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November 1, 2012
India: Rahul exhorts young guns and women to take the leap towards politics

Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi took to the campaign trail in Himachal Pradesh by exhorting the youth to be more participative in politics.

November 1, 2012
Afghanistan: Women among victims of Afghanistan attacks

The UN says 1,145 civilians were killed in the Afghan war in the first six months of this year, blaming 80 per cent of the deaths on fighters - more than half of those caused by roadside bombs.

November 1, 2012
MENA: What the Arab Spring has done for women’s equality, in one chart

We’ve been looking throughout the day at new data from the World Economic Forum on gender equality throughout the world. We found that the U.S.

October 29, 2012
India: An inspiring story of a woman who held the former Chilean president in thrall

The story of Bhavana Damor, the woman sarpanch (village council head) of Rampur Mewada Gram Panchayat in southern Rajasthan is as inspiring as it is rare, considering she hails from the predominantly tribal district of Dungarpur.

October 29, 2012
Egypt: National Council Gears Women Up for New Parliament

Egypt's National Council for Women will start a training program to enhance women's political participation in the country's upcoming parliamentary elections.

October 29, 2012
Guam: Congresswoman Speaks About Empowering Women at Opening of FAWA Convention at Hyatt

Guam Congresswoman Bordallo spoke at the official opening ceremony for 20th Convention of the Federation of Asia-Pacific Women’s Association [FAWA].

Guam is hosting this year's FAWA Convention for the 5th time. It is taking place this weekend at the Hyatt. 

October 26, 2012
Bosnia: Bosnians Elect Their First Hijab-Wearing Mayor

When Amra Babic walks down the streets of the central Bosnian town of Visoko wearing her Muslim headscarf, men sitting in outdoor cafes instantly rise from their

October 26, 2012
Tanzania: Speaker Calls for Gender Equality in Parliament

INCREASING representation for women in parliament is important, but the legislative body should also mold its codes, ethics and practi

October 26, 2012
Ghana: PPP parliamentary candidate against intimidation of women politicians

Mrs Vivian Kakie Tetteh, Progressive People’s Party (PPP) Parliamentary Candidate for Sunyani East, has observed that threats and frustrations from activists of other political