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Women's Leadership

September 6, 2019
Scottish women invited to take the step into politics

Hundreds of women aspiring for a career in politics will be gathering for a dynamic day at the Scottish Parliament tomorrow (Saturday 7 September).

September 6, 2019
Women and politics

For the first time in 20 years a woman candidate has been named to contest at the upcoming Presidential Election. Environmentalist Dr.

September 5, 2019
Women’s political participation and development

On July 29th, 2019, Brookings India hosted Sonia Bhalotra for a Development Seminar on Women’s Political Participation and Development.

September 4, 2019
Gender equality leaders call for parity to achieve SDGs

The Group of Gender Equality Leaders established by UN General Assembly (UNGA) President Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces issued a set of recommendations on gender parity in education and access to health services, as well as promoting women’s “full an

Development and Cooperation
September 4, 2019
Use the gender lens

The SDGs were adopted by all member states of the UN. A UNESCO report on gender equality in education demands that action must follow words. The authors propose using a “gender lens” to bring attention to social inequalities and reduce them.

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September 4, 2019
Global parliamentary leaders confront rising threats to democracy

Last month, parliamentary leaders from across the globe visited Washington, D.C., to contribute to the first ever House Democracy Partnership (HDP) Leadership Forum, where they participated in peer-to-peer discussions on some of the most urgent threats to demo

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How women always mattered in politics – but not everyone noticed

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How women always mattered in politics – but not everyone noticed

Join the Global Institute for Women's Leadership on Thursday 3 October for an event on the pivotal role women have played throughout the history of Br

August 30, 2019
Increasing female leaders in Myanmar

Across the world, people are making efforts to increase the number of women in government in order to reduce gender disparities and help ensure that the voices and concerns of women are heard.