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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.

November 20, 2019
Most Indian women still have no freedom to get involved in politics

Female voters may be coming out in never-seen-before numbers in India, but politics is still not a burning passion for most.

November 18, 2019
Record number of women to stand as candidates in UK election

A record number of female candidates are expected to stand in next month’s UK general election.

November 18, 2019
Punched, stalked and harassed women abandon UK politics over safety fears

She had just finished taking photographs outside the picturesque Bourne Mill in Colchester, Essex, and was looking at her phone when the first blow came.

November 15, 2019
9 times a female President took charge of an african country

Africa has been slow to embrace women leaders in politics, but there is an exclusive group of female presidents who have laid the foundations for future female leadership in Africa.