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Women's Leadership

Jutta Urpilainen
Jutta Urpilainen
October 10, 2024
Speech by Commissioner Urpilainen at the Global Gateway High-Level Youth Event

Distinguished Guests,

Dear friends,

It is an absolute pleasure to be here today with so many bright, passionate, young leaders and changemakers. 

She Should Run empowers women beyond Election Day

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October 9, 2024

She Should Run empowers women beyond Election Day

As we gear up for one of the most pivotal elections in history, it’s clear that women are more politically inspired than ever.

As we gear up for one of the most pivotal elections in history, it’s clear that women are more politically inspired than ever.

Daily Trust
October 9, 2024
Nigeria anticipates female-led political change, says Adamawa dep gov

Adamawa State deputy governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, has highlighted the growing need for female leadership to bring about significant change in Nigeria’s political landscape.

DevDiscourse
October 8, 2024
Trailblazing Women: Breaking Barriers in Jammu and Kashmir's Politics

In a historic turn of events for Jammu and Kashmir's political landscape, three women, including former minister Sakeena Masood, have emerged victorious in the latest Assembly elections, reaffirming the growing influence of female leaders in a traditionally male-dominat

UN Women
October 7, 2024
Men champions of Nguruman: Advancing women's leadership in Kajiado County

In the remote yet strikingly beautiful Nguruman Escarpment of Kajiado County, Kenya, a transformative initiative is unfolding.

the latin times
October 6, 2024
Meet the Women Leading Mexico: A New Era of Female Leadership Transforms the Political Landscape

Claudia Sheinbaum leads a groundbreaking team of women in Mexico's government, achieving significant gender parity in leadership roles across the country.

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.

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.

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

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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.