Who Runs the World?
Unlocking the Talent and Inventiveness of Women Everywhere
by Lois Quam
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| Publisher | Forbes Books |
| Publication | Mar 05, 2024 |
| Format | Hardback |
| ISBN | 979-8887500805 |
| Pages | 208 |
| Dimensions | 6.2 x 9.1 x 1 in |
| Age | Adult 18+ |
| Price | $20.63 |
Who Runs the World?
Unlocking the Talent and Inventiveness of Women Everywhere
“Achieving a world where women everywhere can fulfill their potential is the great unfinished work of today and the very work we must do to make progress. Lois Quam shows how we can build the future we envision for us all by supporting women and girls around the world.”― Hillary Rodham Clinton, 67th US Secretary of State
As the world struggles against escalating crisis and conflict, there's a transformative force waiting to be unlocked―the unparalleled potential of women and girls. In Who Runs the World?, author Lois Quam imagines a world where the brilliance and capabilities of women are not just recognized, but mobilized to create a brighter future for us all.
Who Runs the World? explores what happens when we unlock the immense potential of women and girls globally―by recognizing that reproductive health and rights is at the heart of women’s empowerment. Only by effectively addressing reproductive health can we unlock the untapped power of women and girls, giving global efforts the best shot at combatting major threats to survival on Earth.
Quam is CEO of Pathfinder, a global health and development nonprofit that puts decisions about women’s bodies and futures in their own hands. Her book draws on the stories of Pathfinder leaders in Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East, showcasing the organization’s revolutionary work to unlock the immense talent of the world’s women, and the obstacles that still stand in the way. Their stories paint a vivid picture of the significant impact that women and girls can have when they drive change in areas such as healthcare, agriculture, climate resilience, and economic development.
Women's empowerment isn't just an idea―it’s the key to global transformation. Who Runs the World? is a call to action for everyone who has experienced for themselves what it means to be able to choose whether and when to have children – and to be able to do it safely, with high quality health care. It is a roadmap for creating a world where everyone is free to make informed decisions about their lives and how this is the surest path to creating a better future for us all.
Reviews, Awards & Endorsements
Review
"Just as women's rights are human rights, women's progress
is human progress. Achieving a world where women everywhere
can fulfill their potential is the great unfinished work
of today and the very work we must do to make progress.
Lois Quam first worked with me over thirty years ago, and
she demonstrates in her life and leadership-and now in
her book Who Runs the World?-the resilience and creativity
needed for this work. Lois shows how we can build the future
we envision for us all by supporting women and girls around
the world."
-Hillary Rodham Clinton
67th U.S. Secretary of State
"This is an inspiring book by an inspiring woman. Lois Quam
is a leader, thinker, and mother who has put into words key
insights about our world and how to change it. Who Runs
the World? is a powerful call to new kinds of action and new
ways of thinking."
-David Miliband
President and CEO, International Rescue Committee; 74th
U.K. Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs
"Women's leadership in climate solutions is required everywhere.
Who Runs the World? Unlocking the Talent and Inventiveness
of Women Everywhere rightly highlights the vital role
women have to play. I see this at the global COP forums
and in the local village. For anyone who cares about addressing
climate change, investing in women is the catalytic move
that can make all the difference."
-Sherry Rehman
Member of the Senate of Pakistan; Former Minister for
Climate Change and Ambassador to the U.S. for Pakistan
"It is clearer every year that we cannot afford to pursue
responses to one challenge at the expense of another. We need
holistic, global solutions to climate change that also benefit
sustainable development. So, if you want to make a difference
on climate, add Who Runs The World? by Lois Quam
to your reading list. Quam, a longtime partner with us on
setting the climate agenda in Norway, shares why and how
empowering women is at the heart of the sustained effort we
need for climate resilience."
-Frederic Hauge
Founder and Leader, Bellona Foundation
"Lois and I worked to end preventable maternal deaths
through the Saving Mothers, Giving Life initiative. I am
delighted she has shared th...
Review
“Lois Quam argues for universal, unrestricted access to reproductive education and health care in Who Runs the World?, a book that dares to rethink approaches to large-scale problems around the globe.”
― Foreword
“Pathfinder International CEO Quam fashions a powerful anthem for women’s rights in this knockout debut.”
― BookLife by Publishers Weekly Editor’s Pick
“Firecracker call-to-action for women’s healthcare rights.”
― BookLife by Publishers Weekly Editor’s Pick
“An invigorating blueprint for building a better world―this book is sure to inspire readers.”
― Kirkus
“Quam writes with clarity and accessibility, includes exhaustive research, and is proof that a lot of good is happening in the world, but there's still a long way to go...and this book is an excellent start.”
― Readers’ Favorite
“Just as women’s rights are human rights, women’s progress is human progress. Achieving a world where women everywhere can fulfill their potential is the great unfinished work of today and the very work we must do to make progress. Lois Quam first worked with me over thirty years ago and she demonstrates in her life and leadership – and now in her book Who Runs the World? – the resilience and creativity needed for this work. Lois shows how we can build the future we envision for us all by supporting women and girls around the world.”
― Hillary Rodham Clinton
67th US Secretary of State
“This is an inspiring book by an inspiring woman. Lois Quam is a leader, thinker, and mother who has put into words key insights about our world and how to change it. Who Runs the World? is a powerful call to new kinds of action and new ways of thinking.”
― David Miliband
“It is clearer every year that we cannot afford to pursue responses to one challenge at the expense of another. We need holistic, global solutions to climate change that also benefit sustainable development. So, if you want to make a difference on climate, add Who Runs The World? by Lois Quam to your reading list. Quam, a longtime partner with us on setting the climate agenda in Norway, shares why and how empowering women is at the heart of the sustained effort we need for climate resilience.”
― Frederic Hauge
Founder, Bellona Foundation
“Lois and I worked to end preventable maternal deaths through the Saving Mothers, Giving Life initiative. I am delighted she has shared this important work and her vision in Who Runs the World