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The Indian Express
September 24, 2024
Harini Amarasuriya appointed as new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka

Harini Amarasuriya was officially sworn in as Sri Lanka’s new Prime Minister on Tuesday, marking a historic moment as she becomes the first woman to hold the office since Sirimavo Bandaranaike in 2000.

Source: The Hindu
September 24, 2024
Still a man's world: Only 87 women elected to Haryana Assembly since 1966 formation, no woman CM yet

It is still a man's world in the Haryana Assembly polls, with only 51 women candidates — most of them either having the backing of a political family or cel

Forbes
September 24, 2024
The (Few) Women Leaders To Watch At This Year’s UN General Assembly

As global instability mounts, the stakes are high for the 79th United Nations General Assembly high-level debate, which begins Tuesday in New York City.

HeForShe
September 24, 2024
HeForShe marks ten years with a movement of 2 million gender equality activists, welcomes new Champions

New York, 24 September 2024 - Since 2014, HeForShe has bolstered a global movement, engaging more than 2 million men and individuals of all genders in championing gender equality.

washington Post
September 23, 2024
Sri Lanka has more women voters than men but no female presidential candidates
ABC News
September 23, 2024
Tasmania joins national program designed to reduce barriers for women entering politics

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bbc
September 20, 2024
Sigh of relief for Ghana's (not-so) new gender equality law

Women's rights advocates are demanding the immediate implementation of a nearly 30-year-old gender equity bill which Ghana’s president signed into law on Thursday.

BluePRINT
September 19, 2024
WACOL to political parties: Convince stakeholders to support women in politics

Women Aid Collective (WACOL) has charged political party executives to rally support for women participating in politics.

Investor King
September 17, 2024
Stakeholders Lead Campaigns for More Involvement of Women in Nigerian Politics

Concerned stakeholders across the globe have commenced advocacies for improved participation and involvement of women in politics in Nigeria.