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January 6, 2021
From Belarus to Bangkok, women took to streets demanding change in 2020

(Thomson Reuters Foundation) - From Belarus to Nigeria to Thailand, women played a prominent role in protest movements this year, driven by increasing frustration over the slow pace of political change and inequalities deepened by COVID-19.

Balkan Blog: Women's political representation or real political power?

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January 6, 2021

Balkan Blog: Women's political representation or real political power?

Central and Southeast Europe now accounts for a third of the tiny number of states worldwide that have gender-balanced cabinets — but higher female representation in politics doesn’t necessarily equate to women holding real power.

Central and Southeast Europe now accounts for a third of the tiny number of states worldwide that have gender-balanced cabinets — but higher female representation in politics doesn’t necessarily equate to women holding real power.

Videos

Gender equality laws around the world - what can parliaments do?

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October 21, 2020

Gender equality laws around the world - what can parliaments do?

Watch the third in a series of short videos on the Sustainable Development Goal 5 on gender equality.

Watch the third in a series of short videos on the Sustainable Development Goal 5 on gender equality.

September 8, 2020
Female leaders say sexism, threats come with the job

Local female leaders in Norman and Oklahoma City have been subject to threats, harassment and sexism in recent months.

Interviews

July 29, 2020
Georgia takes on male-dominated parliament with gender quotas

Georgia’s parliament is currently nearly 90 percent male.

100 years on, politics is where the U.S. lags most on gender equality

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July 24, 2020

100 years on, politics is where the U.S. lags most on gender equality

A century on from women winning the right to vote in the U.S., our nation has made huge progress on many fronts.

A century on from women winning the right to vote in the U.S., our nation has made huge progress on many fronts.

Resources on Gender-sensitive Responses to COVID-19

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April 21, 2020

Resources on Gender-sensitive Responses to COVID-19

As the impact of COVID-19 intensifies globally, we have curated a selection of resources and information on gender-sensitive responses and women’s leadership in times of pandemic.

As the impact of COVID-19 intensifies globally, we have curated a selection of resources and information on gender-sensitive responses and women’s leadership in times of pandemic.