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Women's Leadership

October 1, 2020
Women and COVID-19: five things governments can do now

While the economic and social impacts of COVID-19 on all are severe, they are more so for women. Many industries directly affected by quarantines– travel, tourism, restaurants, food production – have very high female labour force participation.

How Diane Abbott fought racism – and her own party – to become Britain’s first black female MP

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October 1, 2020

How Diane Abbott fought racism – and her own party – to become Britain’s first black female MP

The 1987 election campaign was the first time the Labour party had fielded so many black and Asian candidates. Yet Diane Abbott got the impression that “the national party thought we were an embarrassment”.

The 1987 election campaign was the first time the Labour party had fielded so many black and Asian candidates. Yet Diane Abbott got the impression that “the national party thought we were an embarrassment”.

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Impact of COVID-19 on women’s political, electoral and governance participation in Africa and the Caribbean

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Impact of COVID-19 on women’s political, electoral and governance participation in Africa and the Caribbean

This webinar series is part of the Commonwealth Secretariat effort at fostering virtual dialogues on the gendered and shadow impact of COVID-19 on women, through its Inclusive Dialogue and Wom

The 1975 Women in Politics Conference

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September 30, 2020

The 1975 Women in Politics Conference

In 1973 Elizabeth Reid became the first ever women’s adviser to a national leader, Prime Minister Gough Whitlam. She went on to have a distinguished and influential career at the UN.

In 1973 Elizabeth Reid became the first ever women’s adviser to a national leader, Prime Minister Gough Whitlam. She went on to have a distinguished and influential career at the UN.

Why we must fight to secure places for more women and young people in politics

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September 30, 2020

Why we must fight to secure places for more women and young people in politics

September 29, 2020
Tlaib joins call for govt action to end violence against women in politics

A group of Democratic U.S.

September 29, 2020
Death threats aimed at Dr. Bonnie Henry mirror contempt faced by female leaders, experts say

The revelation that B.C.'s provincial health officer has received death threats comes as no surprise to some women leaders who say this kind of abuse is a widespread problem.