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April 24, 2019
Gender doesn't matter in Israeli elections, they said. New research proves different

New election questionnaire finds women tend to lean to the left in the voting ballots, but when it comes to diplomacy and security, they're more hawkish than men.

April 23, 2019
Something is missing in the Israeli election: Women

A male-dominated electoral campaign has highlighted how easily women are kept to the side in Israeli politics.

Politicians’ faces are everywhere. On billboards, on fliers, on television.

April 18, 2019
WGBH News investigates gender diversity in local politics with ambitious digital project

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April 18, 2019
Some Americans still doubt women's emotional suitability for politics, according to study

The jam-packed 2020 Democratic presidential field includes six women, the largest-ever number of women to run for a party's presidential nomination.

April 18, 2019
Indonesia's had gender quotas in parliament for years - why aren't they working?

From her home in Jakarta, Permaswari Wardani proudly holds up an intricate hand-drawn comic.

It’s her humorous take on what she sees as the wrongs in Indonesian politics today.

April 16, 2019
Twitter bot tracks abusive tweets against female politicians

Artificial intelligence is tracking the vile comments hurled at female Alberta politicians during the election campaign.

April 16, 2019
Study: Women presidential candidates endure tougher coverage

Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand has drawn some harsh media coverage since launching her bid for the Democratic presidential nomination in January – but in that, it seems she's part of a sisterhood.

April 16, 2019
Trickle-down equality: More women in Congress means less sexism for staffers

Women in Congress have been getting attention recently for calling out casual sexism on the Hill — and female staffers say it’s making their jobs easier.

April 12, 2019
Women must be at ‘centre of peacekeeping decision-making’, UN chief tells Security Council

Through its landmark resolution 1325 on women and peace and security, the Council reaffirmed the participation and involvement of women, which the UN chief hailed as “a key element in the maintenance of international peace and security”.