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When South Sudan became the world’s newest country on July 9, it joined the community of nations with a new constitution adopted by the Southern Sudan Legislative Assembly in an eight-hour session on July 6.

Hundreds of women whose husbands were killed or who experienced sexual violence during more than a decade of conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have started setting up small businesses to help rebuild their lives.

First ever Mock Parliament for Women begins in Kiribati.

PRESS RELEASE: Kiribati Women Show Their Skills in Parliament

Nominations for Marshall Islands national and local elections closed in late July. Out of 96 candidates running for the Nitijela, nine women have nominated to run.

Where have all the women gone? Long time passing. This year alone, there will be over 30 presidential elections held around the world. Over half of these will be in Africa. On 20 September 2011, Zambia goes to the polls to elect a president, members of parliament and local councilors.

United Nations, New York — Women make up less than 10 percent of world leaders. Globally less than one in five members of parliament is a woman. The 30 percent critical mass mark for women’s representation in parliament has been reached or exceeded in only 28 countries.

The 66th General Debate of the UN General Assembly closed this week with evidence of firm commitments to gender equality throughout the speeches of high-level government representatives.

Nominations are now being accepted for the UN Public Service Award, a prestigious recognition of national excellence in public service. Category five of the award is specifically for the recognition of gender responsive delivery of public services.