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UNDP Goodwill Ambassador Marta Vieira da Silva Plays for Gender Equality

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July 6, 2014

UNDP Goodwill Ambassador Marta Vieira da Silva Plays for Gender Equality

Marta knows what it is like to be the only woman on the team.

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Orlando Ayala, Chairman of Emerging Markets at Microsoft, is a HeForShe

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July 6, 2014

Orlando Ayala, Chairman of Emerging Markets at Microsoft, is a HeForShe

Orlando Ayala, Chairman of Emerging Markets, Microsoft, is a #HeForShe advocate, because he believes that progress for women means progress for society.

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Empowering Women - Empowering Humanity: Picture It!

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July 6, 2014

Empowering Women - Empowering Humanity: Picture It!

Almost 20 years ago, 189 countries adopted the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a visionary roadmap for women's rights and empowerment.

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Mervat Tallawy: Challenging those who cite "culture" to oppress

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July 6, 2014

Mervat Tallawy: Challenging those who cite "culture" to oppress

Egyptian diplomat and politician Mervat Tallawy is the former Minister for Insurance and Social Affairs of Egypt and former Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission

July 5, 2014

Nigeria: Female Politician Declares Interest in Orlu Senatorial Seat

A female politician and former member of the House of Representatives, Mrs Juliet Nnenne Obasi-Akano, spoke at at her country home, Abajah in Nwangele Local Government Area, while marking her formal declaration for the Senate race of Orlu Senatorial Zone of Imo State in 20

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July 4, 2014

Burundian Women Want a Greater Say in Running of Country

As Burundi heads towards the 2015 general elections, and despite a quota of 30 percent women’s representation in parliament, women in this southeast African nation feel that they are yet to have a significant say in the management of their country.

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