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Empowering the Women of Timor-Leste: Peacebuilding in practice

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October 1, 2014

Empowering the Women of Timor-Leste: Peacebuilding in practice

Since the UN Security Council passed resolution 1325 on women, peace and security there has been a worldwide call for women and girls to be protected from gender based violence, and their voices to b

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Since the UN Security Council passed resolution 1325 on women, peace and security there has been a worldwide call for women and girls to be protected from gender based violence, and their voices to b

Yuko Obuchi
October 1, 2014
Japan's Obuchi - Political 'princess' could be first female PM

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Diana Hwang
September 30, 2014
Power of Ideas: Diana Hwang, Founder of the Asian-American Women’s Political Initiative

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September 28, 2014
Nigeria: UNESCO Develops Road Map for Women Participation in Politics

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September 26, 2014
Why Women’s Role in Politics Is More Important Than Ever

When Elizabeth Warren was first approached to run for public office in 2011 by Emily's List president Stephanie Schriock, she said no.

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Girls on Film documentary
September 26, 2014
Girls on Film: A documentary series that finally puts women back in the history books

In a perfect world, there would be no need for a media platform highlighting groundbreaking women in history. But if history has taught us anything, it's that female achievements are often forgotten or filtered out.

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Mulheres presidentes, impacto e movimento feminista-Eleições na América Latina

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September 24, 2014

Mulheres presidentes, impacto e movimento feminista-Eleições na América Latina

Although Brazil has enjoyed democracy for only 25 years, the current cabinet features a record number of female ministers (10 making up 26% of the cabinet). This stands in contrast to 2008 when Brazil was among the countries of the world with the lowest proportion of women in public office. Elections are scheduled to take place in October 2014, how has the increase of women’s political participation impacted the country in the last few years? How has it influenced Brazil’s feminist movement?" How does it influence the feminist movement in other Latin American countries? How does a female president open doors for other women?

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Dilma Rousseff

Although Brazil has enjoyed democracy for only 25 years, the current cabinet features a record number of female ministers (10 making up 26% of the cabinet). This stands in contrast to 2008 when Brazil was among the countries of the world with the lowest proportion of women in public office. Elections are scheduled to take place in October 2014, how has the increase of women’s political participation impacted the country in the last few years? How has it influenced Brazil’s feminist movement?" How does it influence the feminist movement in other Latin American countries? How does a female president open doors for other women?

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