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The State of Women in America

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October 14, 2013

The State of Women in America

"A 50-State Analysis of How Women Are Faring Across the Nation The role of women in the United States has changed dramatically over the past few decades. For one, more and more women have taken on new responsibilities outside the home by joining the paid workforce.

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"A 50-State Analysis of How Women Are Faring Across the Nation The role of women in the United States has changed dramatically over the past few decades. For one, more and more women have taken on new responsibilities outside the home by joining the paid workforce.

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Madeleine Albright: On being a woman and a diplomat

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October 10, 2013

Madeleine Albright: On being a woman and a diplomat

Former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright talks bluntly about politics and diplomacy, making the case that women's issues deserve a place at the center of foreign policy.

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Former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright talks bluntly about politics and diplomacy, making the case that women's issues deserve a place at the center of foreign policy.

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Summary of E-Discussion on challenges for women in politics: the glass ceiling - stereotypes in terms of portfolio assignments

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October 2, 2013

Summary of E-Discussion on challenges for women in politics: the glass ceiling - stereotypes in terms of portfolio assignments

iKNOW Politics organized an online discussion on stereotyping portfolio assignments for women in politics, available in Arabic, English, French and Spanish.

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iKNOW Politics organized an online discussion on stereotyping portfolio assignments for women in politics, available in Arabic, English, French and Spanish.

Women at the frontline of climate change: Gender risks and hopes

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September 23, 2013

Women at the frontline of climate change: Gender risks and hopes

Patterns of development and settlements put the poor and the vulnerable at increased risk with many forced to settle on the only land available at the time – land that all too often is prone 
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Patterns of development and settlements put the poor and the vulnerable at increased risk with many forced to settle on the only land available at the time – land that all too often is prone 

Fact Sheet: Women, Gender Equality and Climate Change

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September 23, 2013

Fact Sheet: Women, Gender Equality and Climate Change

Detrimental effects of climate change can be felt in the short-term through natural hazards, such as landslides, floods and hurricanes; and in the long-term,
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Detrimental effects of climate change can be felt in the short-term through natural hazards, such as landslides, floods and hurricanes; and in the long-term,

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DVB Debate: Should women lead?

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September 20, 2013

DVB Debate: Should women lead?

In a country where one of the most well-known and respected political figures, Aung San Suu Kyi, wields great influence, many still regard a woman’s place to be in the home.

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In a country where one of the most well-known and respected political figures, Aung San Suu Kyi, wields great influence, many still regard a woman’s place to be in the home.

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