May 30, 2012
Canada: Record number of women elected
There will be more female faces in the House of Commons following Monday's federal election that saw 76 women elected.
World News
May 30, 2012
Turkey: 'More Women, Better Politics,'Says Turkish Business Group
With a general election looming, one of Turkey’s top business groups has highlighted the need for greater female representation in national and local politics with a cover story in the latest issue of its magazine. “More women, better politics,” was the front-page headline on the latest is
May 30, 2012
Bangladesh: Women Defy Islamic Clergy
Bangladeshi women are pushing government to implement the recently approved National Women Development Policy (NWDP) 2011, which has met with strong resistance from Islamic clergy.
May 30, 2012
Nigeria: Ondo Commissioner Lauds Election of Three Female Legislators
The emergence of three women as House of Assembly members-elect in the recently concluded Governorship/House of Assembly elections in Ondo State has been described as "good fortune" for the womenfolk.
May 30, 2012
Qatar: Qatari woman confident about municipal elections win
Fatima Al Gazal, one of four women running in Qatar's municipal elections next week, said that women could win seats if they are provided with a "level playing field."
May 30, 2012
India: Minority women in Purulia to vote for first time
Around 641 women belonging to a minority community will vote for the first time in two polling booths in Raghunathpur constituency in Purulia district on Sa
May 30, 2012
Nepal: Women MPs eye bigger Cabinet pie
Slogan-shouting women lawmakers today obstructed Parliament proceedings demanding 33 per cent presence in the Cabinet.
May 30, 2012
Zambia: Women challenged to participate in elections
A Parliamentarian has called on Women to stand as one and support each other to take up leadership positions as they have motherly hearts and can contribute to the social and economic development in the country.