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Women in power across Europe

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May 18, 2022

Women in power across Europe

PARIS (AFP) - Elisabeth Borne, a 61-year-old engineer, was named French prime minister on Monday (May 16), becoming only the second woman

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PARIS (AFP) - Elisabeth Borne, a 61-year-old engineer, was named French prime minister on Monday (May 16), becoming only the second woman

May 18, 2022
Most women ever elected to Samoan Parliament after Supreme Court ruling

This is a “win for all women.”

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How women have helped change the culture of politics in Quebec

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May 17, 2022

How women have helped change the culture of politics in Quebec

As a high number of women leave the National Assembly, things are slow to change — but getting better.

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As a high number of women leave the National Assembly, things are slow to change — but getting better.

May 16, 2022
Japan's Lower House to survey gender equality in Diet

Japan's Lower House of the Diet plans a questionnaire on women's participation in politics as the country largely lags behind in female representation in national parliaments.

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May 16, 2022
Australia: Young women are turning their backs on political careers at alarming rate, new research suggests

Young women aren’t feeling any more optimistic about our parliamentary landscape, opportunities to build a career in politics or their safety,

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Australia: Represent us!

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May 16, 2022

Australia: Represent us!

Plan International Australia, in collaboration with YouGov, conducted a poll with a representative online sample of 1,034 Australian young women aged between 18 and 24 to gauge their views on the culture and diversity of representation in Australian politics.

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Plan International Australia, in collaboration with YouGov, conducted a poll with a representative online sample of 1,034 Australian young women aged between 18 and 24 to gauge their views on the culture and diversity of representation in Australian politics.

Q&A: An ambitious attempt to be Somalia’s first female president

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May 14, 2022

Q&A: An ambitious attempt to be Somalia’s first female president

There are a few exceptions but Somali women hardly get into politics or hold top public office in what remains a deeply conservative society. Fowzia Yusuf, one of those, speaks to Al Jazeera on seeking another first.

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There are a few exceptions but Somali women hardly get into politics or hold top public office in what remains a deeply conservative society. Fowzia Yusuf, one of those, speaks to Al Jazeera on seeking another first.

A long way to go for gender equality in Nepali politics

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May 13, 2022

A long way to go for gender equality in Nepali politics

Nepal has progressive laws and quotas for women’s representation in politics, but patriarchy and gender discrimination run deep and influence the decisions of parties.

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Nepal has progressive laws and quotas for women’s representation in politics, but patriarchy and gender discrimination run deep and influence the decisions of parties.

The barriers preventing migrant women engaging in Australian politics

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May 13, 2022

The barriers preventing migrant women engaging in Australian politics

As the federal election date draws nearer, it’s almost impossible for Australians to avoid the policies, promises and paraphernalia of political parties and candidates contesting the election.

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As the federal election date draws nearer, it’s almost impossible for Australians to avoid the policies, promises and paraphernalia of political parties and candidates contesting the election.

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