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Urgent Action for Gender Equality in the SDGs: Accelerating Progress for Women and Girls by 2030

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Urgent Action for Gender Equality in the SDGs: Accelerating Progress for Women and Girls by 2030

Please join UN DESA for a side event to the 68th Commission on the Status of Women, on the 13th of March at 9am EST: Urgent Action for Gender Equality in the SDGs: Accel

The gender gap is growing — and it bodes badly for American politics and culture

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February 16, 2024

The gender gap is growing — and it bodes badly for American politics and culture

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Panel centers Black women on the political landscape

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Panel centers Black women on the political landscape

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In a panel on Feb. 5, Black female scholars from across the country came together to explore the power of Black women in American politics and their nuanced role as actors in the current political climate. The panel titled “Black Women’s Politics,” was hosted by the Women and Gender Studies, African American Studies, and Government departments to commemorate Black History Month. 

In a panel on Feb. 5, Black female scholars from across the country came together to explore the power of Black women in American politics and their nuanced role as actors in the current political climate. The panel titled “Black Women’s Politics,” was hosted by the Women and Gender Studies, African American Studies, and Government departments to commemorate Black History Month. 

Unraveling the layers of us politics: exploring prejudice against women in leadership

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February 2, 2024

Unraveling the layers of us politics: exploring prejudice against women in leadership

In the landscape of American politics, the pursuit of gender equality has been an ongoing struggle. While progress has undeniably been made, there remains a palpable undercurrent of prejudice about women in leadership roles. 

In the landscape of American politics, the pursuit of gender equality has been an ongoing struggle. While progress has undeniably been made, there remains a palpable undercurrent of prejudice about women in leadership roles. 

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Nikki Haley made strides for women in politics. There’s just one problem: Trump

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Nikki Haley made strides for women in politics. There’s just one problem: Trump

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NASHUA, New Hampshire — Nikki Haley has already gone further than any Republican woman before her who ran for president.

NASHUA, New Hampshire — Nikki Haley has already gone further than any Republican woman before her who ran for president.

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USA: 13 women in politics to watch ahead of election 2024

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USA: 13 women in politics to watch ahead of election 2024

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There’s no avoiding it: 2024 is a presidential election year.

There’s no avoiding it: 2024 is a presidential election year.

Democracy and Women’s Rights in 2024

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January 9, 2024

Democracy and Women’s Rights in 2024

Over 60 percent of Americans support abortion rights—but last year Roe was overturned and 14 states n

Over 60 percent of Americans support abortion rights—but last year Roe was overturned and 14 states n

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Women grab back: exclusion, policy threat, and women’s political ambition

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November 30, 2023

Women grab back: exclusion, policy threat, and women’s political ambition

Previous work suggests that observing women officeholders increases women’s political ambition.

Previous work suggests that observing women officeholders increases women’s political ambition.