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June 21, 2023
Zimbabwe: number of female politicians set to drop

The number of female candidates for the August 23 harmonised elections is set to drop significantly this year due to several challenges including the exorbitant nomination

June 21, 2023
Japan falls nine positions to 125th in WEF gender gap report

Japan has fallen in the global gender gap rankings, coming in nine positions lower than last year at 125th out of 146 countries, according to a World Economic Forum report

June 21, 2023
NAWOJ seeks more political appointments for women in Nigeria

The National President of Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Comrade Ladi Bala has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other State Governors to appoi

June 20, 2023
USA: first Muslim woman confirmed as federal judge

Nusrat Choudhury was confirmed Thursday as a federal judge by the US Senate, making history as the first Muslim woman and the first Bangladeshi American to join the federa

June 19, 2023
Zimbabwe: violence cited as major repellent factor to women participation in politics

Violence against women has been cited as one of the main repellent factors to women participation in mainstream politics.

June 17, 2023
Nigeria: experts advocate more women in leadership positions

An expert in gender advocacy, Dr Ene Ede has appealed to the Federal government to close the gender gap by appointing more women into positions of authority.

June 14, 2023
Zimbabwe and Botswana: women discuss political participation

Women leaders and activists from Zimbabwe and Botswana yesterday kicked off a two-day cross-generational summit to discuss women's political participation and leadership.

June 14, 2023
Zanzibar: women in politics award President Mwinyi

ULINGO have awarded President Hussein Mwinyi for his role in developing Zanzibar including promoting gender equality.

June 9, 2023
Who is Hafize Gaye Erkan, Turkey’s new central bank chief?



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