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In a world increasingly defined by crises, we need women’s leadership like never before

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March 22, 2022

In a world increasingly defined by crises, we need women’s leadership like never before

We need more women in top leadership roles. We also need male leaders embracing the qualities women leaders exemplified throughout the pandemic. Nothing less than our future depends on it.

We need more women in top leadership roles. We also need male leaders embracing the qualities women leaders exemplified throughout the pandemic. Nothing less than our future depends on it.

Tanzania viewpoint: What President Samia has achieved in her first year

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March 22, 2022

Tanzania viewpoint: What President Samia has achieved in her first year

In our series of letters from African journalists, Sammy Awami looks back at how Tanzania has changed in the year since Samia Suluhu Hassan became the country's first female president following the death of President John Magufuli.

In our series of letters from African journalists, Sammy Awami looks back at how Tanzania has changed in the year since Samia Suluhu Hassan became the country's first female president following the death of President John Magufuli.

How Indians view gender roles in families and society

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March 21, 2022

How Indians view gender roles in families and society

Indians accept women as political leaders, but many favor traditional gender roles in family life.

Indians accept women as political leaders, but many favor traditional gender roles in family life.

March 21, 2022
Key findings on Indian attitudes toward gender roles

Indian adults nearly universally say it is important for women to have the same rights as men, including eight-in-ten who say this is very important.

Women need to see themselves in politics. It’s the only way change will come to Zimbabwe

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March 18, 2022

Women need to see themselves in politics. It’s the only way change will come to Zimbabwe

As a young woman in politics I’ve experienced prejudice – audiences ask about my marital status instead of my policies. But we must continue to step up for the next generation.

As a young woman in politics I’ve experienced prejudice – audiences ask about my marital status instead of my policies. But we must continue to step up for the next generation.

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Addressing online misogyny and gendered disinformation: A how-to guide

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March 17, 2022

Addressing online misogyny and gendered disinformation: A how-to guide

The internet is a tool that can simplify and encourage democratic engagement, but the rise of online disinformation challenges even the world’s most robust democracies.

The internet is a tool that can simplify and encourage democratic engagement, but the rise of online disinformation challenges even the world’s most robust democracies.

UNOWAS
March 17, 2022
Women in West Africa and the Sahel define strategies for a meaningful participation of women in decision-making

The Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, Ms Giovanie Biha, chaired the first edition of the annual Women's Forum for Peace and Security in West Africa and the Sahel, held on 14 and 15 March in Nouakchott,

March 16, 2022
Violence against women in politics marks ‘moral and ethical failure’ - General Assembly President

Top UN officials on Tuesday gathered with government and civil society representatives to draw attention to the scourge of violence against women worldwide who are involved in politics, which is increasingly seeing women parliamentarians, human ri