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The African
August 9, 2024
Women’s participation in electoral politics is good for democracy in South Africa

Globally, history has shown that politics is predominantly male dominated, where women were not expected to hold significant political views or opinions. This reality is also evident in Africa, where men occupy most major political positions in African countries.

Politico
August 9, 2024
Women are leading the opposition in Venezuela

Feliz viernes, Rulers! We’re sure having a weird summer. I’m happy to be back with you this week for a humbling interview about the remarkable leaders braving their country’s tumult.

Let’s get to it.

The New York Times
August 6, 2024
Harris Officially Secures Democratic Party’s Nomination for President
Aljazeera
August 5, 2024
Bangladesh PM Hasina quits and flees as protesters storm palace

Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reportedly resigned and fled the country in the face of

News Central TV
August 4, 2024
Nigerian Minister advocates for greater inclusion of women in politics

Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, has emphasised the need for greater inclusion of women in politics and governance, acknowledging their crucial role

National Press Foundation
August 1, 2024
National Press Foundation releases journalism guidelines for covering women in politics

In both state and federal legislatures,

Fast Company
July 31, 2024
Google is making it easier to remove sexually explicit deepfakes from search

Google is joining the growing number of companies standing up to sexually explicit deepfakes.

New Jersey Monitor
July 29, 2024
Number of women running for office declines nationally, Rutgers center says

While the number of women running for federal office has waned nationally, New Jersey is seeing more women run this election cycle, including a Latina who was one of just four in the country to launch a campaign for Senate, according to a 

Politico
July 29, 2024
European Parliament’s gender equality drive thwarted by the right wing

The new European Parliament hasn’t only tilted right-wing, it’s also even more male-dominated.