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Minorities and Indigenous Women

Indigenous women and other minorities suffer from a lack of political representation, economic marginalization and poverty, lack of access to social services and discrimination. This section highlights news, resources and stories on minorities and indigenous women's struggle for political inclusion.

“We thought you were going to be a good girl”: Two foreign policy dynamos confront the male world order

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November 9, 2022

“We thought you were going to be a good girl”: Two foreign policy dynamos confront the male world order

Linda Thomas-Greenfield and Gayle Smith on the choices they had to make to succeed, and why — from Iran to Afghanistan to America’s heartland — they think today’s young women will build a better world.

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Linda Thomas-Greenfield and Gayle Smith on the choices they had to make to succeed, and why — from Iran to Afghanistan to America’s heartland — they think today’s young women will build a better world.

November 9, 2022
USA: These 2022 candidates made history with their election wins

As the results from the midterm elections started pouring in Tuesday night, a number of candidates made history. So far, there have been barriers broken by women including women of color, young people, and members of the LGBTQ community.

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November 4, 2022
Data shows the need to redouble efforts to enhance women in leadership posts in South-East Asia

Phnom Penh, Cambodia — Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must redouble efforts to correct the slim representation of women in leadership posts across multiple sectors of society – or they will risk holding back the reg

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Women’s leadership in the ASEAN region

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November 4, 2022

Women’s leadership in the ASEAN region

Gender equality and women’s empowerment are central to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Community Vision 2025 of the Association for Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). They are also key to fostering a more sustainable and inclusive region.

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Gender equality and women’s empowerment are central to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Community Vision 2025 of the Association for Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). They are also key to fostering a more sustainable and inclusive region.

Widening the lens: Reimagining leadership among young women of color

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November 3, 2022

Widening the lens: Reimagining leadership among young women of color

There are many ways to step into political leadership in America, and how you go about it is often informed by your background, identity, and experiences.

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There are many ways to step into political leadership in America, and how you go about it is often informed by your background, identity, and experiences.

Latinas in U.S. politics 2022

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October 31, 2022

Latinas in U.S. politics 2022

Latinas are serving in record numbers across levels of elective office, but we are still vastly underrepresented when compared to our numbers in the population.

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Latinas are serving in record numbers across levels of elective office, but we are still vastly underrepresented when compared to our numbers in the population.

US midterm elections: Why Bolivia's lawmakers are 50% women

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October 26, 2022

US midterm elections: Why Bolivia's lawmakers are 50% women

Despite historic gains in the past two congressional elections in the US, women hold just 27% of the seats. As Americans prepare to reshape Congress in the midterms, could Bolivia inspire change?

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Despite historic gains in the past two congressional elections in the US, women hold just 27% of the seats. As Americans prepare to reshape Congress in the midterms, could Bolivia inspire change?

Equal power now: Girls, young women and political participation

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October 12, 2022

Equal power now: Girls, young women and political participation

This year’s State of the World’s Girls report is focused on girls’ and young women’s political participation.

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This year’s State of the World’s Girls report is focused on girls’ and young women’s political participation.

Accelerating efforts to tackle online and technology-facilitated violence against women and girls

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October 7, 2022

Accelerating efforts to tackle online and technology-facilitated violence against women and girls

Violence against women and girls (VAWG) in digital contexts is not a new phenomenon, however it has rapidly escalated in the shadows of the 

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Violence against women and girls (VAWG) in digital contexts is not a new phenomenon, however it has rapidly escalated in the shadows of the 

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