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January 21, 2021
Kamala Harris became the first Black, South Asian VP with 'firsts' surrounding her

Harris, whose political career has included many barrier-breaking moments, was surrounded by firsts as she took the oath of office Wednesday.

January 19, 2021
Gender corrective mechanism to boost women MPs clears second reading in Malta's parliament

Equality Parliamentary Secretary Rosianne Cutajar closes the Second Reading debate on the gender corrective mechanism.

January 19, 2021
Somali PM reserves 30% of parliament seats for women in upcoming poll

GAROWE, Somalia, Jan 11 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Nearly a third of Somalia's parliamentary seats will be reserved for female lawmakers in an election next month, the prime minister said, a measure 

January 8, 2021
New Yemeni government excludes women for first time in 20 years

Feminists in war-devastated Yemen have condemned the exclusion of women from a new government formed under a power-sharing deal between the internationally-recognized government and separatists.

January 8, 2021
Liberian women demand security for female senatorial candidate ahead of rescheduled election

Monrovia – A coalition of Liberian women have joined the only female and leading senatorial candidate in the ongoing election in Gbarpolu County, Madam Botoe Kanneh in seeking assurances from the Government of Liberia to provide security for her

January 6, 2021
From Belarus to Bangkok, women took to streets demanding change in 2020

(Thomson Reuters Foundation) - From Belarus to Nigeria to Thailand, women played a prominent role in protest movements this year, driven by increasing frustration over the slow pace of political change and inequalities deepened by COVID-19.

January 6, 2021
Diatom Impact pushes for women’s participation in Nigerian politics with ElectHer Academy

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December 30, 2020
Constitution review: Female legislators unite on inclusion of women’s rights

Female legislators in the National Assembly have formed a team to lobby their male colleagues for the purpose of ensuring the inclusion of women’s rights in the nation’s constitution.

December 30, 2020
Switzerland rolls back ‘antiquated’ ban on women showing their shoulders in parliament

Women in Swiss parliament are now allowed to show their shoulders and arms after the Council of States relaxed its clothing regulations for women.