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November 27, 2012
Sudan: Women's Federation Delivers Memorandum to Parliament on Violence against Women

General Federation of Sudanese Women said it has immovable trust in the government and its institutions especially the highest legislative and monitoring power, the parliament.

November 27, 2012
Timor Leste: Women fight for a voice on council

There is no doubt that much is being done politically to tackle gender inequality in Timor-Leste.

November 27, 2012
Kenya: Kibaki urges women to seek elective posts

President Mwai Kibaki on Monday told women to seek for elective positions in the coming General Election instead of waiting for posts on a silver platter.

November 27, 2012
Bahamas: Special Joint Sitting of Bahamas Parliament Marks 50th Women’s Suffrage Movement

The Parliament of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas passed a Resolu tion to amend the Constitution of The Bahamas

November 27, 2012
Trinidad and Tobago: Speaker wants law enforced to stop violence against women

SPEAKER Wade Mark yesterday called for the enforcement of legislation to curb instances of violence against women.

November 27, 2012
Australia: Gender Equality Bill Passes Through Parliament

New legislation supporting gender equality in the workplace has passed through the both houses of Federal Parliament.

November 27, 2012
Malaysia: Ban on sexist remarks in parliament

Malaysian lawmakers on Tuesday approved a ban on sexist remarks in parliament after a number of cases in which male MPs in the mostly Muslim country have drawn anger with their comments on the floor.

November 25, 2012
Kenya: Women in Plea to 'Use My Ballot Not My Body'

The three women sit around a table tackling their breakfast at a five-star city hotel. One in a black T-Shirt, a red skirt, white rubber shoes and with her hair held up in a bun by a red cloth.

November 25, 2012
Malaysia: Penang BN banking on women voters

Penang Barisan Nasional (BN) is relying on women voters to propel it back into power in the coming general election.

State BN chairman Teng Chang Yeow said the women's wing of the coalition in the state had an important role to play in garnering votes.