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Women's Leadership

April 11, 2022
Here be trolls: New Zealand’s female politicians battle rising tide of misogyny

Led by Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand women are entering uncharted territory in politics – and encountering increasing levels of abuse

April 8, 2022
Senate confirms Jackson as first Black woman on U.S. Supreme Court

WASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) - Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday as the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court in a milestone for the United States and a victory for President Joe Biden, who made good on a campaign promise as he seeks to infuse the federal ju

Advancing gender equality in national climate plans: Progress and higher ambitions

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April 4, 2022

Advancing gender equality in national climate plans: Progress and higher ambitions

Advancing Gender Equality in National Climate Plans: Progress and Higher Ambitions highlights the latest data on country progress in integrating gender considerations into their national climate plans, or Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), under the UN

Advancing Gender Equality in National Climate Plans: Progress and Higher Ambitions highlights the latest data on country progress in integrating gender considerations into their national climate plans, or Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), under the UN

March 28, 2022
Pakistan: In a first, Sindh to have a woman tribal sardar

MPA Heer Soho says community chose her as leader after her father.

Protecting public health in adverse circumstances: subnational women leaders and feminist policymaking during COVID-19

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March 28, 2022

Protecting public health in adverse circumstances: subnational women leaders and feminist policymaking during COVID-19

This article analyses how women governors, mayors, and local elected officials promoted public health and social protection in countries where men chief executives failed to take steps to contain the virus.

This article analyses how women governors, mayors, and local elected officials promoted public health and social protection in countries where men chief executives failed to take steps to contain the virus.

Project brief: Advancing gender equality and women's leadership in political and business life project

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March 24, 2022

Project brief: Advancing gender equality and women's leadership in political and business life project

This project brief presents a short description of the Advancing Gender Equality and Women's Leadership in Political and Business Life Project implemented by UN Women Turkey with the financial support of Sweden through the Swedish International Development Cooperation

This project brief presents a short description of the Advancing Gender Equality and Women's Leadership in Political and Business Life Project implemented by UN Women Turkey with the financial support of Sweden through the Swedish International Development Cooperation

In a world increasingly defined by crises, we need women’s leadership like never before

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March 22, 2022

In a world increasingly defined by crises, we need women’s leadership like never before

We need more women in top leadership roles. We also need male leaders embracing the qualities women leaders exemplified throughout the pandemic. Nothing less than our future depends on it.

We need more women in top leadership roles. We also need male leaders embracing the qualities women leaders exemplified throughout the pandemic. Nothing less than our future depends on it.

Tanzania viewpoint: What President Samia has achieved in her first year

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March 22, 2022

Tanzania viewpoint: What President Samia has achieved in her first year

In our series of letters from African journalists, Sammy Awami looks back at how Tanzania has changed in the year since Samia Suluhu Hassan became the country's first female president following the death of President John Magufuli.

In our series of letters from African journalists, Sammy Awami looks back at how Tanzania has changed in the year since Samia Suluhu Hassan became the country's first female president following the death of President John Magufuli.

How Indians view gender roles in families and society

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March 21, 2022

How Indians view gender roles in families and society

Indians accept women as political leaders, but many favor traditional gender roles in family life.

Indians accept women as political leaders, but many favor traditional gender roles in family life.