A quarter of Qatari males interviewed in a survey on the role of the upcoming parliament said they believed women should not take up political career.
Over the past year these reviews have generally shown that Africa has made some progress at all levels. Most countries have developed national gender machineries and policies, but the majority of their strategies have not been implemented.
The secretary-general of Women's Right Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA), an NGO, Mrs Saudatu Mahdi, has urged women to rise against poverty in the society.
Part of the excitement around Hillary's campaign is that she genuinely could become the first female president in American history - in a country with an appalling record on promoting women to senior political positions, Condi Rice notwithstanding.
Women parliamentary aspirants have proved their political strength by filling political heavyweights in party primaries.
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United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro today highlighted the importance of empowering women to build healthier, better educated, more peaceful and more prosperous societies.
South African Foreign Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma said she would not refuse a nomination to head the ruling African National Congress, which is due to choose a new leader next month.
Albright and 75 other women leaders met in New York for a three-day summit to address global threats in addition to terrorism, including climate change, economic insecurity and crimes against humanity.
Namibia is gearing up for another 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, and this year's official commemoration will take place at the southern village of Kalkrand.