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How Feinstein broke ground for women in politics

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October 2, 2023

How Feinstein broke ground for women in politics

Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), who died Thursday night in her Washington home, is considered a trailblazer for women in politics.

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Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), who died Thursday night in her Washington home, is considered a trailblazer for women in politics.

Myanmar Women Parliamentarian Network

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October 1, 2023

Myanmar Women Parliamentarian Network

Following the military coup in February 2021, elected representatives at the national, state and region level stood in solidarity and joined with millions of Myanmar citiz

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Following the military coup in February 2021, elected representatives at the national, state and region level stood in solidarity and joined with millions of Myanmar citiz

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Sen. Dianne Feinstein, an 'icon for women in politics,' dies at 90, source confirms

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Sen. Dianne Feinstein, an 'icon for women in politics,' dies at 90, source confirms

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Senator Dianne Feinstein has died at 90 years old, sources have confirmed. Her career was one of many firsts. She was the first woman president of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, the first woman mayor of San Francisco, and one of two of the first women elected to the U.S. Senate from California.

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Senator Dianne Feinstein has died at 90 years old, sources have confirmed. Her career was one of many firsts. She was the first woman president of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, the first woman mayor of San Francisco, and one of two of the first women elected to the U.S. Senate from California.

The history of women in Mexican politics

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September 28, 2023

The history of women in Mexican politics

Though there had been earlier stirrings for Mexican women’s right to vote, the immediate spark for suffrage in Mexico was struck by the Revolution of 1910.

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Though there had been earlier stirrings for Mexican women’s right to vote, the immediate spark for suffrage in Mexico was struck by the Revolution of 1910.

Women’s voices are being stifled by political inaction

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September 28, 2023

Women’s voices are being stifled by political inaction

In a trend that threatens the very essence of democracy, women who are brimming with potential and fresh perspectives are more hesitant than ever to stand for elected office in Scotland. Their number-one reason?

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In a trend that threatens the very essence of democracy, women who are brimming with potential and fresh perspectives are more hesitant than ever to stand for elected office in Scotland. Their number-one reason?

Why Mexico and Nepal are ahead of India on gender parity in Parliament

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September 27, 2023

Why Mexico and Nepal are ahead of India on gender parity in Parliament

India began its journey as a democratic republic on a hopeful footing — political e

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India began its journey as a democratic republic on a hopeful footing — political e

Will potential women politicians in Goa get a fair deal?

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September 27, 2023

Will potential women politicians in Goa get a fair deal?

The Women’s Reservation Bill that ensures a 33 per cent reservation of seats in the

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The Women’s Reservation Bill that ensures a 33 per cent reservation of seats in the

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