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August 5, 2016
Julia Gillard, former Australian prime minister, urges Americans to call out sexism against Hillary Clinton

The Guardian has published an article on the support that former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard is giving to Hillary Clinton.

August 5, 2016
Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton Faces Sexism on Twitter

As the Democratic presidential primary contest between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders has grown much closer, some commentators suggest that Clinton’s campaign is

August 5, 2016
Sexism in Politics 2016: What can we learn so far from media portrayals of Hillary Clinton and Latin American female leaders?

The Council on Hemispheric Affairs has published an article on sexism in politics.

August 5, 2016
Barack Obama: "This Is What a Feminist Looks Like"

President Barack Obama published an article on Glamour magazine, where he explains his views on feminism and women’s empowerment.

August 4, 2016
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright receives the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service

Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter on July 1 honored former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright with the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Servi

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