women

By: Natalie Gonnella-Platts
Jul 24, 2024

Pashtana Durrani -- Educating Afghan Girls Despite Taliban Rule

Hosted by: Andrew Kaufmann, Natalie Gonnella-Platts
Jul 10, 2024

U.N. excludes civil society, accommodates Taliban demands at third Doha meeting

By: Jessica Ludwig
Jun 27, 2024

We must hold a firm line with the Taliban

By: Jessica Ludwig
"The U.S.-Afghan Women's Council remains a symbol of hope and strength"
May 8, 2024

Afghan and Iranian Women are a Force in the Fight for Freedom

By: Natalie Gonnella-Platts
Apr 18, 2024

Voices of Freedom

Hosted by: Natalie Gonnella-Platts
Apr 15, 2024

Two-Minute Take: The Taliban profit while innocent Afghans suffer

Featuring: Natalie Gonnella-Platts
Apr 3, 2024

The Role of Foreign Enablers in Perpetuating Taliban Corruption in Afghanistan

By: Natalie Gonnella-Platts, Jessica Ludwig, Albert Torres
Mar 7, 2024

Women leaders making an impact across the globe
The Human Cost of the Taliban's Corruption and Kleptocracy

By: Natalie Gonnella-Platts
Corruption and Kleptocracy in Afghanistan Under the Taliban

By: Jessica Ludwig, Albert Torres
Aug 15, 2023

Supporting Afghans two years after the fall of Afghanistan
Aug 8, 2023

The Taliban regime ‘survives on fear and oppression’: Q&A with advocate Onaba Payab

By: Natalie Gonnella-Platts
Jul 11, 2023

David J. Kramer provides remarks at the U.S.-Afghan Women's Council annual meeting

By: Natalie Gonnella-Platts
Jul 5, 2023

WE Lead Scholar Riham Adel inspires young leaders through mentorship program
May 12, 2023

Masih Alinejad -- 2023 Time Woman of the Year and Iranian Freedom Fighter

Hosted by: Andrew Kaufmann, Natalie Gonnella-Platts
May 12, 2023

Two-Minute Take: Taliban ban women from working for the U.N.

Featuring: Natalie Gonnella-Platts
Apr 12, 2023

The Struggle for Freedom: Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi advocates for ‘Women, Life, and Freedom’ from prison

By: Ellen Bork
Apr 11, 2023

Crises shouldn’t cost women their dignity

By: Kaitlyn McClew

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