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December 2, 2019
A century after lady Astor took her seat in Parliament, how have British politics changed for women?

A century ago, Nancy Astor made the train journey from her constituency in Plymouth, a city on the coast of southwest England, to London. There, on Dec. 1, 1919, she took her seat in Parliament — the first woman in British history to do so.

December 2, 2019
Women are doing better in European politics, but still not well enough

Ursula von der Leyen will be the first woman to chair the European Commission and will do it with the most gender-balanced college ever, but even though the participation of women in politics has improved in the EU, it is still not enough.

November 29, 2019
Egypt: Launching "A Shuttered Public Sphere" campaign

Nazra for Feminist Studies launches a campaign entitled: “A Shuttered Public Sphere”, as part of the events of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign that starts on the 25th of November each year, which is the international da

November 29, 2019
Addis Abeba hosts the first annual all-women in Ethiopia academia conference

Setaweet Movement, a movement established to “create a space for dialogue, research and activism by Ethiopian women and men,” organized its first Annual All-Women Academia Conference on Saturday, November 23, 2019 under the theme ‘’Writing our rights

November 29, 2019
Women have been a lot less visible in this UK general election campaign – why?

Every general election is haunted by the ghosts of campaigns past.

November 26, 2019
UN special rapporteur calls on PH govt to protect Filipina women in politics

The United Nations special rapporteur on ending violence against women is calling on the Philippine government to protect Filipino women in politics against verbal attacks coming from high-level politicians.

November 22, 2019
Indonesia: ‘Leadership at grassroots must to boost women empowerment’

Speaking at the panel as the inaugural speaker, minister in the prime minister’s office of Singapore, Indranee Rajah, said the country has not been able to solve all gender issues but has made great strides since 1965.

November 21, 2019
Half of American men can’t handle the prospect of a woman President

In 2019, just 49% of American men say they are comf

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November 20, 2019
Women make up 52% of the Cabinet in Rwanda. Here’s why it’s a big deal

Rwanda celebrated another victory for gender representation on Nov.