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How to Save the Fight for Women’s Rights

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January 8, 2026

How to Save the Fight for Women’s Rights

Three decades after the Beijing Platform for Action, the groundbreaking UN declaration that affirmed that women’s rights are human rights, the global movement for gender equality and women’s empowerment is under strain.

Three decades after the Beijing Platform for Action, the groundbreaking UN declaration that affirmed that women’s rights are human rights, the global movement for gender equality and women’s empowerment is under strain.

https://searchlightnm.org/100-plus-years-of-new-mexico-women-in-politics/
January 8, 2026
100-plus years of New Mexico women in politics

1912: New Mexico becomes the 47th state admitted to the Union. 

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

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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.

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.

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

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

https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/law-order/3661772-sa-showcases-gender-equality-progress-at-global-womens-leaders-meeting?amp
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,

https://dailytrust.com/namibia-stands-out-as-nigeria-ranks-low-in-womens-representation-in-africa/
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.