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October 9, 2024
Female politicians get twice as many sexist comments on social media
Women in politics receive twice as many sexist comments on social media as their male colleagues, writes Het Laatste Nieuws on Tuesday. This also applies to local councillors and politicians with an immigrant background.
October 9, 2024
Nigeria anticipates female-led political change, says Adamawa dep gov
Adamawa State deputy governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, has highlighted the growing need for female leadership to bring about significant change in Nigeria’s political landscape.
October 8, 2024
Trailblazing Women: Breaking Barriers in Jammu and Kashmir's Politics
In a historic turn of events for Jammu and Kashmir's political landscape, three women, including former minister Sakeena Masood, have emerged victorious in the latest Assembly elections, reaffirming the growing influence of female leaders in a traditionally male-dominat
October 6, 2024
Meet the Women Leading Mexico: A New Era of Female Leadership Transforms the Political Landscape
Claudia Sheinbaum leads a groundbreaking team of women in Mexico's government, achieving significant gender parity in leadership roles across the country.
October 4, 2024
Brazil has struggled to elect women to political office. Upcoming elections could change that.
On a sunny September morning, Joyce Trindade works her way around the stalls of a secondhand clothing market here, distributing hugs and political pamphlets in equal measure.
October 3, 2024
Mexico's first female president vows 'it's time for women'
The passing of the presidential sash every six years is always an important and symbolic occasion in Mexico.
October 2, 2024
Moldova prepares to vote in high stakes EU referendum and presidential election
Moldova is heading to the polls in October for presidential elections and an EU referendum, with pro-European incumbent President Maia Sandu seeking a second term but facing Kremlin-backed candidates and disinformation.