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Women’s leadership and resilience in Mexican politics: Claudia Sheinbaum, new Mexican President

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October 4, 2024

Women’s leadership and resilience in Mexican politics: Claudia Sheinbaum, new Mexican President

In a country marked by deeply rooted patriarchal structures, Claudia Sheinbaum has risen as one of Mexico’s most relevant political figures, breaking barriers and challenging stereotypes that for generations have limited women in power.

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In a country marked by deeply rooted patriarchal structures, Claudia Sheinbaum has risen as one of Mexico’s most relevant political figures, breaking barriers and challenging stereotypes that for generations have limited women in power.

About a third of UN member states have ever had a woman leader

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October 4, 2024

About a third of UN member states have ever had a woman leader

Women currently serve as the head of government in just 13 of the 193 member states of the United Nations.

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Women currently serve as the head of government in just 13 of the 193 member states of the United Nations.

bbc
October 3, 2024
Mexico's first female president vows 'it's time for women'

The passing of the presidential sash every six years is always an important and symbolic occasion in Mexico.

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washington Post
October 2, 2024
It isn’t only Sheinbaum. Meet the women who run Mexico.

MEXICO CITY — Mexico inaugurated its first female president on Tuesday, reaching the milestone before its northern neighbor.

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UN Women
September 27, 2024
UN Women Leaders Network to convene a diverse group of women leaders worldwide to advance women’s rights and leadership

Launched during the 79th session of UN General Assembly, the UN Women Leaders Network unites a global intergenerational and intersectional group of women leaders advocating for gender-equal participation in leadership and decision-making.

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A reflection: How Kamala Harris is carrying the torch

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September 27, 2024

A reflection: How Kamala Harris is carrying the torch

This potent idea, popularized by trailblazers like Shirley Chisholm and bell hooks, continues to resonate through women's leadership actions today.

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This potent idea, popularized by trailblazers like Shirley Chisholm and bell hooks, continues to resonate through women's leadership actions today.

Time
September 27, 2024
What to Know About Japan’s LDP Election—and the Possibility of a First Female Prime Minister

When Japan’s ruling political party, the Li

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The Guradian Nigeria
September 27, 2024
Politics of women’s discrimination and underrepresentation

On March 14, 2024, rural women from communities in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria expressed concerns over women’s low inclusion in politics.

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