Gender Equality

Women in Politics: ‘The truth is none of us ever feel completely ready’

October 20, 2025

Women in Politics: ‘The truth is none of us ever feel completely ready’

As part of Xpress‘ annual Women in Business issue, we reached out to elected officials and municipal leaders seeking their stories about influential role models, lived experiences and obstacles they’ve faced.

State gender ideology and national women’s machinery: a necessary shift in focus

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October 15, 2025

State gender ideology and national women’s machinery: a necessary shift in focus

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Women and Politics in Post-Jina Iran

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October 15, 2025

Women and Politics in Post-Jina Iran

The act was a forceful symbol of her support for the movement and condemnation of the Iranian regime.

Iranian protesters are making demands in charters and bills of rights

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October 15, 2025

Iranian protesters are making demands in charters and bills of rights

It’s been six months since the latest spark ignited mass protests in Iran — the death of 22-year-old Kurdish-Iranian Mahsa (Jina) Amini in moralit

October 14, 2025

SA Showcases Gender Equality Progress at Global Women’s Leaders Meeting

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, is representing South Africa at the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women (GLMW 2025), being held in Beijing, China,

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October 13, 2025

Namibia stands out as Nigeria ranks low in women’s representation in Africa

Nigeria ranks among the lowest in Africa for women’s political representation, while countries like Rwanda, Namibia, and South Africa lead with robust gender-inclusive policies and high female participation in governance.

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