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July 16, 2018
Forget suits. Show the tattoo. Female candidates are breaking the rules

After years of being told to put on a suit and recite their résumé, women running for office are now revealing themselves in more complex ways.

July 16, 2018
The power-sharing dream: Where women rule in the world

Record numbers of women are standing for election in countries around the world - changing the global face of politics and bringing gender equality in national legislatures a step closer.

July 13, 2018
Women the biggest losers in Zimbabwe election

The resignation of Robert Mugabe in November last year has brought a glimmer of hope for credible elections in Zimbabwe on July 30 after the many miscarriages of justice in the past three elections.

July 11, 2018
UK: Parliament harassment plans fall short of staff hopes

Is the Westminster harassment and bullying scandal nearing its endpoint? Is there a plan out there that will bring Parliament out of the stone age as a workplace?

July 6, 2018
US: Married suburban women could be pivotal in the battle for Congress — but for which side?

At a McAlister's Deli, tucked in one of the miles of strip malls that line Manchester Road among the shoulder-to-shoulder suburbs of west St.

July 6, 2018
Gambia: The cabinet reshuffle and the gender agenda

On Friday June 29th, 2018, President Adama Barrow effected a major cabinet change.

July 6, 2018
Trump inspires more women candidates in Hawaii

Statewide, females make up 38 percent of candidates this year, compared to 32 percent in the prior election cycle.

July 6, 2018
Meet the female ministers in Malaysia’s new cabinet

Women’s rights groups in Malaysia have called on Pakatan Harapan to fulfil its promise of minimum 30% representation at the highest policy-making body in Malaysia.

July 6, 2018
NGOs in Malawi call for attitude change towards female politicians

Youth and Society Organization (YAS) and Pan-African Civic Educators Network (PACENET) have reiterated the need for people in the country to change their perceptions and cultural beliefs that regard female politicians as underachievers.