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Women will vote at a Vatican meeting for the first time

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When Helena Jeppesen-Spuhler, an advocate for the ordination of women, joined a major Vatican meeting this month, she was skeptical that an institution dominated by men for 2,000 years was ready to listen to women like her.

When Helena Jeppesen-Spuhler, an advocate for the ordination of women, joined a major Vatican meeting this month, she was skeptical that an institution dominated by men for 2,000 years was ready to listen to women like her.

Myanmar Women Parliamentarian Network

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October 1, 2023

Myanmar Women Parliamentarian Network

Following the military coup in February 2021, elected representatives at the national, state and region level stood in solidarity and joined with millions of Myanmar citiz

Following the military coup in February 2021, elected representatives at the national, state and region level stood in solidarity and joined with millions of Myanmar citiz

Open house: where next for gender equality in parliament?

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September 18, 2023

Open house: where next for gender equality in parliament?

Open House: Where Next for Gender Equality in Parliament is the first ever audit of a decade’s worth of reports into gender equality in the UK Parliament.

Open House: Where Next for Gender Equality in Parliament is the first ever audit of a decade’s worth of reports into gender equality in the UK Parliament.

Violence against women in politics: an urgent problem the political science community must take seriously

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September 15, 2023

Violence against women in politics: an urgent problem the political science community must take seriously

Violence against women in politics (VAWIP) is an urgent problem worldwide. At the time of this writing, U.S.

Violence against women in politics (VAWIP) is an urgent problem worldwide. At the time of this writing, U.S.

As Iraq backslides on gender equality, where are its women MPs?

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September 11, 2023

As Iraq backslides on gender equality, where are its women MPs?

In early August, the Iraqi Communications and Media Commission issued a directive banning the use of the term “gender” in all public communications.

In early August, the Iraqi Communications and Media Commission issued a directive banning the use of the term “gender” in all public communications.

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New accusation to imprisoned Kurdish women politicians: 'producing alcohol in prison'

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New accusation to imprisoned Kurdish women politicians: 'producing alcohol in prison'

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