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July 5, 2023
Philippines: woman political prisoner freed

“It took four years for Ge-ann to be acquitted of all the charges against her, involving a ridiculous trove of firearms and explosives that bear the usual telltale marks of planted evidence.

July 5, 2023
Group wants monuments named after prominent Nigerian women

The Women in Politics forum, a non-governmental organisation, says it is disheartening that the federal government did not name any of the 15 airports after Nigerian women.

July 4, 2023
Zimbabwe: lobby group frets over few women politicians

WOMEN’s Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence (Walpe) has expressed concern over the low number of women candidates fielded for the August general elections.

'Rage giving' prompted by the end of Roe has dropped off, abortion access groups say

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July 3, 2023

'Rage giving' prompted by the end of Roe has dropped off, abortion access groups say

Reproductive health organizations and advocacy groups say one-time emergency grants have ended and individual and foundation giving has dropped off this year.

Reproductive health organizations and advocacy groups say one-time emergency grants have ended and individual and foundation giving has dropped off this year.

July 3, 2023
Time to end gender-based violence, boost role of women in politics, public life

Speaking to the Council’s annual meeting in Geneva on protecting the rights of women and girls, the UN High Commissioner said it was an urgent task, and there needed to be zero-tolerance of gender-based violence.

June 30, 2023
Nigeria, organisation advocates increased representation of women, PWDs in governance

The Women Rights Initiative (WORI), an NGO has advocated for increased representation of women and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in governance.

Inside plan for women's political inclusion in S. Sudan

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June 30, 2023

Inside plan for women's political inclusion in S. Sudan

The UN Women and UNDP in South Sudan have launched a three-year programme to enhance women’s political participation and leadership.

The UN Women and UNDP in South Sudan have launched a three-year programme to enhance women’s political participation and leadership.

Point/Counterpoint: women are proving to be powerful political, societal forces

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June 28, 2023

Point/Counterpoint: women are proving to be powerful political, societal forces

So many political issues, from debates over abortion and school curriculum materials to budget cuts, are framed as attacks on “women” as a group, and polls and statistics showing that women’s votes lean left are usually cited as evidence for the idea

So many political issues, from debates over abortion and school curriculum materials to budget cuts, are framed as attacks on “women” as a group, and polls and statistics showing that women’s votes lean left are usually cited as evidence for the idea

June 28, 2023
Canada: Status of Women Council announces new president, executive director

The Status of Women Council of the NWT, leaderless for almost a year, says it now has a new president and a fresh executive director.