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May 14, 2020
Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Sojourner Truth and Ida B Wells: Mothers of the movement for women’s equality

Many associate the early women’s suffrage movement with suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Stanton gained prominence with her commitment to abolition and the passing of the 13th Amendment, and quickly recognized the need for a women’s equality m

World Atlas
May 13, 2020
A list of women currently serving as leaders of their country

There are currently twenty-two female leaders in the world. Politicians at any level have usually been overwhelmingly male, but this has gradually begun to change.

May 13, 2020
Dominique Anglade named Quebec Liberal leader, becomes first black woman to head a party in province

Dominique Anglade was named the new leader of the Quebec Liberals on Monday, becoming the first ever black woman at the helm of a provincial political party in the history of Quebec.

May 8, 2020
Dateci Voce: Italian women demand voice in Covid-19 fight

Women in Italy have demanded a greater role in the country's official response to the coronavirus outbreak.

May 5, 2020
Namibia's youngest MP enters the crucible as Africa's youth lead the way

One of Africa’s youngest cabinet members to date is experiencing a baptism of fire.

May 5, 2020
UK: The new virtual parliament could make the 50/50 gender split a reality

The new virtual parliament, which started this week, could have unintended positive consequences for achieving 

May 4, 2020
Women ‘playing key role in the battle against coronavirus pandemic’: Women 20 chair

Women are on the frontline in the battle against the coronavirus, says Dr. Thoraya Obaid, chair of Women 20, an official G20 engagement group.

May 4, 2020
The quiet diplomacy of Marise Payne

On Sunday, Marise Payne left no one in doubt that Australia will use its suppression of the coronavirus to

May 1, 2020
Female world leaders hailed as voices of reason amid the coronavirus chaos

By Jennifer Hassan and Siobhán O'Grady,

Silveria Jacobs is not messing around.