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December 16, 2014
EU gender equality legislation key to breaking the glass ceiling

As European commissioner for justice, consumers and gender equality, I am strongly committed

On November the 19th 2014, Nicola Sturgeon became the first female Prime Minister of Scotland

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December 15, 2014

On November the 19th 2014, Nicola Sturgeon became the first female Prime Minister of Scotland

 by Lucile Huguet Scotland didn’t get enough Yes to become independent from England. However, the country is at a real turning point of its history. Scotland got its first female politician elected as head of the country.

 by Lucile Huguet Scotland didn’t get enough Yes to become independent from England. However, the country is at a real turning point of its history. Scotland got its first female politician elected as head of the country.

December 15, 2014
There is social resistance to women entering politics, says Banuo Jamir, India

The first woman Chief Secretary of Nagaland, Banuo Z.

December 15, 2014
Nigerian women asked to push for more political positions

The wife of the Kw

December 15, 2014
The day Australian women got to vote

One hundred and eleven years ago today, December 16, 1903, was the day Australians elected their second Federal Parliament and the first day all non-indigenous women of voting age in Victor

December 15, 2014
61% voting, women outnumber men, India

Women voters on Sunday outnumbered men in the fourth phase of the assembly elections in Jharkhand.

December 15, 2014
What can we do to improve female representation in politics?

It’s no secret that women are vastly underrepresented at 

December 12, 2014
International conference on women's political participation in Africa

Interview with Malala Yousafzai

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December 12, 2014

Interview with Malala Yousafzai

Malala Yousafzai's Message to Women

Alicia Menendez and Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai discuss why women need to get involved in politics and why politics should invest in women.

Malala Yousafzai's Message to Women

Alicia Menendez and Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai discuss why women need to get involved in politics and why politics should invest in women.