Jim Luce’s exploration of women’s empowerment reflects his broader commitment to examining leadership and social justice through the lens of transformative change. As a writer whose work spans themes of thought leadership and global citizenship, Luce approaches women’s empowerment not merely as a policy issue but as a fundamental cornerstone of democratic society and human progress. Women’s empowerment, as he recognizes, is a critical aspect of achieving gender equality that encompasses increasing a woman’s sense of self-worth, her decision-making power, her access to opportunities and resources, her power and control over her own life inside and outside the home, and her ability to effect change. Through his writing, Luce examines how empowering women creates ripple effects that strengthen communities, economies, and democratic institutions, understanding that when women are given the tools and opportunities to lead, they become catalysts for broader social transformation. His work in this area continues his mission of profiling leaders and movements that shape our collective future, recognizing that gender equality is not just a women’s issue but a societal imperative that benefits everyone.

- American Mother-Daughter Duo Sketch 888 Taiwanese Faces (Originally published in The Huffington Post, July 3, 2012)
- Brave Voice that Defied Taliban: Malala’s Unwavering Fight for Girls’ Education (June 14, 2021)
- Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Raises Alarm Over U.S. Democracy (July 12, 2025)
- Remembering Bella Abzug: A Beacon of Progressive Politics (May 24, 2024)
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