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A call to defend democracy

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June 26, 2020

A call to defend democracy

The COVID-19 pandemic threatens more than the lives and the livelihoods of people throughout the world. It is also a political crisis that threatens the future of liberal democracy.

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The COVID-19 pandemic threatens more than the lives and the livelihoods of people throughout the world. It is also a political crisis that threatens the future of liberal democracy.

Empathy above all: How NZ PM Jacinda Ardern redefined leadership in the fight against coronavirus

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June 25, 2020

Empathy above all: How NZ PM Jacinda Ardern redefined leadership in the fight against coronavirus

As of Jun 1, 2020, it had no patients in the hospital, and 

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As of Jun 1, 2020, it had no patients in the hospital, and 

June 25, 2020
Culture a major setback to Maasai women in politics, says Lydia Ntimama

Maasai women have made great progress in fighting oppressive cultural practices, says Lydia Ntimama, a Chama Cha Mashinani (CCM) candidate for Narok County woman representative.

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June 25, 2020
To build back, women must be included in decision making

In December 2017 Bloomberg made headlines when it published a report that suggested inclusive teams made better decisions

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June 24, 2020
Somalia: Lower House approves 30 percent quota proposal for women representation

Somali women's urge to directly participate in governance was tremendously boosted on Sunday, following the decision by Lower House to unanimously endorse a 30 per cent quota proposal for affirmative representation in the house.

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Engaging women in post conflict economic and political decision-making; Lessons for responding to COVID-19

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Engaging women in post conflict economic and political decision-making; Lessons for responding to COVID-19

October 2020 will mark the 20th anniversary of the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325.

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June 23, 2020
The center for American women and politics launches public database of women elected officials

The Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP), a unit of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University, is proud to announce the launch of the online CAWP Women Elected Officials Database

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June 23, 2020
'I want to see myself:' Black women mount public and private campaign for Biden to pick a Black woman running mate

Influential Black women are mounting a robust effort to persuade presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden that selecting a black woman as his running mate would

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June 22, 2020
UNDP Launches Webinar Series To Promote Parliamentary Innovation And Response During COVID-19

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pacific Office in Fiji has launched a new webinar series, to highlight and promote parliamentary innovation and response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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