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Harris could become the 1st female U.S. leader; Asia's had several

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August 8, 2024

Harris could become the 1st female U.S. leader; Asia's had several

NEW YORK -- Vice President Kamala Harris' official nomination on Monday as the Democratic Party presidential nominee will be the second time a woman heads a major-party ticket in the U.S., a country that has never elected a female president.

NEW YORK -- Vice President Kamala Harris' official nomination on Monday as the Democratic Party presidential nominee will be the second time a woman heads a major-party ticket in the U.S., a country that has never elected a female president.

Stereotypical thinking and inconducive environment are invisible barriers for women in politics

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August 8, 2024

Stereotypical thinking and inconducive environment are invisible barriers for women in politics

KUALA LUMPUR: Women representation in the country's political scene is still low due to stereotypical thinking and inconducive environment which prohibits them from venturing into the arena.

KUALA LUMPUR: Women representation in the country's political scene is still low due to stereotypical thinking and inconducive environment which prohibits them from venturing into the arena.

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Harris Officially Secures Democratic Party’s Nomination for President

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Harris Officially Secures Democratic Party’s Nomination for President

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Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the Democratic nomination for president, becoming the first woman of color to win a major party’s nomination and officially setting up her matchup against former President Donald J. Trump.

Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the Democratic nomination for president, becoming the first woman of color to win a major party’s nomination and officially setting up her matchup against former President Donald J. Trump.

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Bangladesh PM Hasina quits and flees as protesters storm palace

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Bangladesh PM Hasina quits and flees as protesters storm palace

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Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reportedly resigned and fled the country in the face of ongoing protests.

The longtime leader of the country has boarded a military helicopter, an aide told Al Jazeera, after crowds ignored a national curfew to storm the prime minister’s palace in Dhaka.

Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reportedly resigned and fled the country in the face of ongoing protests.

The longtime leader of the country has boarded a military helicopter, an aide told Al Jazeera, after crowds ignored a national curfew to storm the prime minister’s palace in Dhaka.

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Nigerian Minister advocates for greater inclusion of women in politics

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Nigerian Minister advocates for greater inclusion of women in politics

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Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, has emphasised the need for greater inclusion of women in politics and governance, acknowledging their crucial role in the country’s socio-economic development.

Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, has emphasised the need for greater inclusion of women in politics and governance, acknowledging their crucial role in the country’s socio-economic development.

Opinion: Why gender matters in politics, and what has to change

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August 3, 2024

Opinion: Why gender matters in politics, and what has to change

Gender shouldn't matter when choosing a president — but after nearly 250 years of American democracy and zero women presidents, it clearly has.

Gender shouldn't matter when choosing a president — but after nearly 250 years of American democracy and zero women presidents, it clearly has.

The personal is political for women in politics

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August 1, 2024

The personal is political for women in politics

The personal is political” is a popular feminist slogan that emerged in the late 1960s and became central to the feminist movements of the 1970s.

The personal is political” is a popular feminist slogan that emerged in the late 1960s and became central to the feminist movements of the 1970s.