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March 30, 2016
Global efforts for the incorporation of the gender perspective to drug policies

The UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs adopted in Vienna, Austria, a resolution on the necessi

February 19, 2016
Rwanda Enacts Friendly Law for New Mothers

Rwanda, leader on women’s political empowerment, have recently passed a new law giving rights to new mothers.

February 19, 2016
The National Assembly of Mauritius Discusses the Creation of a Gender Caucus

The Speaker of the National Assembly of Mauritius, Ms.

Framework for the Consolidation of Parity Democracy

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February 10, 2016

Framework for the Consolidation of Parity Democracy

In 2013 the 29th General Assembly of the Latin American Parliament, that took place on 19-20 October, approved the Resolution on the political participation of women, which “reaffirms the

In 2013 the 29th General Assembly of the Latin American Parliament, that took place on 19-20 October, approved the Resolution on the political participation of women, which “reaffirms the

February 9, 2016
Women and Politics in Turkey

CaféBabel, the collaborative online magazine created by young Europeans in 2001, published an article on the relationship between women and politics in Turkey.

February 2, 2016
26th African Union Summit focused on gender equality

African leaders have celebrated the 26th African Union Summit from 21 to 31 January, in Addis Ababa.

February 1, 2016
The Congress of the State of Oaxaca approves the reform of the state law on women's access to a life without violence

The Congress of the State of Oaxaca approved last 28 January reforming the state law on women's access to a life without violence.

January 20, 2016
Chilean Senate approves criteria of gender quotas for political parties

The Chamber of the Chilean Senate approved with 35 votes in favor, the new law on political parties, in the absence of some outstanding voting points.

January 11, 2016
Online platform 'Representation 2020. A Century from Suffrage to Parity' works for women's political empowerment

The online platform ‘Representation 2020.