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Women in Power: Beyond access to influence in a post-2015 world

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September 10, 2013

Women in Power: Beyond access to influence in a post-2015 world

The international process under way to develop a post-2015 development framework provides an opportunity to address this deeply rooted and persistent inequality in our society; an inequality that is not onl
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The international process under way to develop a post-2015 development framework provides an opportunity to address this deeply rooted and persistent inequality in our society; an inequality that is not onl

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Time for Women: An Interview with Two of Papua New Guinea's Newest Women Parliamentarians

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September 6, 2013

Time for Women: An Interview with Two of Papua New Guinea's Newest Women Parliamentarians

Interview conducted by UN WOMEN with Two of Papua New Guinea's Newest Women Parliamentarians.

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Interview conducted by UN WOMEN with Two of Papua New Guinea's Newest Women Parliamentarians.

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UNDP Administrator, Helen Clark, creates a ladder for women

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August 16, 2013

UNDP Administrator, Helen Clark, creates a ladder for women

Helen Clark talks with FORBES on challenges, ladership and smart economics.

Published August 15, 2013

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Helen Clark talks with FORBES on challenges, ladership and smart economics.

Published August 15, 2013

Equal Participation of Women and Men in Decision-Making Processes, with Particular Emphasis on Political Participation and Leadership

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August 15, 2013

Equal Participation of Women and Men in Decision-Making Processes, with Particular Emphasis on Political Participation and Leadership

Report of the Expert Group Meeting held in Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia on 24 – 27 October 2005

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Report of the Expert Group Meeting held in Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia on 24 – 27 October 2005

The gender dimension of the Millennium Development Goals Report 2013

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August 14, 2013

The gender dimension of the Millennium Development Goals Report 2013

Since their adoption more than 13 years ago, significant and substantial progress has been made in meeting many of the eight Millennium Development Goals, including visible improvements in all health areas as well as primary education, and halving the number of people living in extreme poverty.

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Since their adoption more than 13 years ago, significant and substantial progress has been made in meeting many of the eight Millennium Development Goals, including visible improvements in all health areas as well as primary education, and halving the number of people living in extreme poverty.

Women’s Participation in Politics and Decision-Making in Ukraine: Strategy Paper

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August 5, 2013

Women’s Participation in Politics and Decision-Making in Ukraine: Strategy Paper

Gender equality in political participation is a fundamental aspect of modern democratic governance. Under international standards, both men and women should have equal rights and opportunities to participate fully in all aspects and at all levels of political processes.
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Gender equality in political participation is a fundamental aspect of modern democratic governance. Under international standards, both men and women should have equal rights and opportunities to participate fully in all aspects and at all levels of political processes.
July 29, 2013
Major political parties still shy of fielding women, India

India may boast a woman President, Prime Minister and Speaker, but when it comes to selecting candidates, key political parties still have a long way to go.

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Integrating Somali women into peacebuilding processes

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July 24, 2013

Integrating Somali women into peacebuilding processes

Despite the vital roles played by women in the democratisation and state-building processes, their male counterparts hardly recognise their role. Women have always had a strong stake in democratisation and peacebuilding processes (UN, 2013).

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Despite the vital roles played by women in the democratisation and state-building processes, their male counterparts hardly recognise their role. Women have always had a strong stake in democratisation and peacebuilding processes (UN, 2013).

Gender Quotas and Female Leadership: A Review

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July 23, 2013

Gender Quotas and Female Leadership: A Review

Despite significant advances in education and political participation, women remain underrepresented in leadership positions in politics and business across the globe.
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Despite significant advances in education and political participation, women remain underrepresented in leadership positions in politics and business across the globe.
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