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September 17, 2020
Election 2020 in Ghana: Dawn of new era for women in politics

The Network for Women’s Rights in Ghana (NETRIGHT), the Domestic Violence Coalition (DV Coalition) and the Women’s Manifesto Coalition (WMC) have congratulated Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings and

‘If not now, when?’: Black women seize political spotlight

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September 17, 2020

‘If not now, when?’: Black women seize political spotlight

 The little girl ran up to her, wide-eyed and giddy.

“Are you Charisse Davis?” the fourth grader asked.

 The little girl ran up to her, wide-eyed and giddy.

“Are you Charisse Davis?” the fourth grader asked.

September 17, 2020
Why women are insignificantly represented in Nigeria’s political structures —Tallen

Nigerian women have therefore over the years become targets of violence of diverse forms based on their positions in promoting transformative politics.

Pandemics, politics and the impact of women in leadership roles

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September 16, 2020

Pandemics, politics and the impact of women in leadership roles

Despite enormous strides in business, government and other areas, women don’t always get the respect men do for their leadership abilities, even when they can boast greater accomplishments.

Despite enormous strides in business, government and other areas, women don’t always get the respect men do for their leadership abilities, even when they can boast greater accomplishments.

Governance Statistics in the COVID-19 Era: A Praia City Group Guidance Note

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September 16, 2020

Governance Statistics in the COVID-19 Era: A Praia City Group Guidance Note

This Guidance Note builds on the detailed recommendations made in the first ever global, member-state led Handbook on Governance Statistics published in early 2020 by the Praia Group on Governance Statistics.

This Guidance Note builds on the detailed recommendations made in the first ever global, member-state led Handbook on Governance Statistics published in early 2020 by the Praia Group on Governance Statistics.

‘Reluctant politician; Forever social worker’—Congress’ MP from chattisgarh Jyotsna Mahant

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September 15, 2020

‘Reluctant politician; Forever social worker’—Congress’ MP from chattisgarh Jyotsna Mahant

Congress’ lone female MP in Chhattisgarh, Jyotsna Mahant’s entry in politics is a result of nepotism. It’s the same as how several women who belong to political parties enter politics, but what is unique about her is that she has already been working in social work for close to four decades now.

Congress’ lone female MP in Chhattisgarh, Jyotsna Mahant’s entry in politics is a result of nepotism. It’s the same as how several women who belong to political parties enter politics, but what is unique about her is that she has already been working in social work for close to four decades now.

September 15, 2020
In Japan’s male-dominated politics, women face obstacles to making history

Lawmakers who were vying to lead the ruling Liberal Democratic Party including Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga, who won the overwhelming support of the party’s members, have vowed to continue outgoing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s push to empower women and raise their share of leadership rol

Patriarchy rules politics too, but these women want to change that

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September 15, 2020

Patriarchy rules politics too, but these women want to change that

Urmila Singh has been helping women in Bihar nurture their political ambitions for over two decades now.

Urmila Singh has been helping women in Bihar nurture their political ambitions for over two decades now.