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Togo: female ministers and deputies seek greater contribution in political and social decision-making

Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/11/2023 - 08:34

Togo: female ministers and deputies seek greater contribution in political and social decision-making

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The Network of African Women Ministers and Parliamentarians, Togo section (REFAMP-Togo) held a General Assembly on September 6, 2023. The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Tomegah-Dogbe.

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Nancy Pelosi says she’ll seek House reelection in 2024, dismissing retirement at age 83

Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/11/2023 - 05:48

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Nancy Pelosi says she’ll seek House reelection in 2024, dismissing retirement at age 83

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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday that she will run for reelection to another term in Congress as Democrats work to win back the majority in 2024.

Pelosi made the announcement before labor allies in the San Francisco area district she has represented for more than 35 years.

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday that she will run for reelection to another term in Congress as Democrats work to win back the majority in 2024.

Pelosi made the announcement before labor allies in the San Francisco area district she has represented for more than 35 years.

Ex-cabinet minister Begin remembered as 'trailblazer' for female politicians

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September 11, 2023

Ex-cabinet minister Begin remembered as 'trailblazer' for female politicians

Mournful tributes are pouring in after the death of Monique Begin, a former cabinet minister and academic who died Friday at the age of 87.

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Appoint women reps to all state assemblies, says activist

Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/11/2023 - 05:02

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Appoint women reps to all state assemblies, says activist

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An activist has called for all state governments to appoint women to their respective legislative assemblies to ensure greater female representation.

Is Theresa May cosplaying as Napoleon? What this portrait tells us about powerful women

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September 11, 2023

Is Theresa May cosplaying as Napoleon? What this portrait tells us about powerful women

Imagine a leader. What do you see? How are they presented? What are they wearing? Are they up on a platform or down on the ground? In uniform or in a dress?

Power of the pack: female legislators should hold each other’s hands

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September 11, 2023

Power of the pack: female legislators should hold each other’s hands

Exactly two weeks ago, Zimbabwe held its harmonized elections in a process that ushered in new political players who will represent their constituencies in Parliament and councils for the next five years.

Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The gender snapshot 2023

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September 8, 2023

Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The gender snapshot 2023

This publication is the latest instalment in the annual series jointly produced by UN Women and UN DESA. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of gender equality progress across all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).