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March 28, 2013
Study: 85% of women do not feel a political party represents them, Egypt

A study conducted by market research company TNS shows that from a sample of 500 women from different social classes, 84% feel less secure financially after t

March 28, 2013
Malawi vows to help female parliamentary candidates win in 2014

Malawi government has pledged to help female parliamentarians retain their seats in 2014 tripartite polls.

 

March 28, 2013
Tanzania: Gender Balance Required in Constitutional Councils

GENDER Forum and Constitution (GFC) has urged women to participate fully in the establishment of Ward constitutional councils to be fo

March 27, 2013
Dir women ‘allowed’ to cast vote

All political and religious parties in Lower Dir agreed on Tuesday to back women’s participation in voting and follow the election code of conduct during the upcoming general election.

 

March 27, 2013
Vietnam needs more female politicians

VietNamNet Bridge – The number of women in leadership positions in political organisations, including the National Assembly and Government, has yet to reach its full potential, said deputy head of the Viet Nam Women's Union Nguyen Thi Thu Ha.

 

March 27, 2013
Why Are Young Women Running Away From Politics Instead Of Running For Office? USA

The number of women in the Senate may have reached an all-time high, but that isn’t doing much to ignite interest in running for political office among the nation’s young women.

March 27, 2013
Mary Robinson Doesn't Need to Be Popular, Ireland

Interview with Ireland's first female President.

March 27, 2013
Women Face Bars to Voting in Landmark Pakistan Poll
With Pakistan facing landmark general elections May 11, cultural bars on women voting are so entrenched in conservative parts of the country that thousands of women are unlikely to vote, interviews s
March 27, 2013
Zimbabwe: Legislator Hails Women Role in Nation-Building

HARARE South legislator Cde Hurbert Nyanhongo yesterday said Zanu-PF would continue to recognise the pivotal role played by women in n