November 6, 2020
Record number of women to serve in the 117th U.S. Congress
At least 131 women are set to serve in the U.S.
World News
November 6, 2020
Women activists emphasize the need for female empowerment in politics
The Aronson Center for International Studies held the third event in its 2020 Fall Speaker Series on Human Rights to discuss the topic of “Women and Conflict” on Thursday, Oct. 29.
November 4, 2020
The implications of young women and women with disabilities in Zimbabwe
Women’s Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence (WALPE) together with Deaf Zimbabwe Trust (DZT) and Mutasa Youth Forum (MYF) on 17 September 2020 launched their collaborative research report titled: “The Implications of Young Women and Women with Disabilities’ Marginalisation in Lead
November 4, 2020
New Mexico elects its first all women of color House delegation
New Mexico made history by electing its first U.S. House delegation made up of all women of color, the result of three races with women running in both major parties.
November 4, 2020
Sarah McBride to become first transgender state senator in U.S. history
By Dan Avery
November 2, 2020
EU deepens efforts to engage Libyan women in politics
In a statement on Friday, the Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Libya and the Ambassadors of EU Member States accredited to Libya reiterated their aid
November 2, 2020
Jacinda Ardern appoints most diverse cabinet in New Zealand history
Prime minister appoints Maori as first woman foreign minister and offers Greens two posts.
October 28, 2020
Who was Victoria Woodhull? Meet the first woman to run for president of the United States
The first woman to run for president of the United States was unable to vote, too young to be elected, ignored by her chosen running mate, and ultimate
October 28, 2020
Tanzania: Encourage women to take leadership roles
Traditional and religious leaders have been advised to take the leading role in ensuring that more women in their communities participate in the political process and leadership positions in Tanzania.