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September 5, 2012
Czech Republic: NGO campaign calls for more women in politics

The Forum 50%, promoting equal representation of women and men in influential positions, has launched a campaign in support of the introduction of quotas for women in politics, its representatives told reporters yesterday.

August 28, 2012
Togo: Women vow sex strike to unseat president

Women in the civil rights group "Let's Save Togo" said they will have a week long sex strike to demand the resignation of President Faure Gnassingbe.

July 28, 2012
Bolivia: Indigenous Women Seek the Political Kingdom

Handbook for Women’s Rights Advocates

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July 24, 2012

Handbook for Women’s Rights Advocates

IFES has produced a handbook to serve as a tool for advocates of women’s rights and gender equality in Afghanistan, as well as Women of Influence.  Women of Influence are those who pursue information about candidates’ policies and programs, engage candidates on topics of importance to women,

IFES has produced a handbook to serve as a tool for advocates of women’s rights and gender equality in Afghanistan, as well as Women of Influence.  Women of Influence are those who pursue information about candidates’ policies and programs, engage candidates on topics of importance to women,

July 19, 2012
India: Dress carefully to avoid crime: NCW chief

 

National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Mamta Sharma's statement asking women to dress carefully to avoid crimes (like molestation) against them has sparked outrage and disgust with rights activists questioned the selection process of NCW office-bearers.

July 13, 2012
Argentina: New Argentinian women's parliament tackles gender laws

This is the inaugural session of the new Parlamento de Mujeres’ semiannual meetings, the first held on the International Day of Action for the Health of Women and the second planned for September.

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