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May 14, 2021
‘A game-changing moment’: Chile constitution could set new gender equality standard

Chileans to elect 155-strong assembly made up of equivalent men and women to set out new framework and enshrine equal rights

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Nigeria has few women in politics: here’s why, and what to do about it

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May 10, 2021

Nigeria has few women in politics: here’s why, and what to do about it

There are few women in political and leadership spaces in Nigeria.

There are few women in political and leadership spaces in Nigeria.

Decoding women’s representation in the 2021 state elections

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May 7, 2021

Decoding women’s representation in the 2021 state elections

Reports, anecdotal accounts, and now the results suggest that women played a crucial role in shaping the electoral outcomes in the four states and one Union Territory that went to the polls this year.

Reports, anecdotal accounts, and now the results suggest that women played a crucial role in shaping the electoral outcomes in the four states and one Union Territory that went to the polls this year.

Vasfije Krasniqi-Goodman, the only rape victim from Kosovo's 1990s war to have spoken out publicly, was among a record intake of women MPs elected to Kosovo's parliament this year Armend NIMANI AFP
May 7, 2021
'Arena of men': The Kosovo women taking on the patriarchy

The rape of Vasfije Krasniqi-Goodman was one of thousands during Kosovo's 1990s war, but she is still the only victim to have spoken out publicly and now is pushing for a radical shake-up of a society long dominated by men.

April 28, 2021
‘It happened because I am a woman’: von der Leyen speaks of Turkey snub

European Commission president blames sexism for second-rank treatment in Ankara

Around the world, the greatest gender disparities are in politics

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April 19, 2021

Around the world, the greatest gender disparities are in politics

Some countries are better at promoting women’s representation in politics, suggesting social norms may create barriers.

Some countries are better at promoting women’s representation in politics, suggesting social norms may create barriers.

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European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen stands as European Council president Charles Michel, centre, and Turkish president Tayyip Erdogan take seats in Ankara © via REUTERS
April 12, 2021
EU-Turkey in blame game over ‘sofagate’ after Ursula von der Leyen left standing

Dispute over protocol prompts charges of sexism at meeting in Ankara