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Women's Leadership

May 3, 2019
UK: Councils 'behind the times' on female equality and will take 32 years to achieve gender balance, study says

Councils are “behind the times” on women’s representation and will take over three decades to achieve gender balance at current rates, a prominent women’s rights&nbs

May 2, 2019
Finnish parliamentary elections: Record number of women winners

The main issues driving Finland’s 2019 parliamentary election on April 14, 2019 included the previous government coalition’s unsuccessful attempt to pass a long-debated social and healthcare reform; the need for action to mitigate climate change; and

May 2, 2019
Which countries in Europe have the highest proportion of women in parliament?

Do two of Europe's most recent elections signal a new trend on the continent?

A hard truth in Indian politics: men feel threatened by women who are intelligent, single and independent

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April 26, 2019

A hard truth in Indian politics: men feel threatened by women who are intelligent, single and independent

The odds are stacked heavily against women in politics. They are up against strong, entrenched and largely patriarchal lobbies in political parties.

The odds are stacked heavily against women in politics. They are up against strong, entrenched and largely patriarchal lobbies in political parties.

April 26, 2019
Challenges and the way forward for women in politics in India

As India gears up for the world’s largest election process, one cannot help but think of some of the unfulfilled promises made when a young India emerged amongst the preeminent democracies of the world.

Women in Ethiopia still struggle despite leadership in government

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April 25, 2019

Women in Ethiopia still struggle despite leadership in government

Following 2018 elections in Ethiopia, a record-breaking number of women now hold leadership positions in the country’s government. But women still struggle to rise up the ranks in other sectors.

Following 2018 elections in Ethiopia, a record-breaking number of women now hold leadership positions in the country’s government. But women still struggle to rise up the ranks in other sectors.

April 25, 2019
Sudanese women are right to demand parity in the transition

Sudan’s transition must be inclusive if it is to build a country for all Sudanese.

April 25, 2019
DRC MPs elect woman speaker of parliament, Jeanine Mabunda

Lawmakers in the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, on Wednesday elected Jeanine Mabunda as head of the national assembly.