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Togo: female ministers and deputies seek greater contribution in political and social decision-making

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Togo: female ministers and deputies seek greater contribution in political and social decision-making

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The Network of African Women Ministers and Parliamentarians, Togo section (REFAMP-Togo) held a General Assembly on September 6, 2023. The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Tomegah-Dogbe.

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The Network of African Women Ministers and Parliamentarians, Togo section (REFAMP-Togo) held a General Assembly on September 6, 2023. The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Tomegah-Dogbe.

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Women's Reservation Bill: K. Kavitha's appeal to political leaders creates national buzz

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Women's Reservation Bill: K. Kavitha's appeal to political leaders creates national buzz

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Amid the buzz in political circles that the Women's Reservation Bill may be tabled in the special session of Parliament beginning on September 19, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K. Kavitha’s appeal to all political parties has attracted national attention.

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Amid the buzz in political circles that the Women's Reservation Bill may be tabled in the special session of Parliament beginning on September 19, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K. Kavitha’s appeal to all political parties has attracted national attention.

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Nancy Pelosi says she’ll seek House reelection in 2024, dismissing retirement at age 83

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Nancy Pelosi says she’ll seek House reelection in 2024, dismissing retirement at age 83

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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday that she will run for reelection to another term in Congress as Democrats work to win back the majority in 2024.

Pelosi made the announcement before labor allies in the San Francisco area district she has represented for more than 35 years.

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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday that she will run for reelection to another term in Congress as Democrats work to win back the majority in 2024.

Pelosi made the announcement before labor allies in the San Francisco area district she has represented for more than 35 years.

How Nigeria’s youngest female lawmaker is coping

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September 11, 2023

How Nigeria’s youngest female lawmaker is coping

27-year-old Ruqayat Motunrayo Shittu, representing Owode/Onirin Constituency of Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State in the State House of Assembly is currently the yo

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27-year-old Ruqayat Motunrayo Shittu, representing Owode/Onirin Constituency of Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State in the State House of Assembly is currently the yo

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Appoint women reps to all state assemblies, says activist

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Appoint women reps to all state assemblies, says activist

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An activist has called for all state governments to appoint women to their respective legislative assemblies to ensure greater female representation.

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An activist has called for all state governments to appoint women to their respective legislative assemblies to ensure greater female representation.

As Iraq backslides on gender equality, where are its women MPs?

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September 11, 2023

As Iraq backslides on gender equality, where are its women MPs?

In early August, the Iraqi Communications and Media Commission issued a directive banning the use of the term “gender” in all public communications.

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In early August, the Iraqi Communications and Media Commission issued a directive banning the use of the term “gender” in all public communications.

Is Theresa May cosplaying as Napoleon? What this portrait tells us about powerful women

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September 11, 2023

Is Theresa May cosplaying as Napoleon? What this portrait tells us about powerful women

Imagine a leader. What do you see? How are they presented? What are they wearing? Are they up on a platform or down on the ground? In uniform or in a dress?

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Imagine a leader. What do you see? How are they presented? What are they wearing? Are they up on a platform or down on the ground? In uniform or in a dress?

Power of the pack: female legislators should hold each other’s hands

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September 11, 2023

Power of the pack: female legislators should hold each other’s hands

Exactly two weeks ago, Zimbabwe held its harmonized elections in a process that ushered in new political players who will represent their constituencies in Parliament and councils for the next five years.

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Exactly two weeks ago, Zimbabwe held its harmonized elections in a process that ushered in new political players who will represent their constituencies in Parliament and councils for the next five years.

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