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The Women and Public Policy Program works toward gender-equity solutions by convening leaders within and beyond Harvard Kennedy School; advancing knowledge through faculty and fellow research; impacting practice by sharing expertise broadly and making research more accessible; and empowering students to become influential decision-makers around the world.

With all areas of our work, we hope to capture the impact we are having in the world. Below, find stories produced by WAPPP and ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø on the impact of our center.


STUDENT FIELD INTERNSHIP REFLECTIONS

 

 

"This experience has not only broadened my understanding of how different cultures tackle similar problems, but has deepened my appreciation for the nuanced ways in which cultural contexts shape systemic approaches."

- Flora Zhou, HSPH SM 2025, WAPPP Cultural Bridge Fellow 2024

 

“Gender mainstreaming is not just a box to be checked. Women’s experiences are vital to understanding how climate change impacts communities, and incorporating their insights leads to more resilient and inclusive solutions.â€

- Siddharth Gulati, MPP 2025, WAPPP Cultural Bridge Fellow 2024

 

“I am so grateful to have spent the summer exploring and understanding a vast, diverse country... I leave India with an even stronger conviction of how multi-faceted gender issues are and how much work there is still to be done.â€

- Katie Chen, MPA/ID 2025, WAPPP Cultural Bridge Fellow 2024

 

"Never use your speech to put down or your institutional power to silence others... I think it's possible for global health to be a collaborative effort, but the first step is to listen."


- Ruchita Balasubramanian, HSPH PhD 2027, WAPPP Cultural Bridge Fellow 2024

 

“I was deeply impressed by the team’s unwavering commitment to impact creation. I came to realize that impact assessment is more than just an impact assessment. It’s a communication tool so that we can further the impact in the future.â€

- Haruto Okabe, MPP 2025, WAPPP Cultural Bridge Fellow 2024


MORE STORIES OF IMPACT

 

Looking for evidence-based solutions to advance gender equity? There’s a GAP for that

Our Gender Action Portal, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, aggregates and translates research on gender. With over 300 studies freely available, GAP is regularly used to inform the work of researchers, policymakers, journalists, and DEI practitioners. This story and accompanying video explore how GAP has become an invaluable tool for more than one million users over the last decade.

Preparing Students for the Oval Office

Three 2024 graduates of WAPPP's From Harvard Square to the Oval Office program shared their experiences in the political training program, and their aspirations for running for office using the skills they built, with ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Student Stories.