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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.

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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

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March 29, 2021
UN’s largest gathering on women’s rights delivers robust blueprint on strengthening women’s leadership and participation in public life

New York, 26 March – Against the backdrop of a global pandemic, world leaders issued today a strong pledge for women’s full and effective participation and decision-making in public life and the elimination of violence at the closing of t

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March 25, 2021
UN Women urges world to press gender equality post-pandemic

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N.’s premiere global body fighting for gender equality should be tackling the yawning gap between men and women when it comes to political leadership and ensuring women have a strong voice in rebuilding economies after the COVI

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Gender Justice & The Law Implications of inequality before the law for full and effective participation and decision-making in public life, as well as the elimination of violence

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Gender Justice & The Law Implications of inequality before the law for full and effective participation and decision-making in public life, as well as the elimination of violence

This side event during CSW65 would build on the 2020 annual meeting of the Governmental Subcommittee on Gender Equality and the Sustainable Developmen

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Message of the UN Secretary-General on International Women's Day 2021

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March 10, 2021

Message of the UN Secretary-General on International Women's Day 2021

Opening remarks by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations on the Observance of International Women’s Day 2021.

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Opening remarks by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations on the Observance of International Women’s Day 2021.

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Statement by IPU President, Duarte Pacheco, on International Women's Day 2021

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March 9, 2021

Statement by IPU President, Duarte Pacheco, on International Women's Day 2021

The IPU has been promoting gender equality for decades ever since the first woman parliamentarian took the floor at an IPU parliamentary event in 1922

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The IPU has been promoting gender equality for decades ever since the first woman parliamentarian took the floor at an IPU parliamentary event in 1922

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