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December 16, 2022
Australia: Mark McGowan's new cabinet takes shape, with Jackie Jarvis and Sabine Winton joining ranks

First-term MP Jackie Jarvis and Wanneroo MP Sabine Winton have been elevated to Mark McGowan's WA cabinet.

December 16, 2022
Jamaica: House approves motion for caucus of women parliamentarians

The motion to establish a women's caucus comprising lawmakers from both Houses of Parliament was approved during the sitting of the House of Representatives today. 

December 15, 2022
Six women set to take seats on new LA City Council, most in city's history

When the new Los Angeles City Council meets Tuesday for its first session, six women will have seats around the horseshoe in the chamber, the most in city history.

December 9, 2022
Himachal Pradesh: Every second voter a female, but only one woman MLA

In the November 12 Himachal Pradesh assembly elections, the performance of women candidates was dismal and only one out of 24 in the fray was elected.

December 8, 2022
Liberia: Women optimistic of 2023 elections

The deal to upholding women’s political participation and leadership in the 2023 presidential and General elections remains elusive and daunting, as the Woman Legislative Caucus of Liberia launches a two-day workshop for women aspirants to solicit support and mobilize

Who is Dina Boluarte, Peru's first female president? (Picture: CNN)
December 8, 2022
Who is Dina Boluarte, Peru's first female president?

(CNN) — Dina Boluarte took office as the new President of Peru on Wednesday, after Congress ousted former president Pedro Castillo.

December 8, 2022
Peru's President Pedro Castillo replaced by Dina Boluarte after impeachment

Peru has a female president for the first time, after ex-president Pedro Castillo was impeached - hours after he tried to dissolve parliament.

December 7, 2022
"No men left?": Top Gujarat cleric slams muslim women in elections

Gujarat Assembly Election: The sexist rant by the Shahi Imam of the Jama Masjid in Ahmedabad comes a day before voting in 93 constituencies in Gujarat, the second phase of a closely watched state election.

December 5, 2022
Politician slaps a woman MP in Senegal parliament, sparking brawlà l’Assemblée

Tensions have grown between ruling and opposition politicians since legislative elections in July when leading coalition lost its comfortable majority.