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March 11, 2014
Liberia: 'Inspiring Change' - Yes Promotes Women's Leadership

The Youth Exploring Solutions (YES), a passionate, nonprofit and voluntary grassroots youth-led development organization that is primarily a self-sponsored institution since its inception in 2007 has organized Women's Leadership & Governance Panel in observance of International Women's Day at

March 10, 2014
15 Acts Of Women’s Activism That Are Changing The World

These women haven’t won Nobel Prizes or hit the speaking circuit. But they’re pushing boundaries, changing norms, saving lives, and speaking up — even where bad news dominates the headlines.

March 10, 2014
Egypt 'needs more women in politics'

A new effort is under way in Egypt to engage more women in political life, to try to prepare them for future electoral contests.

There have been longstanding complaints about the lack of female representation in Egypt's parliament and cabinet.

 

Libya Status of Women Survey 2013

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February 19, 2014

Libya Status of Women Survey 2013

A nationwide survey examining civic, political and economic participation of Libyan Women and exploring public attitudes toward women's roles, rights and domestic violence.

A nationwide survey examining civic, political and economic participation of Libyan Women and exploring public attitudes toward women's roles, rights and domestic violence.

February 18, 2014
Women of Latin America build bridges, changing status quo in politics

In Honduras and El Salvador, a spotlight on efforts towards addressing electoral challenges through trainings for candidates. 

Survey Report: Syria Peace Talks Fail to Engage Women

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February 14, 2014

Survey Report: Syria Peace Talks Fail to Engage Women

In partnership with the Center for Civil Society and Democracy in Syria, Inclusive Security conducted a survey of 110 women living and working inside Syria.

In partnership with the Center for Civil Society and Democracy in Syria, Inclusive Security conducted a survey of 110 women living and working inside Syria.

January 30, 2014
Lack Of Women At Davos Reflects The Gender Gap In Global Leadership

As world leaders met on a global stage for the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland this past week, it wasn’t hard to notice that something was missing.

January 28, 2014
NGOs push for boost in female candidates, Cambodia

More than 50 per cent of candidates nominated by the ruling Cambodian People’s Party and the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party in the upcoming provincial and district council elections should be women, a coalition of 12 civil society groups said in a letter on Thursday.

January 3, 2014
Before Malala there was Asma Jahangir

She’s just 16, yet known worldwide — as the ultra-famous are — by a single name. She is Malala.