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A Spotlight on Global Women's RightsThe August 23, 2009, issue of the New York Times Magazine featured the issue of global women’s rights, anchored by a cover article titled “Why Women’s Rights are the Cause of Our Time.” Authored by

NAFSA and International Education Community Mourn Passing of Senator Edward KennedyNAFSA Association of International Educators is deeply saddened by the news of the death of Senator Edward Kennedy. We join Americans and many people around the world in reflecting today

Engaging the Cuban People Beyond the Billboard"Engagement" and "dialogue" have not always been words associated with U.S. Cuba relations. But, if recent reports in the media are any indication, that may be changing. Today, NAFSA sent a letter to the

Where Would You Study Abroad? The world is the limit – or should be – when it comes to opportunities to explore other cultures, learn a foreign language, and expand global understanding. But since the Bush Administration placed harsh regulations

A National Initiative on Global Citizen DiplomacyBy Derek Forsythe Derek Forsythe is part of the research and communications effort at the U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy. On Friday, June 19, Rep. James Moran (VA) introduced House Resolution 569 To support

Glimpse Magazine Gathers Stories from AbroadSeveral weeks ago at NAFSA's 2009 Annual Conference & Expo, Glimpse spoke with a handful of conference participants about their experiences abroad. Glimpse is "a nonprofit that offers you a platform to develop and share

House Passes Simon Study Abroad Bill in Major Step Forward for International EducationThe movement for study abroad gained significant momentum yesterday when the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act as part of the

NAFSA Among Coalition of 30 Scientific, Academic, and Engineering Groups to Praise Administration Visa Efforts, Urge Further StepsNAFSA, along with a coalition of more than 30 science, academic, and engineering organizations, today urged the federal government to take additional steps

President Obama Challenges Young People Worldwide to Re imagine the World Tell the President About the World You ImagineIn his speech at Cairo University in Egypt yesterday, President Obama made it clear he believes international education is part of the

NAFSA Statement on Safety in Study AbroadNAFSA Statement on Safety in Study Abroad Today NAFSA Association of International Educators issued the following statement addressing study abroad safety issues raised by an article published in today in USA Today As the