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November 7, 2014
The media aren’t holding female candidates back

Tuesday’s elections brought a number of firsts for women in American politics. Iowans for the first time sent a woman, Joni Ernst, to Congress.

November 7, 2014
Rwanda study tour for African women parliamentarians

November 7, 2014
Meet Elise Stefanik, the Youngest Woman Ever Elected to Congress

Republican Elise Stefanik has become the youngest woman elected to Congress in history,

November 7, 2014
The Most Female Congress Ever Will Be Terrible for Women

For the first time, Congress will h

November 7, 2014
Arab women making slow strides

Arab women are increasingly present in public life, contrary to widespread misconceptions about the region.

Martin Schulz Women conference
November 5, 2014
Long way to go, on achieving gender equality

This week Schulz kicked off the spring forward for women conference, which aims to bring about ideas for encouraging political representation of women, with particular focus on women in Arab countries.

November 5, 2014
There Are 100 Women in Congress for the First Time Ever

The gender breakdown of the next Congress is still to be determined, but a major milestone was reached Tuesday night: For the first time in American history, the number of women sitting in Congress will hit t

November 5, 2014
Obasanjo: Women More Reliable Than Men In Politics

Nigerian women are more reliable in politics than their male counterparts, this is according

November 5, 2014
Milestone: Alma Adams Victory Means 100 Women in Congress

USA marked a milestone in Tuesday's midterm elections with the victory of Democrat Alma Adams, who became