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June 7, 2019
UN organization lauds Egypt's plan of action on women

The UN Women Organization lauded the strong initiative adopted by Egypt and its decision to work out the first national plan of action to put into effect UN resolution 1325 on women, peace and security. 

May 23, 2019
The day that women took over Spanish Congress

When Spanish deputy Clara Campoamor demanded women’s right to vote in a famous speech made on October 1, 1931, she was just one of three female members of Congress.

May 3, 2019
Erelu Fayemi, ex-Ghanaian President, others bag Zik Leadership prize

Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, has won the 2018 Zik Leadership Prize for humanitarian Leadership. This was disclosed by the organisers of the annual prize in Lagos at the week.

May 3, 2019
Yemeni women: Making the most of the space available

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May 3, 2019
Afghan women demand seat at peace talks but face resistance

HERAT, Afghanistan (AP) — For four hours, Khadeja begged her in-laws to take her to the hospital. The skin on her face and neck was peeling. The pain was excruciating. Her husband had thrown a pot of scalding water on her face and upper body.

April 22, 2019
Japanese women see record election win, but parity remains slow

Women won just 10.4 percent of the seats up for grabs in Japan’s regional assembly races yet still recorded a record high, Kyodo News said, highlighting the slow pace of improvement for gender equality in the country’s government.

April 18, 2019
African women in politics: miles to go before parity is achieved

In the fight for gender equality, women around the world have advanced in small and large ways. Yet for women in Africa, progress is measured in micro steps, and the struggle has a long way to go.

April 12, 2019
MPs discuss ways to achieve gender equality at CSW63

The IPU and UN Women held a joint parliamentary event at the 63rd Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (

March 29, 2019
Formation of women MPs network to further equal representation in Pacific parliaments

Nadi, Fiji – The inaugural Pacific Women in Power Forum which ended on Wednesday, 27 March has confirmed the need for an ongoing Pacific regional network of women Members of Parliament, which aims to encourage more women to enter politics and su