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Society · 21 min

Half The Sky

By Nicholas D. Kristof | Sheryl WuDunn

This episode reveals why gender inequality is not merely a moral failing, but a colossal economic and social drain, and how empowering women is the most strategic investment for global prosperity.

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“This episode reveals why gender inequality is not merely a moral failing, but a colossal economic and social drain, and how empowering women is the most strategic investment for global prosperity.”

— Nicholas D. Kristof | Sheryl WuDunn, Half The Sky

What it is about

Gender Equality, Global Development, Women's Empowerment

Who it is for

If you often wonder why global challenges persist despite immense effort, this will clarify how empowering women offers the most strategic leverage for lasting change, and this will help you see what to do next.

The author

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn bring decades of on-the-ground reporting to reveal how gender inequality silently undermines global progress, and why investing in women is the most powerful force for change.

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Nicholas D. Kristof | Sheryl WuDunn

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