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5 days ago · “Five years ago we played around with the name Global First Spouses Alliance, and we came to the conclusion that even when there are first men, it is still the first ladies who need support ...
Jan 28, 2021 · There are some important rules and traditions that the first lady of the United States is expected to follow. Here's everything you ever wanted to know about how first ladies can work,...
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The gradual expansion of the role of the first lady is not surprising. Changes in the role over the past two centuries roughly track the historical trend toward more gender-equitable marriages, women’s entry into the workforce, and their expanding voice and political participation in societies globally. First ladies have not only kept pace with pas...
First ladies today are writing the next chapter of an evolving story. First ladies across the globe navigate a complex leadership role full of possibilities, yet defined by constraints and contradictions.
Women’s professional and leadership journeys start well before they become first ladies and don’t end when they leave office. In many cases, women build upon their experiences as first ladies to take on prominent leadership positions after leaving office. In fact, for some, the most interesting chapters of their leadership careers are written after...
Unelected but still official, first ladies must play both public and non-political roles. Amid a highly visible platform with little room for error, often without formal structure or support, gender typecasts manifest scrutiny. Yet despite these challenges, many first ladies continue moving forward, seizing on opportunities to lead. Hostess, teamma...
First ladies often must operate with inadequate resources and an undefined “job description.” But by aligning their visions with the unique prominence of their position, they can set advance important causes and opportunities for action.
Nov 4, 2021 · Politics and Government. In many countries, the role of first lady doesn't come with a job description or even a staff. The Global First Ladies Alliance, born at the Pardee RAND Graduate School, helps first ladies lead, often with the assistance of America's own first ladies.
For nearly 10 years, the Global First Ladies Alliance has worked with 45 First Ladies and their offices to assist them as they set priorities, identify strategic partners, generate positive impact, and develop lasting legacies. This handbook lays out our lessons learned, and is made available for use by First Ladies’ offices across the world.
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Cath Pound explores the many depictions of an often controversial role. When Joe Biden is inaugurated on 20 January his wife, Jill, will make history as the first first lady to continue her...
