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April 17, 2013
Suu Kyi calls for greater political participation by women, Myanmar

Democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi said April 15 that her country needs more women in politics to reverse the value system that produced decades of military rule in her native Myanmar. 

April 17, 2013
Malaysia elections: Mothers not staying mum over women issues

A group of mothers want parties in the general election to give due regard to issues affecting women and families. 

April 17, 2013
In Iraq, upswing in women political candidates applauded

raq's Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) announced Friday (April 12th) there has been a noticeable increase in the number of women candidates running in the upcoming local elections,

April 17, 2013
Saudi female scientist raises hopes for women in politics

With a PhD in biotechnology from Britain's Cambridge University and a recurring presence on many of the world's most infl

April 17, 2013
Women leaders divided over Thatcher's legacy

The first woman democratically elected as head of government in Europe, Margaret Thatcher inspired but also exasperated a generation of women political leaders who

April 16, 2013
Hopeful of consensus on Women Reservation Bill, India

The Government is hopeful that a consensus will emerge among political parties on the contentious 

April 16, 2013
Getting women ready to run for political leadership, USA

 Even in the new millennium, it remains true that few women aspire — let alone actually become a candidate — to run for elected office.

April 16, 2013
Women in Politics, USA

In 2013 men still earn disproportionally more than women, on average 30% more. 

April 15, 2013
Malaysian women want greater political participation

As Malaysia's political parties finalize their candidate lists for Nomination Day next weekend, a mothers' group has unveiled its own election 'manifesto'.