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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.

May 30, 2022
"A proud moment for us," says Dalit body after Midha’s election; she represents the Labour Party

'A proud moment for us,' says Dalit body after Midha's election; she represents the Labour Party.

May 25, 2022
"Work in progress": Australia’s new parliament the most diverse yet

Diversity advocates welcome new additions but say there is still a long way to go before parliament reflects Australian society

May 16, 2022
Australia: Young women are turning their backs on political careers at alarming rate, new research suggests

Young women aren’t feeling any more optimistic about our parliamentary landscape, opportunities to build a career in politics or their safety,

Lisa Cook, KEN CEDENO (REUTERS)
May 11, 2022
USA: Senate confirms Lisa Cook to be the first black woman on Fed board

(CNN)-The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Lisa Cook to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, becoming the first African American woman to be a member of the panel.

Karine Jean-Pierre to become White House press secretary, the first black and out LGBTQ person in the role - CNN
May 9, 2022
Karine Jean-Pierre to become White House press secretary, the first black and out LGBTQ person in the role

(CNN) Karine Jean-Pierre will become the new White House press secretary when Jen