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September 21, 2023
Indonesia: election to be milestone for women's representation in parliament

The 2024 election is expected to be an important milestone for increasing women's representation in parliament, according to Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA), Bintang Puspayoga.

September 21, 2023
African women parliamentarians learn from UNESCO’s “The Chilling” project to combat online attacks

On 18 September 2023, in Tanzania, around 30 women parliamentarians from Africa convened for a high-level dialogue.

September 20, 2023
India’s passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill reflects its commitment to gender equality and women-led development

UN Women hailed India's passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill on September 18 as a landmark moment for gender equality, especially in terms of women’s political leadership.

September 20, 2023
Egypt hosts dialogue to boost women’s political participation

Egypt is hosting a regional dialogue to boost women's political participation in the Arab world, bringing delegations from 11 Arab countries.

September 18, 2023
New Zealand may get first female finance minister in 30 years

In practice debates before previous New Zealand elections, Nicola Willis used to play the role of formidable female politicians.

September 12, 2023
Australia MP says male colleague used to breathe on her neck in parliament

A prominent Australian politician says she has been subjected to ongoing harassment inside the nation's parliament.

September 11, 2023
Togo: female ministers and deputies seek greater contribution in political and social decision-making

The Network of African Women Ministers and Parliamentarians, Togo section (REFAMP-Togo) held a General Assembly on September 6, 2023.

September 11, 2023
Women's Reservation Bill: K. Kavitha's appeal to political leaders creates national buzz

Amid the buzz in political circles that the Women's Reservation Bill may be tabled in the special session of Parliament beginning on September 19, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (

September 11, 2023
Nancy Pelosi says she’ll seek House reelection in 2024, dismissing retirement at age 83

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday that she will run for reelection to another term in Congress as Democrats work to win back the majority in 2024.