July 11, 2012
South Korea: Park Geun-hye aims to become South Korea's first female president
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July 10, 2012
Armenia: Women Fail to Gain Ground in Armenian Election
Despite the introduction of a quota to ensure women make up 20 per cent of Armenia’s parliament, the reform has failed to have much effect, with only half that percentage winning seats in the May 6 election.
July 10, 2012
Afghanistan: Women's rights may hinge on Tokyo Conference
Participants at the Tokyo Conference on Afghanistan will help develop a roadmap for Afghanistan and determine whether the international community can deliver on its development goals, including the elusive goal of securing Afghan women’s rights.
July 10, 2012
Libya: Politicians finally wake up to the power of women
Across the political spectrum, parties – all led by men – have been scrambling to grab a slice of the female vote.
July 10, 2012
South Africa: Fewer women in local government - Zuma
Women's representation in local government decreased after the 2011 elections, President Jacob Zuma said on Friday.
July 9, 2012
Libya: Graffitied over and covered up, Libyan women parliamentary hopefuls’ posters vandalised
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July 9, 2012
South Asia: Women MPs' meet kicks off
The South Asian Women Parliamentarians' Conference kicked off in Dhaka on Sunday with the goal to increase the participation of women leadership in the development process.