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February 18, 2016
Recommendations of the "Egyptian woman in Parliament 2015" Conference

The Arab Consultancy Office (ACO) in cooperation with the Egyptian Centre for Women’s

February 16, 2016
Three Caribbean countries run by females

Three Caribbean countries have been governed by women in the last twenty years.

February 16, 2016
Forum of the Arab Women Parliamentarians Network for Equality "Ra'edat" in Morocco

“Advocating women’s right to equal

February 11, 2016
Eight new ministers in UAE cabinet including five women

The announcement of the 12th

February 10, 2016
Shamma Al Mazrui is the UAE's Youth Affairs Minister at age 22

February 1, 2016
Afghan women fight for bigger voice in peace process

According to Human Rights Watch, Afghan women have been denied participation in the last 20 rounds of official peace negotiations.

January 27, 2016
New President of the Marshall Islands is the First Female Pacific Leader

The Marshall Islands parliament has elected a new president, former Education Minister Dr. Hilda Heine, the first female leader of any independent Pacific island nation. Dr.

Source image: IDEA International
January 25, 2016
Does Tunisia deserve its reputation as the Arab leader on women's rights?

Among Arab nations, Tunisia has forged itself a reputation over the decades for being a leader in the MENA region on women’s rights and freedoms.

January 18, 2016
The Guardian: Why the new women and work all-party parliamentary group matters