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Kuwaiti women second least fortunate in politics among Arab females: Report

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June 20, 2023

Kuwaiti women second least fortunate in politics among Arab females: Report

In a list of least Arab women’s participation in political work issued recently by V-Dem Institute, Kuwait was ranked second among Arab countries, after Yemen.

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In a list of least Arab women’s participation in political work issued recently by V-Dem Institute, Kuwait was ranked second among Arab countries, after Yemen.

June 20, 2023
USA: first Muslim woman confirmed as federal judge

Nusrat Choudhury was confirmed Thursday as a federal judge by the US Senate, making history as the first Muslim woman and the first Bangladeshi American to join the federa

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CMI Insight: The long journey of Sudanese women from the margins of politics to influential roles in official processes

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June 19, 2023

CMI Insight: The long journey of Sudanese women from the margins of politics to influential roles in official processes

Women have been politically active and have played key roles at times of critical turning points in Sudan’s history, but this has not been translated into official recogni

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Women have been politically active and have played key roles at times of critical turning points in Sudan’s history, but this has not been translated into official recogni

Action needed to accelerate progress toward full participation of women in public and political life

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June 19, 2023

Action needed to accelerate progress toward full participation of women in public and political life

Gender-based biases in public and political life against women remain deeply entrenched globally, and urgent action is needed to accelerate progress towards full participa

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Gender-based biases in public and political life against women remain deeply entrenched globally, and urgent action is needed to accelerate progress towards full participa

June 17, 2023
Nigeria: experts advocate more women in leadership positions

An expert in gender advocacy, Dr Ene Ede has appealed to the Federal government to close the gender gap by appointing more women into positions of authority.

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Why Mexico may beat the USA in having a woman president

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June 14, 2023

Why Mexico may beat the USA in having a woman president

The mayor of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum, resigned this week in order to run for president.

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The mayor of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum, resigned this week in order to run for president.

First ever woman DG of education shares thoughts and hopes for Malaysian women

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June 14, 2023

First ever woman DG of education shares thoughts and hopes for Malaysian women

The only wisdom we can hope to acquire is the wisdom of humility: humility is endless, and that’s what I know of Asiah, says former Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail at the recent launch of Tan Sri Asiah Abu Samah’s biography

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The only wisdom we can hope to acquire is the wisdom of humility: humility is endless, and that’s what I know of Asiah, says former Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail at the recent launch of Tan Sri Asiah Abu Samah’s biography

June 14, 2023
Zimbabwe and Botswana: women discuss political participation

Women leaders and activists from Zimbabwe and Botswana yesterday kicked off a two-day cross-generational summit to discuss women's political participation and leadership.

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Women’s political participation must move beyond quotas

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June 14, 2023

Women’s political participation must move beyond quotas

Increasing the proportion of women in political decision-making has long been an admirable goal in peacebuilding and development.

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Increasing the proportion of women in political decision-making has long been an admirable goal in peacebuilding and development.

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