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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

USA: weekend reading on women’s representation: one-third of State legislators are women

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June 21, 2023

USA: weekend reading on women’s representation: one-third of State legislators are women

Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation is a compilation of stories about women’s representation in politics, on boards, in sports and entertainment, in judicial offices

Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation is a compilation of stories about women’s representation in politics, on boards, in sports and entertainment, in judicial offices

Strengthening women's political participation: a snapshot of UNDP-supported projects across the globe

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June 21, 2023

Strengthening women's political participation: a snapshot of UNDP-supported projects across the globe

In this report, UNDP explores a long standing and important focus area - strengthening women’s political participation and gender equality in governance.

In this report, UNDP explores a long standing and important focus area - strengthening women’s political participation and gender equality in governance.

Kuwaiti women second least fortunate in politics among Arab females: Report

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June 20, 2023

Kuwaiti women second least fortunate in politics among Arab females: Report

In a list of least Arab women’s participation in political work issued recently by V-Dem Institute, Kuwait was ranked second among Arab countries, after Yemen.

In a list of least Arab women’s participation in political work issued recently by V-Dem Institute, Kuwait was ranked second among Arab countries, after Yemen.

Ghana: low female representation in Parliament is disappointing - Bagbin bemoans

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June 20, 2023

Ghana: low female representation in Parliament is disappointing - Bagbin bemoans

Speaking at a public forum in Tamale as part of activities to mark 30 years of the Fourth Republican Constitution, the Speaker of Parliament expressed his disappointment w

Speaking at a public forum in Tamale as part of activities to mark 30 years of the Fourth Republican Constitution, the Speaker of Parliament expressed his disappointment w

Iranian protesters remain defiant in the face of violent and brutal regime oppression

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June 20, 2023

Iranian protesters remain defiant in the face of violent and brutal regime oppression

The vibrant, brave and unyielding voice of dissent remains strong in Iran despite months of brutal repression by the clerical regime.

The vibrant, brave and unyielding voice of dissent remains strong in Iran despite months of brutal repression by the clerical regime.

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

Doha deal excludes Afghan women from political engagement: HRW

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June 20, 2023

Doha deal excludes Afghan women from political engagement: HRW

The Doha agreement, which was signed between the US and the Taliban, is less transparent and also excluded Afghan women from political engagement to a great extent, Heathe

The Doha agreement, which was signed between the US and the Taliban, is less transparent and also excluded Afghan women from political engagement to a great extent, Heathe

Nigeria: journalists strategise to encourage more women’s participation in politics

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June 19, 2023

Nigeria: journalists strategise to encourage more women’s participation in politics

Journalists across the nation’s media landscape have resolved to help enhance greater women’s participation in politics in the country through the instrumentality of susta

Journalists across the nation’s media landscape have resolved to help enhance greater women’s participation in politics in the country through the instrumentality of susta

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.