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July 23, 2020
Preventing and combatting sexism at local level in Ukraine: A guide for women and men in local politics

On 2 July 2020, the Congress organised a webinar on “Preventing and Combatting Sexism at Local Level in Ukraine” to release a guide for women and

July 23, 2020
Women in politics: 60 years of milestones

On July 21, 1960 in Sri Lanka, Sirima Bandaranaike became the world's first democratically elected female head of government.

July 20, 2020
Gabon appoints first woman prime minister Ossouka Raponda

The president of Gabon, Ali Bongo Ondimba, has appointed the country's first female prime minister, Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda.

July 15, 2020
Towards 50/50 representation: women´s participation must be prioritized for inclusive democratic process

When the President, John Pombe Magufuli, addressed the National Assembly on June 16th, this year, the final day before Parliament was dissolved; H

July 14, 2020
Julia Gillard discusses failings of political strong men like Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro, coronavirus and her misogyny speech on Q+A

Former prime minister Julia Gillard has hit out at "strongman" leaders across the globe for their respons

July 8, 2020
‘How much for an hour?’: Hong Kong female politicians speak out against sexual harassment culture

She decided the comments would stay online, and she will not be deterred. Had she decided to delete the whole conversation, it would not have been the first time.

July 8, 2020
Grassroots campaign launches to call for gender-balanced cabinet in New Zealand’s 2020 election year

A grassroots campaign has launched this week calling on political party leaders to support the implementation of a gender-balanced Cabinet with 50 percent women and 50 percent men in this years election. The many vital issues discussed each.

July 8, 2020
A century after women gained the right to vote, majority of Americans see work to do on gender equality

A hundred years after the 19th Amendment was ratified, about half of Americans say granting women the right to vote has been the most important milestone in advancing the position of women in the country. Still, a majority of U.S.

July 8, 2020
Singapore's record 40 female candidates change election discussion

When Singaporeans go to the polls to elect a new government on Friday, the People's Action Party is all but certain to emerge victorious. It will also be a watershed moment for female politicians in the city-state.