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September 27, 2023
Women group seeks state of emergency on political inclusion in Nigerian politics
The Nigeria League of Women Voters (NILOWV) has called on political parties in the
September 22, 2023
After Jacinda Ardern, a ‘Scary Time’ for women in New Zealand politics
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.