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August 30, 2019
G7 leaders told to scrap discriminatory gender laws from statute books

The G7 leaders have been told to get rid of discriminatory gender laws that still exist on their statute books and begin enshrining equal rights in the legal system.

August 30, 2019
Sudan: While peace deal is signed, feminists fight for representation

In Sudan, women are well-represented in the workforce. They are not lacking in any public spaces. And over the past few months, they have made up half, if not more, of the protest crowds making demands of their new transitional government.

August 27, 2019
UN envoy in Iraq calls for inclusion of women in politics, decision-making process

Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary General to Iraq, Alice Walpole, on Sunday called for an increase of women’s role in politics and include them in the decision-making process in Iraq and elsewhere.

August 27, 2019
Women's Equality Day is a timely reminder of the impact women voters have on elections

In 1973, Congress declared August 26th "Women's Equality Day."

Summary of the e-Discussion on political participation of women with disabilities

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August 26, 2019

Summary of the e-Discussion on political participation of women with disabilities

August 23, 2019
Be courageous as women are everyday: Council urges G7 leaders

The G7 Gender Equality Advisory Council releases today its Recommendations for advancing gender equality and the empowerment of girls and women and Call to Action.