Following on from my blog last week, I wanted to use the opportunity of International Women's Day to further discuss the issues that are affecting women and children around the world and specifically in emerging markets. We are making strides with equality but there is still so much to be...

I recently participated in the 'Symposium on Gender Inequality in Emerging Markets', at Green Templeton College, Oxford, with 50 leaders from government, public and private sectors, civil society and academics. Attendees included Jane McAuliffe president of Bryn Mawr College and an important voice in efforts to connect women's education with...

The world was shocked following the tragic gang rape and murder of a 23 year old women in Delhi last month. This horrific attack has put the spotlight on India's ongoing struggle to embed equality into society and ensure women are treated with respect.

The number of reported rapes in...

Over the past few months, there has been much discussion about women on boards. Through my role as a founding member of the 30% club, I promote gender equality in the boardroom. This issue has been vigorously driven by EU Commissioner Reding, by the 30% Club, and by the UK...

This week will see the start of the greatest sporting competition in the world. London 2012 brings together athletes from all over the globe to compete on the world stage. This year women are leading the way not only in their sporting capabilities, but also as role models. This is...

The G20 represents the world's most important industrialised and developing economies and is the premier forum for international economic growth and development across the globe. Next month's meeting in Mexico brings an opportunity for the G20 to recognise the critical role that women play in global economic growth and stability...

International Women's Day is an important celebration of the great strides women around the world are making to ensure they are recognised and working towards equality. During the last year we have seen some incredible acts of bravery throughout the Arab world, and globally we have taken some truly inspiring...

Can we end global poverty? Although it wasn't top of the list of topics at recent party conferences, it is in Britain's national interest to be a leader on the issue of global poverty. It helps ensure stability at home and around the world.

Where do we start? First,...