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Side Event 74th UNGA: Renewing commitments towards enhancing gender equality and women’s empowerment in Africa

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Side Event 74th UNGA: Renewing commitments towards enhancing gender equality and women’s empowerment in Africa

The Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) recently launched a new Strategic Plan for 2019-2023, with the advancement of the ri

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July 3, 2019
To accelerate gender equality, UN Women launches a Call to Action to parliamentarians

(Tokyo, 27 June)—In the lead up to the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (Beijing+25) and UN Women’s ground-breaking campaign commemorating the anniversary, “Generation Equality: Realizing women’s rights for an equal

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Between glass ceilings and glass walls: A study of women's participation in public administration in the Arab States

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May 31, 2019

Between glass ceilings and glass walls: A study of women's participation in public administration in the Arab States

Inclusive decision-making is necessary in terms of both legitimacy and good policy outcomes.

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Inclusive decision-making is necessary in terms of both legitimacy and good policy outcomes.

Might greater gender equality in senior roles help reduce corruption in Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine?

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May 23, 2019

Might greater gender equality in senior roles help reduce corruption in Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine?

Based on the definitions of “corruption” adopted by major international institutions and of “women in power” adopted by the United Nations, this note focuses on whether a larger number of women in power positions in Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine might

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Based on the definitions of “corruption” adopted by major international institutions and of “women in power” adopted by the United Nations, this note focuses on whether a larger number of women in power positions in Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine might

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Survey: When should a woman have children if she’s thinking about running for office?

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May 10, 2019

Survey: When should a woman have children if she’s thinking about running for office?

By Ruth Igielnik and Kim Parker,

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By Ruth Igielnik and Kim Parker,

Here's why having more women in government is good for your health

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April 2, 2019

Here's why having more women in government is good for your health

In November 2015, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau formed the first gender-balanced cabinet in Canadian history. In announcing his cabinet, he ensured that half of his closest advisers (15 out of a total of 30) were women.

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In November 2015, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau formed the first gender-balanced cabinet in Canadian history. In announcing his cabinet, he ensured that half of his closest advisers (15 out of a total of 30) were women.

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Women in Public Administration

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Women in Public Administration

“Increasing the proportion of women in public institutions makes them more representative, increases innovation, improves decision-making and benefits whole societies” - António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General, Message on International Women’s Day 2017

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“Increasing the proportion of women in public institutions makes them more representative, increases innovation, improves decision-making and benefits whole societies” - António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General, Message on International Women’s Day 2017

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