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October 6, 2022
Women are better at leading countries than men, survey respondents say

By Madeline Fitzgerald

India had the largest share of respondents agreeing that countries led by women are better managed, according to a U.S. News survey.

My (Vice) President is black: These black women are shaking up politics in Latin America

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October 6, 2022

My (Vice) President is black: These black women are shaking up politics in Latin America

Afro latinos face immense challenges to be represented in politics. These Black women in Latin America have been breaking the mold.

Afro latinos face immense challenges to be represented in politics. These Black women in Latin America have been breaking the mold.

Quotas: Band-aid or magic bullet?

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October 6, 2022

Quotas: Band-aid or magic bullet?

Fixing discrimination isn't as easy as putting anti-discrimination laws on the books. But, there is a tool that can at least chip away at the effects of discrimination: quotas.

Fixing discrimination isn't as easy as putting anti-discrimination laws on the books. But, there is a tool that can at least chip away at the effects of discrimination: quotas.

October 4, 2022
In the United Arab Emirates, UN Women Executive Director calls for increasing women’s leadership in global peace and security and climate action

UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous carried out a two day mission in the United Arab Emirates, where she delivered opening remarks at the Women, Peace and Security conference held in Abu Dhabi, and met with government officials, civil society representativ

October 4, 2022
2023 election in Nigeria: Only 8.9% of candidates are women — Report

FOLLOWING the release of the final list of presidential and national assembly candidates for the 2023 general election, the Women In Politics Forum (WIPF), on Monday, lamented the low number of female candidates contesting the 2023 general election.

October 4, 2022
Leaders are asking for equal and visible representation of women in the COP 27 presidency and leadership team

We are facing a planetary emergency, and more than 500 leaders from around the world are coming together to ask the COP27 Presidency and all Leaders attending COP for equal representation and urgent action to solve the crisis.

SNSD announced the Victory of Zeljka Cvijanovic for the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Picture: Sarajevo Times)
October 3, 2022
SNSD announced the Victory of Zeljka Cvijanovic for the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina

SNSD member Željka Cvijanović declared victory in the race for BiH Presidency member from Republika Srpska in today’s general elections in our country.

Women MPs at the 144th IPU Assembly in Madrid 2021 (Picture IPU)
September 30, 2022
Generation Equality: IPU milestones one year on

The IPU has made bold commitments and taken steps towards ensuring women and girls’ voices are heard in decision-making, and that young women are politically empowered.