January 11, 2013
Huffington Post: Saudi Arabia Gender Mixing: Grand Mufti Warns Against Practice
World News
January 7, 2013
Libya: NGO Voice of Libyan Women holds women’s political debates in Zawia
esterday was the first of a new bi-weekly discussion forum called “marbo3a seeyasia” (Political Sittings, gatherings or salons) that took place at the Voice of Libyan Women Zawia Wom
January 4, 2013
International: Women Politicians And Twitter Train Wrecks
When ABC News airs a group interview with 19 of the 20
January 2, 2013
Canada: Will 2013 continue the boom for women in politics?
It's been a record-breaking year for women in Canadian politics, especially for female premiers, following a landmark 2011 when four female premiers were elected. That number increased to five in 2012.
December 27, 2012
Indonesia: Parties still discriminating against women, says study
Despite numerous rules and regulations requiring political parties to promote gender equality, a recent study by the University of Indonesia has found that parties in the country have continued with discriminatory policies against women.
December 26, 2012
Saudi Arabia: 10 percent women in Saudi parliament
For the first time, women will represent 10 percent of the 150 seats of the Saudi Shura, or consultative council, in the coming legislative term, Xinhua reported.
December 26, 2012
India: Sushma Swaraj calls for special Parliament session for tougher rape law
BJP leader Sushma Swaraj on Saturday urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to convene a special session of Parliament for amending the existing law to provide death sentence for heinous crimes against women.
December 26, 2012
Armenia: OXFAM: women in politics may help promote social issues
On December 21, the presentation of the “Participation for Change” book and a roundtable on research findings were held, with representatives of political parties, NGOs, research and scientific centers and mass media attending.