Many women candidates feel short-changed with the decision by the Malawi Election Commission (MEC) to postpone the Nov. 23 elections. On Aug. 23 the MEC announced the elections will now be held on Apr. 20, 2011.
In a country where machismo is still the rule, Sandra Torres doesn't cut the demure figure of past first ladies. She doesn't host social events or boost charities.
Chairman of MANIDCO, MLA, N Mangi of CPI today urged the women to avail the benefits being provided by the government for them and expose their ability taking advantage of the reservation of seats for them.Speaking as chief guest at a local conference of the CPI held a Kumbi Sangit Communirty Hal
The bodies of five campaign volunteers for a female candidate on Saturday were found dead in western Afghanistan amid violence surrounding the upcoming elections in the war-torn country, the Guardian reported.
Feminists rejoiced when Julia Gillard became Australia's first female leader, but her failure to win national polls has raised questions about whether the country is ready to have a woman in charge.Australians delivered a hung parliament in August 21 polls, with neither centre-left Labor Prime Mi
Women activists warned this week that lack of financial support is hindering efforts to support female candidates in the upcoming elections.
Some have declared 2010 "The Year of the Woman" in politics. More apt, we should dub this year "The Year of the Businesswoman". Take a close look at the names on the fall election ballot.