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Iranian protesters are making demands in charters and bills of rights

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October 15, 2025

Iranian protesters are making demands in charters and bills of rights

It’s been six months since the latest spark ignited mass protests in Iran — the death of 22-year-old Kurdish-Iranian Mahsa (Jina) Amini in moralit

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It’s been six months since the latest spark ignited mass protests in Iran — the death of 22-year-old Kurdish-Iranian Mahsa (Jina) Amini in moralit

https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/law-order/3661772-sa-showcases-gender-equality-progress-at-global-womens-leaders-meeting?amp
October 14, 2025
SA Showcases Gender Equality Progress at Global Women’s Leaders Meeting

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, is representing South Africa at the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women (GLMW 2025), being held in Beijing, China,

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https://dailytrust.com/namibia-stands-out-as-nigeria-ranks-low-in-womens-representation-in-africa/
October 13, 2025
Namibia stands out as Nigeria ranks low in women’s representation in Africa

Nigeria ranks among the lowest in Africa for women’s political representation, while countries like Rwanda, Namibia, and South Africa lead with robust gender-inclusive policies and high female participation in governance.

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Gender Parity Roadmap: Seven steps towards the equal and meaningful representation of women and men in politics

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October 13, 2025

Gender Parity Roadmap: Seven steps towards the equal and meaningful representation of women and men in politics

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October 13, 2025
Gender balance in politics
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https://gazettengr.com/nigerian-women-urged-to-aspire-for-higher-political-offices/?tztc=1
October 13, 2025
Nigerian women urged to aspire for higher political offices

Member Adiguve, the coordinator of the Young Women in Politics Forum in Benue, has called for more women’s participation in politics. 

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https://www.reuters.com/world/china/chinas-xi-calls-greater-inclusion-women-governance-2025-10-13/
October 13, 2025
China's Xi calls for greater inclusion of women in governance

BEIJING/HONG KONG, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for greater representation for women in politics and government at a global women's summit in Beijing, a move he said would ensure that gender equality is "truly internalised" within soc

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https://von.gov.ng/nigerian-women-leaders-champion-gender-equity-inclusive-governance/
October 7, 2025
Nigerian Women Leaders Champion Gender Equity, Inclusive Governance

Women leaders, policymakers, and advocates from Nigeria and across Africa at the 2025 Voice of Women Conference & Awards (VOW), have renewed calls for gender equity and inclusive governance.

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Five Best Books on Black Women’s Political Leadership

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October 7, 2025

Five Best Books on Black Women’s Political Leadership

In times of great political turmoil, it can be instructive and reassuring to read about people who have been in similar situations, and have persevered in fighting for something better.

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In times of great political turmoil, it can be instructive and reassuring to read about people who have been in similar situations, and have persevered in fighting for something better.

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