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July 9, 2020
Faces of 4 brilliant, youthful Kenyan women doing greatness behind progressive politics arena

The scenario in Kenyan politics, however, contravenes this adage that is worth making reference to if the role of women in the society is anything to go by- besides being many important things, they are nurturers.

July 9, 2020
Kathmandu: Empowering the voice of all women amid the pandemic

Over in the past few months, incidences of women being oppressed have surfaced time and again.

July 7, 2020
UN Women, others launch campaign to enhance women’s participation in politics

UN Women in partnership with the African Women Leaders Network Liberia Chapter (AWLN-Liberia) has embarked on a consultative meeting with representatives of the women’s wings of the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) to discuss advocacy strategies

July 1, 2020
When it comes to decision-making, women must move from the margins to the mainstream

Twenty-five years after the landmark Beijing women’s conference, politics remains overwhelmingly the domain of men.

June 26, 2020
Sudanese women ready to ‘break taboos’ and run for office

Much has already changed for women since the protests: laws restricting freedom of dress, movement and work were repealed, and female genital mutilation was criminalized.

June 25, 2020
To build back, women must be included in decision making

In December 2017 Bloomberg made headlines when it published a report that suggested inclusive teams made better decisions

June 22, 2020
UNDP Launches Webinar Series To Promote Parliamentary Innovation And Response During COVID-19

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pacific Office in Fiji has launched a new webinar series, to highlight and promote parliamentary innovation and response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

June 12, 2020
Women of Bangladesh emerge as global model of leadership

Bangladesh ranks 7th in the world in the political empowerment of women.

June 8, 2020
Imprisoned parliamentarians worldwide at risk from coronavirus

The Inter-Parliamentary Union condemns the imprisonment of 43 Members of Parliament around the world, saying they lack legal recourse to attain justice.