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Book: The shocking lies that reveal the truth about women in politics

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April 19, 2021

Book: The shocking lies that reveal the truth about women in politics

Sex, Lies and Question Time
Kate Ellis
Hardie Grant Books $32.99

Sex, Lies and Question Time
Kate Ellis
Hardie Grant Books $32.99

Around the world, the greatest gender disparities are in politics

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April 19, 2021

Around the world, the greatest gender disparities are in politics

Some countries are better at promoting women’s representation in politics, suggesting social norms may create barriers.

Some countries are better at promoting women’s representation in politics, suggesting social norms may create barriers.

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Why we need more women in parties in order to close the political gender gap with Tanushree Goyal

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April 16, 2021

Why we need more women in parties in order to close the political gender gap with Tanushree Goyal

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden speaks to reporters as he holds his first formal news conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, U.S., March 25, 2021. REUTERS/Leah Millis
April 16, 2021
Women dominate Biden's first slate of judicial nominees

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden released his first slate of 11 federal judicial nominations on Tuesday, nine of them women of diverse backgrounds including several Black candidates and an Asian American.

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European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen stands as European Council president Charles Michel, centre, and Turkish president Tayyip Erdogan take seats in Ankara © via REUTERS
April 12, 2021
EU-Turkey in blame game over ‘sofagate’ after Ursula von der Leyen left standing

Dispute over protocol prompts charges of sexism at meeting in Ankara

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April 7, 2021
From fundraising to the VP, why 2020 was a pivotal year for women in US politics

2020 was a milestone year for women in politics in the US. The country saw the highest numbers of women entering Congress and the executive in its history.

March 25, 2021
Women’s absence from COVID-19 task forces will perpetuate gender divide, says UNDP, UN Women

New York City – Men outnumber women three to one across COVID-19 government task forces around the world. Such disproportionate representation will hamper women’s recovery from the pandemic, according to new data relea

Tanzania: Reaction to Samia Suluhu Hassan as new president

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March 24, 2021

Tanzania: Reaction to Samia Suluhu Hassan as new president

Newly inaugurated Samia Suluhu Hassan who served as Tanzanian vice-president under President John Magufuli has declared 21 days of mourning for her predecessor.

Newly inaugurated Samia Suluhu Hassan who served as Tanzanian vice-president under President John Magufuli has declared 21 days of mourning for her predecessor.