In recent years, a global movement has sought to "fix" this historical imbalance through legislative action, recognition, and better policy for the modern age.

The era of accepting a "lousy deal" is over. As we look at the 18 female-led initiatives currently reshaping global security, it’s clear that when you fix the deal for women, you create a more stable, comprehensive peace for everyone.

But we’re doing it ourselves.

– Monuments glorified male soldiers while ignoring nurses and female auxiliaries. The fix: the Women in Military Service for America Memorial (1997) and growing inclusion in local memorials.