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May 30, 2012
South Africa: Ladies and Gentlemen, the Contemplative Ms Mazibuko

25 Mar 2012 - When Lindiwe Mazibuko was appointed the DA's Parliamentary leader, much was made of her age, experience and ability to attract the black vote, key to unseating the ANC nationally by 2019.

May 30, 2012
Arab States: Arab women urged to be agents of change

25 Mar 2012 - Dubai: Despite obstacles facing women in many regions of the world, over 130 female students from 30 countries were urged to help bring about change by simply showing the willingness to engage and champion causes.

May 30, 2012
Tanzania: Much More Can Be Done to Empower Women

26 Mar 2012 - In recognition of women's rights, Tanzania still has a long way to go to ensure that the rights of women are respected and supported.

May 30, 2012
Zimbabwe: Women Status Still Far From Ideal

26 Mar 2012 - CEDAW makes recommendations to improve the status of Zimbabwean women The 51st session of the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discriminat

May 30, 2012
Kyrgyzstan: Women Plan to Advance Women's Political Participation at WLP Training of Trainers in Bishkek

27 Mar 2012 - From March 23-27, 2012 a national Training of Trainers (TOT) on "Leadership and Women's Political Participation" was held by WLP Kyrgyzstan/Citizens Against Corruption

May 30, 2012
Myanmar: Will The Lady Rule Burma?
May 30, 2012
Myanmar: Suu Kyi Fever in Pre-election Yangon

Ahead of Sunday’s poll in Myanmar (formerly Burma), thousands of residents in Yangon, the country’s largest city and former capital, have poured into the streets in support of Suu Kyi and her party, the National League for Democracy (NLD).

May 30, 2012
India: The gender dividend

27 Mar 2012 - I was elected mayor twice in Norway through a system that opened doors for women in politics. Norwegian political parties routinely reserve top positions on electoral rolls for women. Women in Norway today occupy 39.6% of the seats in Parliament and 40% in the local councils.

May 30, 2012
Egypt: Protesters march to parliament to denounce Constituent Assembly

28 Mar 2012 - CAIRO: Hundreds marched Wednesday from Tahrir Square to the nearby parliament building to protest against the make up of the Constituent Assembly as it held its first meeting.