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April 20, 2020
Female parliamentarians still face a motherhood penalty, but the evidence globally suggests it can be ended

Why do we still rarely see mothers, especially those with young children, represented in parliament?

April 16, 2020
Women are on the frontline of the COVID19 pandemic. Social Democrats call for EU action to support them!

The coronavirus pandemic deepens existing inequalities in our societies. It exposes an increasing number of women to gender-based violence.

April 14, 2020
A gender-equal Ethiopian Parliament can improve the lives of all women

Recent gains by women in the Ethiopian political landscape offer a chance to improve gender equality around the country and put an end to long-standing societal iniquities.

April 13, 2020
New Zealand's coronavirus lockdown has resulted in only one death

New Zealand’s coronavirus lockdown has led to only one death in the country so far, data from Johns Hopkins University shows as of Tuesday morning.

April 7, 2020
Norway’s prime minister held a 30-minute press conference to help kids process coronavirus

Coronavirus is scary for everyone, including kids.

April 6, 2020
Youngest female mayor in Japan elected in Tokushima

Sawako Naito, a 36-year-old independent rookie, was elected head of the city of Tokushima on Sunday, becoming the youngest female mayor in Japan.

April 3, 2020
African women in leadership: Africa’s might lies in its women

“An equal world is an enabled world.” This bold statement forms part of 2020’s International Women’s Day theme. Now more than ever, with COVID-19 running rampant, nations across the globe require an enabled world.

April 2, 2020
The women battling coronavirus at the White House

At first, there were no women. When President Donald Trump announced the coronavirus task force, it was made up entirely of men.