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"I call on the members of the largest youth generation in history to face the challenges and consider what you can do to solve it. To control your destiny and translate your dreams into a better future for all." Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

Nigeria @63: Northern women call for more gender inclusion in politics

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October 4, 2023

Nigeria @63: Northern women call for more gender inclusion in politics

In the spirit of celebration of Nigeria’s 63rd Independence anniversary, northern women in Adamawa State have called for more inclusion in the political space.

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In the spirit of celebration of Nigeria’s 63rd Independence anniversary, northern women in Adamawa State have called for more inclusion in the political space.

Women still shy away from politics due to threats, intimidation

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September 29, 2023

Women still shy away from politics due to threats, intimidation

Insecurity has been identified as one of the contributing factors that makes women shy away from seeking leadership and other political positions.

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Insecurity has been identified as one of the contributing factors that makes women shy away from seeking leadership and other political positions.

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The world's most gender-equal countries

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September 28, 2023

The world's most gender-equal countries

How is the world doing on gender equality? According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), the picture is mixed. The needle is moving in the right direction, according to its latest Global Gender Gap report, but incrementally.

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How is the world doing on gender equality? According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), the picture is mixed. The needle is moving in the right direction, according to its latest Global Gender Gap report, but incrementally.

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Women and political leadership ahead of the 2024 election

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Women and political leadership ahead of the 2024 election

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For the most part, Americans don’t think a woman president would do better or worse than a man when it comes to key leadership traits or the handling of various policy areas.

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For the most part, Americans don’t think a woman president would do better or worse than a man when it comes to key leadership traits or the handling of various policy areas.

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Egypt hosts dialogue to boost women’s political participation

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Egypt is hosting a regional dialogue to boost women's political participation in the Arab world, bringing delegations from 11 Arab countries.

The three-day event, which kicked off on Monday in Egypt's capital Cairo, is organized by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Arab Women Organization (AWO), an intergovernmental organization affiliated with the Arab League.

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Egypt is hosting a regional dialogue to boost women's political participation in the Arab world, bringing delegations from 11 Arab countries.

The three-day event, which kicked off on Monday in Egypt's capital Cairo, is organized by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Arab Women Organization (AWO), an intergovernmental organization affiliated with the Arab League.

Disinformation and online political violence against women in Brazil

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September 20, 2023

Disinformation and online political violence against women in Brazil

The rise of the information society, predominantly sculpted by modern technologies, has blurred the lines between our online and offline lives.

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The rise of the information society, predominantly sculpted by modern technologies, has blurred the lines between our online and offline lives.

Women are voting but are still under-represented in Indian politics

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September 18, 2023

Women are voting but are still under-represented in Indian politics

Since the days of monarchy in India, women have been kept away for state and administrative jobs. Women have been neglected in decision-making in the public and private spheres.

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Since the days of monarchy in India, women have been kept away for state and administrative jobs. Women have been neglected in decision-making in the public and private spheres.

'Bharat', women's reservation bill and 'one election' debate: buzz gets louder over parliament special session

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September 13, 2023

'Bharat', women's reservation bill and 'one election' debate: buzz gets louder over parliament special session

For the first time in the history of independent India, the government is conducting a five-day-long special session of Parliament from September 18 to September 22.

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For the first time in the history of independent India, the government is conducting a five-day-long special session of Parliament from September 18 to September 22.

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