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Women's Leadership

November 4, 2021
Belgium comes bottom of new 'Women in Diplomacy' ranking

The position of ambassador is considered the pinnacle of a diplomatic career. However, it is a position that still remains dominated by men.

Michelle Wu speaks to supporters Wednesday night in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph: Allison Dinner/Getty Images - The Guardian
November 4, 2021
Michelle Wu becomes Boston’s first woman and person of color to be elected mayor

Michelle Wu has made history after being elected as mayor of Boston, becoming the first woman and person of color elected to the position in almost 200 years.

The Westchester Black Women's Political Caucus celebrated its 45th anniversary in Yonkers Sunday. Copyright: Lohud.
November 4, 2021
Paying homage: Westchester Black Women's Political Caucus attracts New York politicians

New York leaders ingratiated themselves with the Westchester Black Women's Political Caucus on Sunday in Yonkers, as the organization celebrated its 45th anniversary and showcased its rise to power.

Point break: using machine learning to uncover a critical mass in women's representation

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November 2, 2021

Point break: using machine learning to uncover a critical mass in women's representation

Decades of research has debated whether women first need to reach a “critical mass” in the legislature before they can effectively influence legislative outcomes.

Decades of research has debated whether women first need to reach a “critical mass” in the legislature before they can effectively influence legislative outcomes.

November 1, 2021
Will quota seats in Iraqi politics advance women's rights?

In-depth: More than 95 female candidates were elected in Iraq's election according to preliminary results, exceeding the 83-seat quota. But some say political parties are manipulating the system for electoral gain, rather than to empower women.

November 1, 2021
Women politicians drive spending on education and health care to a point

When women gain power in national legislatures such as the U.S. Senate or Israeli Knesset, countries begin to spend more on priorities like education and health care.

November 1, 2021
COP26: Why are women still missing at the top climate table

When the global face to climate action is Greta Thunberg, it can appear that women and girls are well represented at the top table. As the U.K.

Strengthening women’s participation in peace processes: What roles and responsibilities for states?

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October 14, 2021

Strengthening women’s participation in peace processes: What roles and responsibilities for states?

This report reflects the main arguments presented during the high-level seminar, organized by UN Women in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on “Strengthening women’s participation in peace proce

This report reflects the main arguments presented during the high-level seminar, organized by UN Women in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on “Strengthening women’s participation in peace proce