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March 9, 2020
'We still have a problem with female authority': how politics sets a trap for American women

“Gender in this race?” Senator Elizabeth Warren said outside her home on Thursday. “You know that is the trap question for every woman. If you say, ‘Yeah!

March 6, 2020
Women in Japanese politics: Why so few after so very long?

To mark International Women’s Day on March 8, there will be worldwide marches, parades, protests and public awareness activities on the contributions of women and the barriers and discrimination they still face.

March 5, 2020
Did first female-majority legislature in US make a difference?

Nevada made history when it became the first state in the US with a female-majority legislature, with women holding 51% of the seats, in December 2018.

March 5, 2020
Elizabeth Warren drops out of presidential race

Elizabeth Warren dropped out of the presidential race Thursday after failing to unite the Democratic Party’s left and right flanks behind her progressive policy agenda, the latest shakeup in a fast-moving battle for the 2020 nomination.

March 4, 2020
The first freely elected woman mayor of an Arab capital defies stereotypes

The Arab Spring began ten years ago this December when a Tunisian fruit vendor set himself on fire to protest police harassment and corruption under the North African country’s autocratic regime.

March 4, 2020
Scientists probe link between poll promises and chances of women getting elected

Researchers are studying the association between the campaign promises made during state elections and the chances of women politicians getting elected in four districts of Bihar.

March 3, 2020
Make this the century of women’s equality: UN chief

Speaking to faculty and students at The New School, a university in New York City, the UN chief declared himself a proud feminist and called for men everywhere to support women’s rights.

March 2, 2020
What’s needed for real changes for women in Lebanese politics?

Women were at the forefront of Lebanon’s 2019 ‘October Revolution’.

February 28, 2020
Zimbabwe: Call to prioritize women's participation in local government

Government is working on ensuring greater participation of women at local government level.