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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

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