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November 26, 2018
Syrian women seek role in drafting constitution

As the United Nations is working with local and international stakeholders to draft a new Syrian constitution, Syrian women demand a seat at the table to ensure their concerns and insights are considered in a future Syrian state.

November 23, 2018
2019: UN Women solicit media support for Nigerian female politicians

The UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) on Thursday in Abuja expressed commitment to promoting inclusive and peaceful elections in Nigeria in 2019.

November 16, 2018
Johhannesburg to host launch of African Women in Dialogue

More than 1 000 women from across the continent will converge in Johannesburg, for the launch of African Women in Dialogue.

November 16, 2018
Nigeria: Women shatter the political glass ceiling in Africa's most populous nation

Eunice Atuejide’s face dripped hot sweat as she gesticulated toward a group of other female politicians gathered before her.

November 14, 2018
Kuwait: “Men have to believe in women’s ability to make a difference in society”

Dr. Moudi Abdul Aziz AlHumoud (PhD) is a women’s rights advocate from Kuwait.

November 14, 2018
Kuwaiti women trained in campaign management and leadership skills

A group of Kuwaiti women including government officials, members of the private sector, civil society representatives and entrepreneurs joined a workshop on political campaign management and leadership skills held within the framework of the 8th&nbsp

November 14, 2018
Training on public speaking to empower Kuwaiti Women

A practical workshop on public speaking was conducted within the framework of the 8th Annual Conference on Women and Leadership convened between October 22 and 25 in Kuwait City.\

November 12, 2018
In the words of Justice Anisa Rasooli: “Not all women in Afghanistan are women in blue burqas begging…we can be the best engineers, doctors, judges, teachers”

Justice Anisa Rasooli was recently appointed as the first woman to sit on the Supreme Court of Afghanistan.

November 12, 2018
Take five: “Legal reform did not change patriarchal systems or machismo culture overnight”

Katia Uriona is the former President of the Electoral Tribunal of the Plurinational State of Bolivia.