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Gender Equality

The Chronicle
July 25, 2024
SADC amplifies role of women in peace processes

In a significant step towards gender inclusivity in peace processes, southern Africa continues to acknowledge the crucial role women play in conflict prevention and resolution.

Harris’ national rise follows trend of growing power for women in politics

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July 24, 2024

Harris’ national rise follows trend of growing power for women in politics

Vice President Kamala Harris is gaining support to become the Democratic nominee for president.

Vice President Kamala Harris is gaining support to become the Democratic nominee for president.

A first-time woman MP writes: I want to break stereotypes that hinder our collective progress

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July 20, 2024

A first-time woman MP writes: I want to break stereotypes that hinder our collective progress

In my journey as a Member of Parliament (MP), I’ve faced firsthand the multifaceted challenges that women in politics encounter — challenges that extend well beyond legislative duties and reveal entrenched societal perceptions and biases.

In my journey as a Member of Parliament (MP), I’ve faced firsthand the multifaceted challenges that women in politics encounter — challenges that extend well beyond legislative duties and reveal entrenched societal perceptions and biases.

All Africa
July 19, 2024
Angola: Ombudsperson Highlights Female Recognition in the Country's Political Arena

Luena — The ombudswoman, Florbela Araújo, highlighted, this Thursday, in Luena, Moxico province, the presence and leadership of women in the country, which is 'in great development'.

UN Women
July 19, 2024
High-Level Political Forum places women and girls at the heart of the 2030 Agenda

Women and girls around the world are facing significant threats, from wars and conflicts to devastating climate change, widening inequalities, and pushback on their human rights and freedoms. 

Daily Trust
July 18, 2024
Nigeria: Only 5% of women in political offices – APC women leader

The National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Mary Idele Alile, has said that only 6 per cent of women in Nigeria hold political office.

World Politics Review
July 16, 2024
Despite Advances in Women’s Rights, Gender Equality Lags Around the World

Despite progress in codifying women’s rights into law, advances in gender equality around the world have been halting, at best.

IPU
July 9, 2024
Gender equality highs and lows: A tale of two parliamentary elections

Following an intense week of elections, the IPU’s two founding members, France and the United Kingdom, have just completed their parliamentary elections.