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Five ways women parliamentarians can get ahead in politics

Source: Inter-Parliamentary Union

As Liz Truss becomes the UK’s next PM, here’s how women parliamentarians can gain ground in politics.

Succeeding in politics is tough – succeeding as a woman is even harder. Millions of women around the world face discrimination, sexism and violence, with women parliamentarians being no exception.

Liz Truss’s appointment as the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister was the third occasion a woman has become head of government and follows Margaret Thatcher’s 11-year stint in the role and Theresa May’s three years.

Click here to read the full article published by The Inter-Parliamentary Union on 23 September 2022.

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As Liz Truss becomes the UK’s next PM, here’s how women parliamentarians can gain ground in politics.

Succeeding in politics is tough – succeeding as a woman is even harder. Millions of women around the world face discrimination, sexism and violence, with women parliamentarians being no exception.

Liz Truss’s appointment as the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister was the third occasion a woman has become head of government and follows Margaret Thatcher’s 11-year stint in the role and Theresa May’s three years.

Click here to read the full article published by The Inter-Parliamentary Union on 23 September 2022.

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Inter-Parliamentary Union