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Women's Leadership

March 21, 2022
Key findings on Indian attitudes toward gender roles

Indian adults nearly universally say it is important for women to have the same rights as men, including eight-in-ten who say this is very important.

Women need to see themselves in politics. It’s the only way change will come to Zimbabwe

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March 18, 2022

Women need to see themselves in politics. It’s the only way change will come to Zimbabwe

As a young woman in politics I’ve experienced prejudice – audiences ask about my marital status instead of my policies. But we must continue to step up for the next generation.

As a young woman in politics I’ve experienced prejudice – audiences ask about my marital status instead of my policies. But we must continue to step up for the next generation.

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Addressing online misogyny and gendered disinformation: A how-to guide

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March 17, 2022

Addressing online misogyny and gendered disinformation: A how-to guide

The internet is a tool that can simplify and encourage democratic engagement, but the rise of online disinformation challenges even the world’s most robust democracies.

The internet is a tool that can simplify and encourage democratic engagement, but the rise of online disinformation challenges even the world’s most robust democracies.

UNOWAS
March 17, 2022
Women in West Africa and the Sahel define strategies for a meaningful participation of women in decision-making

The Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, Ms Giovanie Biha, chaired the first edition of the annual Women's Forum for Peace and Security in West Africa and the Sahel, held on 14 and 15 March in Nouakchott,

March 16, 2022
Violence against women in politics marks ‘moral and ethical failure’ - General Assembly President

Top UN officials on Tuesday gathered with government and civil society representatives to draw attention to the scourge of violence against women worldwide who are involved in politics, which is increasingly seeing women parliamentarians, human ri

March 15, 2022
Women MPs actively participating in parliamentary business

Constituting one-fifth of parliament, women parliamentarians accounted for nearly 35 per cent of parliamentary agenda during 2021-22 – 38 per cent in the National Assembly and 25 per cent in the Senate.

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CSW 66: From pledges to action: Advancing gender equality in national climate plans (NDCs)

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CSW 66: From pledges to action: Advancing gender equality in national climate plans (NDCs)

The upcoming years will be pivotal for the implementation of the updated national climate plans, or Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and to advance gender equ

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CSW 66: Ending Violence Against Women in Politics - Special Event hosted by the President of the General Assembly

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CSW 66: Ending Violence Against Women in Politics - Special Event hosted by the President of the General Assembly

While women have made significant inroads into politics in recent years, their involvement as candidates, voters, supporters, and activists has spurre