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November 11, 2020
The U.N. Security Council defeated a Russian resolution promoting women at peace tables

The U.N. Security Council defeated a Russian resolution Friday to commemorate the 20th anniversary of a U.N.

November 11, 2020
Who is Priyanca Radhakrishnan? New Zealand’s first Indian-origin minister

Priyanca Radhakrishnan was appointed as New Zealand’s first-ever Indian-origin minister today, November 2.

November 6, 2020
Africa misses opportunity to promote equality in elections

Women make up more than half of Africa's population, but their representation in politics in the past decade has been insignificant.

November 6, 2020
Chile celebrates a gender equality milestone

A few days ago, Chile held a historical plebiscite to decide whether the country should draft a new constitution, and through which mechanism; a fully elected constitutional convention, with gender parity, or a mixed convention integrated by current members of congress and elected citizens.

October 30, 2020
Electing more women is focus of youth social campaign in Georgia

UNDP and Sweden support awareness-raising among first-time voters.

October 28, 2020
Somali women demand guarantee of 30% of parliament in 2021 election

Women's rights groups, prominent businesswomen and female politicians in Somalia are urging the country's male-dominated parliament to pass a bill reserving 30 per cent of seats for women in next year's general election.

October 21, 2020
Strengthening women’s political participation in Bhutan

Identifying obstacles and focusing on long-term solutions to propose strategies for equal representation

October 21, 2020
Training for increased women's political participation in Myanmar

Creating women’s wings within political parties allows women greater influence over policymaking