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June 27, 2014

Women in Politics in Slovenia

Slovenia is one of the newer European states. This year we marked the 22nd anniversary of the independence declaration. It joined the European Union in 2004. 
 
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Slovenia is one of the newer European states. This year we marked the 22nd anniversary of the independence declaration. It joined the European Union in 2004. 
 
June 26, 2014
Libyan human rights activist Salwa Bughaighis killed

A prominent Libyan human rights lawyer and activist has been assassinated in her home in Benghazi.

Armed men fought their way into the house of Salwa Bughaighis before shooting her.

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June 26, 2014
Afghanistan’s Success Will Be Measured By Women’s Progress

While we were meeting with women journalists in Afghanistan this past May, another group of Afghan women journalists were in Washington, D.C., meeting with congressional staff member

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June 26, 2014
Libyan women’s rights advocate Salwa Abugaigis assassinated

Human rights activist Salwa Bugaighis was shot dead by unknown assailants at her home in the restive east Libyan city of Benghazi late Wednesday, hospital and security sources said.

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June 25, 2014
Women avoiding politics because they don’t want to fail, Zambia

MMD chairperson for Arts and Culture Elizabeth Chitika Mulobeka has noted that women are avoiding politics because they are scared of failure.

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Ikram Ben Said on "Advancing Women in Politics: The Gateway to Economic Empowerment"

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June 18, 2014

Ikram Ben Said on "Advancing Women in Politics: The Gateway to Economic Empowerment"

On May 19, 2014 NDI and it's Chairman Madeleine K.

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On May 19, 2014 NDI and it's Chairman Madeleine K.

Wishes, Demands and Priorities of National and Regional Women’s Organisations in the MENA Region

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June 17, 2014

Wishes, Demands and Priorities of National and Regional Women’s Organisations in the MENA Region

Women alongside men participated in the protest movements in the Arab world in 2011. From Tunisia to Bahrain, from Egypt to Syria women from all backgrounds demanded freedom, equality, dignity, justice and democracy. Did we hear them and listen to them? 
 
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Women alongside men participated in the protest movements in the Arab world in 2011. From Tunisia to Bahrain, from Egypt to Syria women from all backgrounds demanded freedom, equality, dignity, justice and democracy. Did we hear them and listen to them? 
 

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Challenges for international organizations working on women's issues

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June 17, 2014

Challenges for international organizations working on women's issues

iKNOW Politics Expert Caroline Hubbard speaks about the challenges international organizations face while working on women's rights issues.

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iKNOW Politics Expert Caroline Hubbard speaks about the challenges international organizations face while working on women's rights issues.

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