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September 17, 2019
UNGA gender equality meeting sends message to September summits

12 September 2019: High-level representatives of governments, the UN system and civil society participated in a high-level event capping the “women in power” series of gatherings convened by the President of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) during the

September 16, 2019
Women in politics say they face more challenges than male counterparts

With nearly a month until the 2019 Federal Election, politicians are upping their campaign efforts more than ever.

September 12, 2019
Women councillors seek a greater say in Georgia’s economic and political life

Meeting in Tbilisi Wednesday at their sixth annual conference, more than 150 members of the Women Councillors’ Forum of Georgia sought a greater say in economic and political issues at the local level.

September 12, 2019
Since the 1870s, the West has led the way for women in politics

On Sept. 6, 1870 — Election Day — officials in Wyoming were concerned.

September 12, 2019
Commonwealth women’s affairs ministers to join forces on gender equality strategy

Commonwealth women’s affairs ministers will assemble in Nairobi on 19 and 20 September for their triennial meeting to consider a robust strategy to achieve gender equality goals in all 53 member countries by 2030.

September 12, 2019
New minister vows to press on with Sweden's feminist foreign policy

Sweden on Tuesday named a new foreign minister, appointing trade minister Ann Linde who vowed to press on with the country's "feminist foreign policy".

September 10, 2019
Tunisian women absent from presidential campaign

Tunisia has long been seen as a pioneer for women's rights in the Arab world, but on the eve of presidential elections, women are calling this reputation into question.

September 10, 2019
Sudan's first cabinet since Omar al-Bashir's removal sworn in

Sudan swore in its first cabinet since the removal of former president Omar al-Bashir in Apri

September 10, 2019
Blue dress and new-look women upstage Italy's macho politicians

Since the unification of Italy in the late 19th Century, the country has had 58 prime ministers - every one a man.