July 18, 2012
LAC: OAS opens forum on women today
World News
July 18, 2012
Libya: Two Women Elected as Unaffiliated Lawmakers in Libya Parliament
Two women are among 120 unaffiliated candidates who have won seats in Libya’s National Assembly, the nation’s first free election following the end of Muammar Qaddafi’s 42-year rule.
July 18, 2012
Canada: Strong female showing in leadership race seen as long overdue
Four women are vying for the role of the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations in what is being described as an “unprecedented” election.
For the first time in AFN election history, the number of female candidates is equal to the male candidates.
July 18, 2012
Ghana: Obstacles facing female politicians – Making it Compulsory to have Women in Ghana’s Parliament
Beatrice Boateng, a member of parliament with the New Patriotic Party, Ghana’s official opposition to the ruling New Democratic Congress, has earned her place among the country’s lawmakers. As she takes her seat in parliament, she does so having overcoming the numerous obstacles that face al
July 18, 2012
Thailand: Nepotism charges dismissed before women's fund launch
The government insists it will press forward and launch the multi-billion-baht Thai Women's Empowerment Fund (TWEF) despite strong criticism.
July 17, 2012
South Sudan: Can South Sudan under Salva Kiir become a better place to be a woman?
July 16, 2012
Argentina: New Parliament of Women Prioritizes Gender Laws in Argentina
Buenos Aires recently established a new body within the city legislature to handle bills that address women’s issues. Called the Parlamento de Mujeres, it comprises dozens of organizations that fight for women’s rights.
July 15, 2012
Mexico: Women Secure a Third of Mexican Parliament
Female candidates are poised to occupy an unprecedented third of the seats in Mexico’s bicameral parliament when preliminary results for the Jul.1 election are confirmed.