Linda Thomas-Greenfield and Gayle Smith on the choices they had to make to succeed, and why — from Iran to Afghanistan to America’s heartland — they think today’s young women will build a better world.

There are many ways to step into political leadership in America, and how you go about it is often informed by your background, identity, and experiences.

Across Kenya, local conflicts driven by diverse factors have one thing in common: they’re increasingly being mediated by women.

This year’s State of the World’s Girls report is focused on girls’ and young women’s political participation.