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February 10, 2014
NIGERIA: Why Media Coverage of Women in Politics Is Poor

The media plays a crucial role in the political or electoral process. It's the ears and eyes of the public and help mould perceptions. 

February 10, 2014
Balance in the field to replace Therese Murray, USA

Today’s Cape Cod Times noted the imminent retirement of Senate President Therese Murray and listed two of the leading candidates for her seat, Plymouth state representative Vinnie deMacedo and former Falmout

February 8, 2014
MPs call for action to keep more women in politics

MPs are to launch an inquiry into why so many women are quitting politics as David Cameron faces calls to promote more female ministers and end "childish bullying" culture of the Commons.

February 7, 2014
Tanzania's Anna Margareth Abdallah: 'They say, "Don't vote for the woman, she wears lipstick"'

When Anna Margareth Abdallah entered the Tanzanian parliament in 1975, she was one of only five female MPs.

February 7, 2014
Women on the Rise in African Politics

Africa now has three female heads of state, after Catherine Samba-Panza of the Central African Republic took office in January. Though women leaders remain the exception in African politics, activists say things are looking up.

February 7, 2014
Who would be a woman in politics?

Pioneers may be picturesque figures, but they are often rather lonely ones.

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