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December 20, 2019
Ethiopian women participation in politics up but a lot needs to be done

The number of Ethiopian women in the national legislative and executive branches has grown significantly since Ethiopia conducted its first parliamentary election in 1995.

December 20, 2019
I am Generation Equality: Francy Jaramillo Piedrahita, human rights defender and peacebuilder

Billions of people across the world stand on the right side of history every day. They speak up, take a stand, mobilize, and take big and small actions to advance women’s rights. This is Generation Equality.

December 18, 2019
IPU publishes new guidelines to eliminate sexism and harassment in parliament

On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the IPU has published a 

November 18, 2019
Reykjavík Global Forum - Women Leaders 2019

Women leaders from around the world are gathering in Reykjavik, Iceland, this week, with discussions throughout the day on Tuesday, November 19, and Wednesday, November 20.

November 8, 2019
Deputy Secretary-General lauds women’s role in bringing change to horn of Africa, urges Security Council support for regional growth peace

Following are UN Deputy Secretary‑General Amina Mohamed’s remarks to the Security Council on the joint mission with the African Union to the Horn of Africa:

November 1, 2019
Women remain excluded from peace tables

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was unusually blunt on Tuesday: Women are still excluded from many peace negotiations nearly two decades after the U.N.

November 1, 2019
Pakistan: Women parliamentarian in Sindh rise above political affiliation

Women members of Sindh 

November 1, 2019
New Zealand: Enhancing women’s political participation the focus

This coming week, members of the New Zealand Parliament will be involved in two events aimed at strengthening women’s political participation and recognising the importance of diversity in democratic institutions.

November 1, 2019
Female Empowerment in Pakistan

Pakistan ranks second lowest in the world for gender equality, placing at number 148 out of 149 countries.