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April 7, 2021
This is what leadership looks like: Meet Cecilia Moyoviri Moye, an indigenous woman Senator in Bolivia’s Legislative Assembly

After the November 2020 national elections, women make up 49 per cent of the Legislative Assembly of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, cementing its position as a forerunner on gender parity in politics.

April 7, 2021
This is what leadership looks like: Meet Elena Crasmari, the only woman in her local council in Moldova

Elena Crasmari decided to run for office so that the local administration could meet the needs of all members of her community.

UNW IPU
April 1, 2021
Women in politics: new data shows growth but also setbacks

Despite increases in the number of women at the highest levels of political power, widespread gender inequalities persist, according to the 2021 edition of the 

March 29, 2021
UN’s largest gathering on women’s rights delivers robust blueprint on strengthening women’s leadership and participation in public life

New York, 26 March – Against the backdrop of a global pandemic, world leaders issued today a strong pledge for women’s full and effective participation and decision-making in public life and the elimination of violence at the closing of t

March 25, 2021
Women’s absence from COVID-19 task forces will perpetuate gender divide, says UNDP, UN Women

New York City – Men outnumber women three to one across COVID-19 government task forces around the world. Such disproportionate representation will hamper women’s recovery from the pandemic, according to new data relea

March 25, 2021
UN Women urges world to press gender equality post-pandemic

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N.’s premiere global body fighting for gender equality should be tackling the yawning gap between men and women when it comes to political leadership and ensuring women have a strong voice in rebuilding economies after the COVI

March 22, 2021
Press Release on the Women's Political Participation: Africa Barometer 2021

ADDIS ABABA— African countries are still far from achieving women's equal and effective participation in political decision-making.

Sol Arrúa, recién graduada de la Academia de Formación Política para Mujeres Líderes.
March 18, 2021
Sol Arrúa: The rippling impact of empowering young women in Paraguay

Polite, buoyant, and idealist: In many ways, Sol Arrúa comes across as a regular 21-year-old.