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July 15, 2014
Black Women Underepresented At All Levels Of Political Office (USA)

A recent study found black women are underrepresented at all levels of politics — federal, state and local government.

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Farida Jalalzai

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Dr. Farida Jalalzai is an Associate Professor and Chair of Political Science at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Dr. Jalalzai's research analyzes the representation and behavior of women and minorities in politics and the role of gender in the political arena.

July 14, 2014
Somaliland’s first female deputy prosecutor

Khadra Hussein Mohammad, 28, made history by becoming Somaliland’s first female National Deputy Prosecutor, dealing with a range of cases including theft, gang-related violence, and even terrorism.

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July 13, 2014
Women in parliament: Britain has ‘real problem’ with lack of female MPs as report and cabinet reshuffle put gender in the spotlight

With the role of women in British politics again coming under the spotlight this week, MPs and former ministers have warned that there is a “real problem” with the issue of gender in Westminster.

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This young girl is leading a revolution—via YouTube, 6,000 miles from home

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July 11, 2014

This young girl is leading a revolution—via YouTube, 6,000 miles from home

In the U.S., the term “hashtag activism” is usually uttered with a kind of derisive sneer, the implication being that social media can’t be used to effect any kind of “real” change.

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In the U.S., the term “hashtag activism” is usually uttered with a kind of derisive sneer, the implication being that social media can’t be used to effect any kind of “real” change.

July 11, 2014
This young girl is leading a revolution—via YouTube, 6,000 miles from home

As a 22-year-old still living at home with her family in Chicago, college student Ala’a Basatneh doesn’t seem like a typical revolutionary. 

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July 11, 2014
UN Women Deputy Executive Director Lakshmi Puri meets with key ministers during visit to India

UN Women Deputy Executive Director Lakshmi Puri yesterday met with key ministers of the new Government in India whose efforts will be crucial to the progress of the country’s women and girls – who represent over 18 per cent of the world’s women.

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July 11, 2014
Algeria appoints four female army generals

Algeria has appointed three women army Generals, therefore becoming the Arab country with the biggest number of high-ranking female army commanders, Al Arabiya News Channel reported on Tuesday.

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July 11, 2014
Ex-Morgan Stanley Lawyer Breaks Gender Barrier at Justice Ministry

A former lawyer at Morgan Stanley will become the first woman to lead a bureau at Japan’s Ministry of Justice, the government said Friday, part of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s drive to promote women in the workforce.

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