
Natalie Gonnella-Platts
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Director, Global Policy (Women's Advancement), @theBushCenter; gender equity advocate; Afghanistan & Africa; WNYer; #BillsMafia; mom, wife. Views my own.
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“One woman I knew was murdered after being raped by the Taliban. A young woman in Ghor set herself on fire,” she said. “I couldn’t stay silent any longer.” Rukhshana Media rukhshana.com/en/imprisoned-…

Check out the first "Letter from the Field" from the extraordinary Zahra Joya, a journalist from Afghanistan and editor-in-chief of Rukhshana Media. bit.ly/4kvRfLk



When it comes to the Taliban, there is no grey area Oppression, extremism, corruption are always bad And yet a growing chorus of influencers dismisses these concerns Jessica Ludwig and I share some thoughts on Taliban enablement via @thenatinterest nationalinterest.org/feature/distin…

We must remain clear-eyed about the global security risks posed by the reality on the ground in Afghanistan, where ordinary Afghans are daily subjected to tyranny of the Taliban's corruption, extremism & misogyny. My latest w/ Natalie Gonnella-Platts National Interest nationalinterest.org/feature/distin…

We must acknowledge that the Taliban’s extremism, corruption, and brutality pose a global security threat with far-reaching implications. George W. Bush Presidential Center Natalie Gonnella-Platts nationalinterest.org/feature/distin…


A powerful piece by Natalie Gonnella-Platts & Jessica Ludwig of George W. Bush Presidential Center that directly challenges narratives attempting to downplay the gender apartheid faced by Afghan women under Taliban rule. It also references DROPS’ recent policy brief on the PVPV Law: dropsafghanistan.org.


The persecution of women/girls anywhere in the world is a direct threat to democracy, human rights, and national security everywhere. It should be called out and responded to in all its forms. TY to National Interest for the chance to share our thoughts in this piece 👇


Today marks four years that Venezuelan educator and human rights advocate Javier Tarazona FundaREDES has been unjustly held in arbitrary detention by the Maduro regime. Read his story George W. Bush Presidential Center #StruggleforFreedom series #LiberenaJavierTarazona bushcenter.org/publications/t…

"It's the most American thing I've ever seen...folks from every part of the US experience coming together to help" Learn more about #AfghanEvac's commitment to Afghan allies (& how you can join them) c/o The Strategerist bushcenter.org/publications/s… George W. Bush Presidential Center Shawn VanDiver

I recently joined the George W. Bush Presidential Center’s podcast to talk about standing with our Afghan allies—why it matters, what it takes, and how we keep pushing forward. It's not just policy. It’s personal. 🎧 Listen here: bushcenter.org/publications/s… #AfghanEvac #AfghanAllies #EnduringWelcome
