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April 7, 2021
From fundraising to the VP, why 2020 was a pivotal year for women in US politics

2020 was a milestone year for women in politics in the US. The country saw the highest numbers of women entering Congress and the executive in its history.

March 25, 2021
Women’s absence from COVID-19 task forces will perpetuate gender divide, says UNDP, UN Women

New York City – Men outnumber women three to one across COVID-19 government task forces around the world. Such disproportionate representation will hamper women’s recovery from the pandemic, according to new data relea

Tanzania: Reaction to Samia Suluhu Hassan as new president

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March 24, 2021

Tanzania: Reaction to Samia Suluhu Hassan as new president

Newly inaugurated Samia Suluhu Hassan who served as Tanzanian vice-president under President John Magufuli has declared 21 days of mourning for her predecessor.

Newly inaugurated Samia Suluhu Hassan who served as Tanzanian vice-president under President John Magufuli has declared 21 days of mourning for her predecessor.

Africa: Women in Political Participation

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March 22, 2021

Africa: Women in Political Participation

Women in Political Participation- is a Pan-African gender project on the different facets of Women and Politics in Africa.

Women in Political Participation- is a Pan-African gender project on the different facets of Women and Politics in Africa.

March 22, 2021
Press Release on the Women's Political Participation: Africa Barometer 2021

ADDIS ABABA— African countries are still far from achieving women's equal and effective participation in political decision-making.

Women’s Political Participation: Africa Barometer 2021

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March 22, 2021

Women’s Political Participation: Africa Barometer 2021

African countries are still far from achieving women’s equal and effective participation in political decision-making.

African countries are still far from achieving women’s equal and effective participation in political decision-making.

Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in at State House in Dar es Salaam (file image)
March 19, 2021
Tanzania swears in Samia Suluhu Hassan as first female president

Samia Suluhu Hassan has been sworn in as President of Tanzania, becoming the first female head of state in the east African country following the death of president John Magufuli.

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CSW65 Side Event: Women’s Political Participation in Africa

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CSW65 Side Event: Women’s Political Participation in Africa

International IDEA will be hosting a CSW65 side event under the ambit of the CSW gathering entitled Women’s Political Participation in Africa: Ol

March 11, 2021
On International Women’s Day, OSCE leaders call for strengthening women’s leadership to achieve peace and security for all

STOCKHOLM/VIENNA/WARSAW, 8 March 2021 – The role of women as leaders, particularly in peace building and conflict prevention, is essential to achieve prosperous and peaceful societies, and to guarantee the strength of our democracies, say OSCE offici