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Sudan Tribune
November 14, 2023
Sudanese women meet in Cairo to coordinate peace efforts

Calls for peace filled the air as representatives from over 20 existing and newly emerging women’s anti-war initiatives from various civic and political backgrounds and geographical locations within S

Asahi Shimbun AJW
November 13, 2023
City in Kyoto Prefecture elects youngest female mayor in Japan

Despite lacking ties to this city and being described as a poor public speaker, a former social worker won an election here to become the youngest female mayor in Japan.

Mexico will soon elect its first female president – but that landmark masks an uneven march toward women’s rights

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November 13, 2023

Mexico will soon elect its first female president – but that landmark masks an uneven march toward women’s rights

Mexico will elect its first female president in 2024, barring any surprises between now and the June vote.

Mexico will elect its first female president in 2024, barring any surprises between now and the June vote.

November 8, 2023
Nigeria: CSOs, gender activists canvass more women representation in political leadership

A group of civil society organisations and gender activists has called for more women representation in Nigeria’s political leadership space.

November 8, 2023
ElectHER: without women in politics, Nigeria limiting extent it can develop

ElectHER, a civil society organisation (CSO), says without women in politics, Nigeria is limiting the extent to which it can develop.

Why women's peace activism in World War I matters now

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November 7, 2023

Why women's peace activism in World War I matters now

In 1917, soon after winning reelection on the campaign slogan “He kept us out of war,” President Woodrow Wilson called on the U.S.

In 1917, soon after winning reelection on the campaign slogan “He kept us out of war,” President Woodrow Wilson called on the U.S.

The State of Women: 2023 Multiplier Report and Roadmap

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November 7, 2023

The State of Women: 2023 Multiplier Report and Roadmap

Today, we announced the release of our new report, The State of Women: 2023 Multiplier Report and Roadmap, a comprehensive report drawing on insight

Today, we announced the release of our new report, The State of Women: 2023 Multiplier Report and Roadmap, a comprehensive report drawing on insight

November 6, 2023
Zimbabwe’s election widens gender gap in politics

Zimbabwe’s recent election has exposed weak gender policies both at the political party and governmental levels as women were sidelined despite the

Lack of ‘female perspective’ in No.10 led to women’s deaths during Covid, says former top UK civil servant

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November 3, 2023

Lack of ‘female perspective’ in No.10 led to women’s deaths during Covid, says former top UK civil servant

A lack of gender diversity among decisionmakers in the UK prime minister’s office meant that women were not adequately considered in pandemic-related policymaking, likely leading to preventable d

A lack of gender diversity among decisionmakers in the UK prime minister’s office meant that women were not adequately considered in pandemic-related policymaking, likely leading to preventable d