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Women's Leadership

BBC News
July 23, 2024
The many identities of the first woman vice-president

Less than four months out from the election, Vice-President Kamala Harris found herself in a difficult position.

All Africa
July 19, 2024
Angola: Ombudsperson Highlights Female Recognition in the Country's Political Arena

Luena — The ombudswoman, Florbela Araújo, highlighted, this Thursday, in Luena, Moxico province, the presence and leadership of women in the country, which is 'in great development'.

Politico
July 18, 2024
Ursula von der Leyen wins second term as European Commission president

STRASBOURG — The European Parliament elected Ursula von der Leyen for another five years as European Commission president, choosing stability and continuity for the EU’s most powerful institution and the bloc.

Politico
July 16, 2024
Roberta Metsola reelected European Parliament president

STRASBOURG — Roberta Metsola has been reelected as president of the European Parliament.  

The Christian Science Monitor
July 11, 2024
Tokyo’s female governor keeps winning: What it means for Japan’s male-dominated politics

The first woman governor of Tokyo, Yuriko Koike, has won a third term – against another woman candidate. The race between multiple women signifies a push for greater female representation in Japanese politics, which is still overwhelmingly dominated by men.

Stockton University
July 11, 2024
Leadership Program Empowers Stockton Students

Galloway, N.J. – Did you know that New Jersey has never sent a woman to the U.S. Senate? Or that New Jersey ranks 23rd among the 50 states in the proportion of women serving in its legislature?

UN Women
July 9, 2024
International Day of Women in Diplomacy, promoting equality through feminist foreign policy

Skopje, North Macedonia, 24 June 2024 – UN Women in North Macedonia, for a second consecutive year in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, marked the International Day of Women in Diplomacy with a high-level panel discussion highlighting th

As the UK’s first female Chancellor, will Rachel Reeves be a game changer for women in politics?

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July 8, 2024

As the UK’s first female Chancellor, will Rachel Reeves be a game changer for women in politics?

Another election, another round of politicians who tout the same ideas, speak the same way, wear the same suits and, possibly, the same aftershave.

Another election, another round of politicians who tout the same ideas, speak the same way, wear the same suits and, possibly, the same aftershave.

Women and Democracy: Insights From Mexican Elections | International Election Series, Episode 1

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July 8, 2024

Women and Democracy: Insights From Mexican Elections | International Election Series, Episode 1

Welcome to the first installment of the new "International Election Series," where they explore the vital role women play in shaping democratic processes around the world.

Welcome to the first installment of the new "International Election Series," where they explore the vital role women play in shaping democratic processes around the world.