Mar 12, 2025
James D. Rodriguez -- Former Department of Labor Assistant Secretary for Veterans’ Employment and Training Service
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Read the article America First should not put Russia second. Mar 2, 2025America First should not put Russia second
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Read the article Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program alumni unite around common humanity . Mar 6, 2025Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program alumni unite around common humanity
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Mar 6, 2025
International Women’s Day: Five leaders who are making an impact near and far
By: Anna Walker
The Bush Institute is committed to the advancement of women around the world. We are proud to celebrate incredible leaders who are working to provide opportunity and hope to women, men and children in their communities and beyond.
Jul 5, 2023
WE Lead Scholar Riham Adel inspires young leaders through mentorship program
Mar 8, 2023
International Women's Day: Five women leaders who are making an impact
Apr 22, 2022
Leadership in Afghanistan -- Dr. Sakena Yacoobi
Hosted by: Natalie Gonnella-Platts
Dr. Sakena Yacoobi received the 2022 George W. Bush Institute Citation for her decades of work empowering women and providing leadership and education to her fellow citizens in Afghanistan. In this conversation at the 2022 Forum on Leadership, she shares how her efforts to cultivate love and respect across the deep divisions made throughout history gives hope to generations of women and children.
Mar 16, 2022
A Message from Natalie Gonnella-Platts on International Women's Day 2022
By: Natalie Gonnella-Platts
Hear how the global community can advance the equitable inclusion of women
Mar 7, 2022
Innovating For Women
By: Crystal Cazier
The COVID-19 pandemic has deepened a global crisis in women’s health, and we need to innovate now to make sure that women aren’t left further behind.
May 12, 2021
Investing in Our Future -- Mrs. Obama and Mrs. Bush
In 2014, First Ladies Mrs. Laura Bush and Mrs. Michelle Obama were joined by moderator Cokie Roberts to discuss their unique and powerful platform -- empowering young girls and women around the globe.
Mar 8, 2021
Aya Chebbi - International Women's Day
Hosted by: Andrew Kaufmann, Natalie Gonnella-Platts
As a 22-year old, Aya Chebbi’s voice was at the heart of the democratic revolution in Tunisia in Northern Africa. Now, 10 years later, she is still committed to fighting for human rights — including gender equity here on International Women’s Day.
Mar 8, 2021
Bush Institute Gender Advocates You Should Know This International Women’s Day
By: Natalie Gonnella-Platts
When women succeed, we all benefit. On this International Women’s Day 2021, we’re highlighting leaders and advocates across our First Ladies Initiative, Go Further Partnership, WE Lead Program, and Liberty and Leadership Program who are driving positive change towards gender equity across their communities and countries.
