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August 2, 2016
Hafsa Mossi, former Burundian government minister, assassinated

Former Burundian government minister and spokeswoman Hafsa Mossi was shot dead by unknown assailants in the capital Bujumbura last month.

August 2, 2016
From Merkel to May and Beyond: Are Women Running the World?

Meryl Kenny, Lecturer in Gender and Politics at the University of Edinburgh, wrote an article published by IPI Global Observatory, on the recent rise of women holdin

July 27, 2016
Historic gains for women in politics worldwide

So far, 2016 proved eventful for women’s political participation and leadership in politics.

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

The Guardian has 

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

The Moroccan government approved last month an 

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.