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Women's Leadership

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.

The Indian Express
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.

Forbes
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.

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu made headlines in April after coasting to a second term in office by nearly 12 percentage points.

CTV News
September 20, 2024
Joly, women foreign ministers (Canada) say it's time a woman leads the United Nations

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says it's time for a woman to lead the United Nations, a call echoed by 14 other female foreign ministers Friday.

To Deliver for Mexico’s Women, Sheinbaum Must Overcome AMLO’s Legacy

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September 18, 2024

To Deliver for Mexico’s Women, Sheinbaum Must Overcome AMLO’s Legacy

At her rallies and on the campaign trail ahead of Mexico’s presidential election in June, President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum made one phrase in particular her mantra: “It’s women’s time.” She repeated it in a

At her rallies and on the campaign trail ahead of Mexico’s presidential election in June, President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum made one phrase in particular her mantra: “It’s women’s time.” She repeated it in a

UN Women
September 18, 2024
UN Women-supported training helps aspiring women politicians across Papua New Guinea

UN Women’s project Women Make Change* underscores the importance of increasing wom

UN Women
September 18, 2024
Beijing+30 Youth Blog: One woman’s journey to champion climate action and zero-waste living in China

"Environmental work is meaningless and income-less.