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June 21, 2013
Advancing Political Rights of Women, Nigeria

The violation of women’s rights both at the national and domestic strata have become burning and vexatious issues.

June 21, 2013
Malawi Electoral Commission advocates for 50-50 campaign

Ahead of a tripartite elections next year the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has shown the world that it is moving with time by setting a deliberate policy to allow women in the country pay 25 per cent less the  nomination fees of parliamentary and local government elections.

June 20, 2013
The problem with the Taliban peace talks is not women, it’s their absence, Afghanistan

 

Although women and girls are disproportionately affected by conflict, their experiences and instrumental contribution to peace are often overlooked

June 20, 2013
ZNWL urges women participation in local govt, Zambia

ZAMBIA National Women's Lobby says it is saddened by the decreasing number of women holding high positions at local government level.

June 20, 2013
Why on earth would a woman want to enter the political jungle of Westminster as an MP?, England

Introducing Right Honourable Girlfriend, Jessica Lee MP's weekly tell-all blog for Telegraph Wonder Women contrasting the plotting and intrigue of Westminster with the odd tug of war, summer fete and other local constituency work.

June 19, 2013
Trinamool Congress women's wing rallies against state election commission, India
June 19, 2013
Not enough female pols to understand who they are, USA

In 2012, the number of w

June 19, 2013
Opinion: Are female leaders too cheerful for their own good? USA

(CNN) -- Early in Dara's career, she was told by a coach that "honey attracts more bees than vinegar," so she took pains to rein in her natural candor and soften her opinions.

June 18, 2013
Chief rabbinate elections launched, still almost no women involved, Israel