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Reach higher: black women in American politics 2021

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December 16, 2021

Reach higher: black women in American politics 2021

Black women are a powerful force in the American political system, and their political power continues to grow and garner recognition for the force it is.

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Black women are a powerful force in the American political system, and their political power continues to grow and garner recognition for the force it is.

Gender-inclusive peace processes: Strengthening women’s meaningful participation through constituency building

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December 15, 2021

Gender-inclusive peace processes: Strengthening women’s meaningful participation through constituency building

In July 2021, UN Women convened the global conference “Gender-inclusive peace processes: Strengthening women’s meaningful participation through constituency building”, in partnership with CMI – Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation, and with financial support from the Ger

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Procesos de paz con perspectiva de género: Fortalecimiento de la participación significativa de las mujeres mediante la creación de grupos de apoyo - ONU Mujeres

In July 2021, UN Women convened the global conference “Gender-inclusive peace processes: Strengthening women’s meaningful participation through constituency building”, in partnership with CMI – Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation, and with financial support from the Ger

December 15, 2021
Australians want more women in politics

Australians want to see more women in politics, new research has found.

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December 14, 2021
The gals behind Samoa’s first woman PM

There are fewer women in politics in the Pacific Islands than in any other part of the world, according to UN Women.

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December 13, 2021
Fiji: women are still under-represented in Parliament

Women are still under-represented in Parliament. Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Rosy Akbar made the remark in her response to President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere’s Parliament opening address.

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December 13, 2021
Work on violence against women in politics wins Grawemeyer world order award

As women's influence in politics grows, so have the threats and coercion they have faced, according to a Rutgers scholar's grim analysis.

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December 9, 2021
In India, She is a Changemaker programme launched for women in politics

The National Commission for Women (NCW) launched 'She is a Changemaker' programme for women politicians on December 7, 2021.

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December 8, 2021
New Chancellor appoints Germany’s first gender-equal cabinet

Germany’s new government will have more women in its cabinet than ever before, with incoming Chancellor Olaf Scholz appointing 8 women and 8 men as ministers.

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