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September 17, 2020
Election 2020 in Ghana: Dawn of new era for women in politics

The Network for Women’s Rights in Ghana (NETRIGHT), the Domestic Violence Coalition (DV Coalition) and the Women’s Manifesto Coalition (WMC) have congratulated Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings and

September 17, 2020
Why women are insignificantly represented in Nigeria’s political structures —Tallen

Nigerian women have therefore over the years become targets of violence of diverse forms based on their positions in promoting transformative politics.

September 15, 2020
In Japan’s male-dominated politics, women face obstacles to making history

Lawmakers who were vying to lead the ruling Liberal Democratic Party including Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga, who won the overwhelming support of the party’s members, have vowed to continue outgoing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s push to empower women and raise their share of leadership rol

September 14, 2020
Lawmaker who brought her newborn to the California statehouse joins other elected women challenging outdated notions around parenthood

Buffy Wicks held her newborn as she stood to speak on the floor of the California State Assembly.

September 14, 2020
USU research study: Who is included – and excluded – when making county policies?

A research study conducted by Utah State University’s Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP), in conjunction with USU Extension, reports that women hold 42.5% of leadership positions within county governments in Utah.

September 14, 2020
Rare win for a woman in Bougainville election

A 29 year old has become just the second woman to win an open seat in the Bougainville parliament.

Theonila Roka Matbob's Ioro constituency in central Bougainville includes the Panguna mine within its boundaries.

September 10, 2020
Women make better leaders than men -female Prime Minister of Barbados

According to Mia Mottley, the first female Prime Minister of Barbados, women make better leaders than men because they are more caring’ and run their country ‘like a family household’.

September 8, 2020
Female leaders say sexism, threats come with the job

Local female leaders in Norman and Oklahoma City have been subject to threats, harassment and sexism in recent months.