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.
Women's Leadership
Filipino women in high-stakes politics — she who would be president
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September 27, 2024
Filipino women in high-stakes politics — she who would be president
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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.
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.
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
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.
September 24, 2024
Harini Amarasuriya appointed as new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka
Harini Amarasuriya was officially sworn in as Sri Lanka’s new Prime Minister on Tuesday, marking a historic moment as she becomes the first woman to hold the office since Sirimavo Bandaranaike in 2000.
September 24, 2024
The (Few) Women Leaders To Watch At This Year’s UN General Assembly
As global instability mounts, the stakes are high for the 79th United Nations General Assembly high-level debate, which begins Tuesday in New York City.
Turkey: Sinem Dedetas Is the Future of the Women-Led Opposition
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September 23, 2024
Turkey: Sinem Dedetas Is the Future of the Women-Led Opposition
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu made headlines in April after coasting to a second term in office by nearly 12 percentage points.
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Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu made headlines in April after coasting to a second term in office by nearly 12 percentage points.