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August 7, 2014
Five women contest in National Democratic Congress constituency election in Jirapa (Ghana)

Five women have successfully gone through vetting to contest positions in the Jirapa constituency election of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Upper West Region.

August 6, 2014
Learn from South Africa’s female greats: Protector

Many lessons can be learned from South African women who rose as leaders even when it was dangerous to do so, Public Protector Thuli Madonsela said on Thursday.

Hillary Clinton
August 6, 2014
Hillary Clinton's Rules for Women

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August 6, 2014
Zambia: Nominate More Women Members Of Parliament

The call for more women to participate in politics need more commitment than mere political rhetoric.

Women's role in African politics must go beyond being voters or 'airport dancers'.

August 6, 2014
SUPPORT POURS IN FOR AZIZAH: More female politicians needed - women's groups (Malaysia)

Women should get more involved in politics so that the voices of the fairer sex can be heard clearly.

August 3, 2014
Stop Saying Women Are Too Pretty to Do Anything

Women in politics are just as big of a target as Hollywood celebrities. They find themselves perpetually plagued by their looks, be it because they are beautiful or because they are not.

August 3, 2014
Female Labour Force Participation Remains Stagnant in Georgia

In a country where traditional roles of womanhood are persistent and widespread, women are often discouraged from seeking employment, either as a result of internalized patriarchal notions or more often, due to constraints from their domestic obligations.

August 2, 2014
First Black Woman wins Virgin Islands primary elections

There may have been storms on election day, but for Delegate Donna Christensen the sun was shining.  She and her running mate, Basil Ottley, beat out a crowded six candidate field to win the Democratic primary for Governor of the Virgin Islands.

August 1, 2014
Toledo women undergo leadership training in Punta Gorda (Belize)

Women in public/leaderships position in the Toledo district have begun a series of workshops on capacity building.