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February 1, 2016
Mexican women politicians agree to a special protocol against political violence

In the state of Morelos (Mexico), it met last January 28 a group of women holding public office occupied or to arrange a special protocol for women who suffer political violence.

January 20, 2016
Chilean Senate approves criteria of gender quotas for political parties

The Chamber of the Chilean Senate approved with 35 votes in favor, the new law on political parties, in the absence of some outstanding voting points.

January 8, 2016
Journalist Katherine Zoepf writes on the difficulties of being a woman in Saudi Arabia

The New Yorker has recently published a long article by journalist Katherine Zoepf, focused on the difficulties experienced by women in Saudi Arabia.

January 8, 2016
Research Stresses the Importance of Gender Quotas to Improve Life Standards for Girls in India

A recent article authored by Ms. Miriam Kelberg stresses the importance of gender quotas in India as a way to improve the standards of living for girls in this country.

January 8, 2016
United Nations and the Network of Women in Plural urge for justice after the murder of the mayor of Temixco

After an election campaign that had acrimoniously questioned the relevance of the political participation of women, the last elections in Mexico to renew the local Congress in Morelos resulted in t

January 8, 2016
Australian Liberal Party wants to increase the number of female MPs to 50 per cent during the following decade

In Australia the Liberal Party had recently stated that it is considering to double the proportion of its female Members of Parliament.

January 8, 2016
Ireland's Prime Minister, Mr. Enda Kenny, declares his intention to constitute a parity government if he wins the elections

Ireland’s Prime Minister, or Taoiseach, Mr. Enda Kenny, has recently declared his intentions to constitute a parity government if he is to continue in power after the next elections.

January 8, 2016
Political Geographer Claire Mc Ging discusses the implications of gender quotas in Ireland

Political Geographer, Ms.

January 8, 2016
Ms. Margot Wallström, Swedish Foreign Minister, Defines as 'Medieval' Saudi Arabia's Treatment of Women

The Swedish Foreign Minister, Margot Wallström, declared that Saudi Arabia’s measures against women are ‘medieval’.