July 27, 2016
Historic gains for women in politics worldwide
So far, 2016 proved eventful for women’s political participation and leadership in politics.
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July 25, 2016
Report says Commons should have gender neutral toilets and allow MPs to breastfeed
The Guardian relays that according
July 21, 2016
UN campaign highlights unsung work of women in Middle East peace-building
July 21, 2016
Council establishes mandate on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
The Human Rights Council decided to appoint, for a period of three years, an Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual ori
July 21, 2016
Morocco Liberalizes Abortion Laws, Amends Penal Code
July 14, 2016
Theresa May becomes Britain's second female Prime Minister
After weeks of uncertainty in Briti
July 13, 2016
Refugee Women on Greek Islands are in Constant Fear
Since the beginning of the refugee crisis in Europe, refugee women on Greek islands are in constant fear, according to Amnesty International.
July 13, 2016
A Year in Crisis for Yemen’s Women
According to UNFPA, there are 21.2 million people in need in Yemen, 3.4 million of them women and girls of reproductive age.
July 13, 2016
NATO appoints first woman as deputy head
On 27 June 2016, NATO appointed Ros