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January 28, 2014
Tunisia's Ennahda and Ettakattol women MPs celebrate

Tunisia's new constitution could usher in momentous change for women, following the adoption of a clause which guarantees gender equality in legislative assemblies and for steps to be taken to protect women against violence, a first in the Arab world.

January 27, 2014
Tunisia's Ennahda and Ettakattol women MPs celebrate

Tunisia's new constitution could usher in momentous change for women, following the adoption of a clause which guarantees gender equality in legislative assemblies and for steps to be taken to protect women against violence, a first in the Arab world.

January 27, 2014
Do Women Not Care About Politics?

I do not consider myself to be a very political person.

January 27, 2014
Thailand election will proceed despite threats

A controversial election in Thailand will proceed as scheduled Sunday despite threats of continued violence from antigovernment protesters and fear that the result will only deepen the country's eight-year political crisis.

January 27, 2014
Mamphela Ramphele may not be the electoral elixir needed to beat the ANC

It is a South African political match made in heaven: a revered black academic, international activist and former freedom fighter – Dr Mamphela Ramphele - joins the rising, bu

January 27, 2014
Tunisia signs new constitution into law

The new constitution, seen as one of the most progressive in the region, guarantees equal rights for men and women.

January 26, 2014
Women appointed to key posts in Tanzania cabinet reshuffle

Tanzania President Jakaya Kikwete has appointed two women to powerful cabinet positions as the country prepares to enact a new constitution.

January 26, 2014
Editorial: Why are so few women in politics?

Why are there so few women in politics? I think the wrong answer is “well, women don’t care about politics.” I think women are quite political. So why does this gender gap exist?

January 26, 2014
Ten Women To Watch in Politics This Year

We are kicking off a big week here at Levo League as it is Women in Politics week!