February 7, 2014
Who would be a woman in politics?
Pioneers may be picturesque figures, but they are often rather lonely ones.
World News
February 7, 2014
Mock parliament for women in the Solomon Islands
A MOCK parliament for women will be conducted at the National Parliament from February 10 to 13.
February 7, 2014
Afghan Parliament Votes to Silence Victims of Violence
Both houses of the Afghan Parliament have voted to pass an act that would prohibit relatives from testifying against a criminal defendant in a judicial proceeding.
February 7, 2014
Presidential Candidates Begin Campaigns for Afghanistan’s April Election
According to TOLO News, many of the 11 candidates have focused on similar, broad issues so far, including security, human rights, women’s participation in government, corruption, and
February 7, 2014
Familiar Faces and Warlords Set To Dominate Afghan Election Campaign
Twenty-seven presidential hopefuls have registered as candidates for Afghanistan's crucial April 5 vote, setting the stage for a wide-open race among former warlords, powerful officials, and several prominent Western-educated technocrats...
February 6, 2014
Women groups demand passage of Women's Reservation Bill, India
February 6, 2014
Kenyan governor Kabogo apologises over single women slur
A Kenyan politician has apologised for suggesting that unmarried women are not effective leaders.
Local leaders and activists criticised the comments by Kiambu County Governor William Kabogo, saying they were demeaning to the women.
February 6, 2014
Why So Few Women in Politics? Ask Sandra Fluke.
Sandra Fluke, the 32-year-old activist and well-known reproductive rights advocate famous for being labeled a “slut” by Rush Limbaugh, is not running for Congress.
February 5, 2014
Building a career in political technology
Women who work at the crossroads of politics and technology are working at two heavily male-dominated fields. Yet there are ways to build a career and thrive at work, and at home.