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Is Harris truly unpopular or is that the price of being a female politician?

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June 28, 2023

Is Harris truly unpopular or is that the price of being a female politician?

She's next in line to the presidency. But a new poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris is anything but popular. In fact, she has one of the worst approval ratings for a VP since polls started measuring that.

She's next in line to the presidency. But a new poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris is anything but popular. In fact, she has one of the worst approval ratings for a VP since polls started measuring that.

A year in post-Roe America: The biggest surprises on abortion and politics

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June 26, 2023

A year in post-Roe America: The biggest surprises on abortion and politics

One year ago, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade along with 50 years of legal precedent. We asked experts across the political spectrum about how the end of Roe would change U.S.

One year ago, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade along with 50 years of legal precedent. We asked experts across the political spectrum about how the end of Roe would change U.S.

Catholics call for Vatican to embrace women in leadership, LGBTQ community, report says

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June 23, 2023

Catholics call for Vatican to embrace women in leadership, LGBTQ community, report says

From welcoming LGBTQ Catholics to better representation of women, the Vatican published on Tuesday a reflection on the top social issues facing the Catholic Church as part

From welcoming LGBTQ Catholics to better representation of women, the Vatican published on Tuesday a reflection on the top social issues facing the Catholic Church as part

ndia climbs eight places to 127 in global gender
June 23, 2023
India climbs eight places to 127 in global gender index, says WEF report

India has ranked at 127 out of 146 countries in terms of gender parity -- an improvement of eight places from last year -- according to the World Economic Forum's annual G

June 21, 2023
Afghanistan: Taliban ‘may be responsible for gender apartheid’ says rights expert

The plight of women and girls in Afghanistan featured prominently at the Human Rights Council on Monday where independent UN-appointed rights experts warned of systemat

June 21, 2023
NAWOJ seeks more political appointments for women in Nigeria

The National President of Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Comrade Ladi Bala has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other State Governors to appoi

Strengthening women's political participation: a snapshot of UNDP-supported projects across the globe

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June 21, 2023

Strengthening women's political participation: a snapshot of UNDP-supported projects across the globe

In this report, UNDP explores a long standing and important focus area - strengthening women’s political participation and gender equality in governance.

In this report, UNDP explores a long standing and important focus area - strengthening women’s political participation and gender equality in governance.

Iranian protesters remain defiant in the face of violent and brutal regime oppression

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June 20, 2023

Iranian protesters remain defiant in the face of violent and brutal regime oppression

The vibrant, brave and unyielding voice of dissent remains strong in Iran despite months of brutal repression by the clerical regime.

The vibrant, brave and unyielding voice of dissent remains strong in Iran despite months of brutal repression by the clerical regime.

Doha deal excludes Afghan women from political engagement: HRW

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June 20, 2023

Doha deal excludes Afghan women from political engagement: HRW

The Doha agreement, which was signed between the US and the Taliban, is less transparent and also excluded Afghan women from political engagement to a great extent, Heathe

The Doha agreement, which was signed between the US and the Taliban, is less transparent and also excluded Afghan women from political engagement to a great extent, Heathe