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Japan, which lags most of the world on gender equity, could soon have a female PM

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September 13, 2024

Japan, which lags most of the world on gender equity, could soon have a female PM

Japan could soon have its first female prime minister.

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Japan could soon have its first female prime minister.

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Sri Lanka's Gender Gap: Women in Politics

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Sri Lanka's Gender Gap: Women in Politics

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Despite making up over half the voters and workforce, women are starkly underrepresented in Sri Lanka's political landscape. The 2023 presidential election features no female candidates, highlighting the deep-seated patriarchal structure that impedes women's political participation. Efforts like quota systems and training programs show progress but are not sufficient for lasting change.

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Despite making up over half the voters and workforce, women are starkly underrepresented in Sri Lanka's political landscape. The 2023 presidential election features no female candidates, highlighting the deep-seated patriarchal structure that impedes women's political participation. Efforts like quota systems and training programs show progress but are not sufficient for lasting change.

Where are the women leaders shaping our collective future?

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September 9, 2024

Where are the women leaders shaping our collective future?

One of the most exciting features of Bangladesh’s “Monsoon Revolution” were the visuals of courageous young girls and women on the streets, their defiant chants animating fierce feminist organizing and the individual and collective acts of rebellion of women against a p

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One of the most exciting features of Bangladesh’s “Monsoon Revolution” were the visuals of courageous young girls and women on the streets, their defiant chants animating fierce feminist organizing and the individual and collective acts of rebellion of women against a p

Is America ready to elect a Black woman president?

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September 9, 2024

Is America ready to elect a Black woman president?

It’s the big question that has loomed over Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign from the start: is the United States ready for a Black woman president?

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It’s the big question that has loomed over Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign from the start: is the United States ready for a Black woman president?

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Women are leading the opposition in Venezuela

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Women are leading the opposition in Venezuela

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Feliz viernes, Rulers! We’re sure having a weird summer. I’m happy to be back with you this week for a humbling interview about the remarkable leaders braving their country’s tumult.

Let’s get to it.

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Feliz viernes, Rulers! We’re sure having a weird summer. I’m happy to be back with you this week for a humbling interview about the remarkable leaders braving their country’s tumult.

Let’s get to it.

Stereotypical thinking and inconducive environment are invisible barriers for women in politics

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August 8, 2024

Stereotypical thinking and inconducive environment are invisible barriers for women in politics

KUALA LUMPUR: Women representation in the country's political scene is still low due to stereotypical thinking and inconducive environment which prohibits them from venturing into the arena.

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KUALA LUMPUR: Women representation in the country's political scene is still low due to stereotypical thinking and inconducive environment which prohibits them from venturing into the arena.

Sheikh Hasina: child of the revolution who eroded Bangladesh’s democracy

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August 6, 2024

Sheikh Hasina: child of the revolution who eroded Bangladesh’s democracy

The world’s longest-serving female leader was, according to her son, “in good spirits, but disheartened and disappointed in the lack of gratitude of the people of Bangladesh”.

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The world’s longest-serving female leader was, according to her son, “in good spirits, but disheartened and disappointed in the lack of gratitude of the people of Bangladesh”.

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Bangladesh PM Hasina quits and flees as protesters storm palace

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Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reportedly resigned and fled the country in the face of ongoing protests.

The longtime leader of the country has boarded a military helicopter, an aide told Al Jazeera, after crowds ignored a national curfew to storm the prime minister’s palace in Dhaka.

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Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reportedly resigned and fled the country in the face of ongoing protests.

The longtime leader of the country has boarded a military helicopter, an aide told Al Jazeera, after crowds ignored a national curfew to storm the prime minister’s palace in Dhaka.

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Nigeria - NCWS, CSOs seek more women in governance

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Nigeria - NCWS, CSOs seek more women in governance

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The National Council for Women Societies (NCWS) has commended the House of Representatives for passing for second reading, a bill seeking to amend the Constitution to create extra legislative seats for women in the National and State Assemblies.

It also urged the Senate to concur so that Nigeria can join the ranks of countries that have made significant strides in promoting gender equality in governance.

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The National Council for Women Societies (NCWS) has commended the House of Representatives for passing for second reading, a bill seeking to amend the Constitution to create extra legislative seats for women in the National and State Assemblies.

It also urged the Senate to concur so that Nigeria can join the ranks of countries that have made significant strides in promoting gender equality in governance.

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