December 8, 2022
Who is Dina Boluarte, Peru's first female president?
(CNN) — Dina Boluarte took office as the new President of Peru on Wednesday, after Congress ousted former president Pedro Castillo.
December 8, 2022
Peru's President Pedro Castillo replaced by Dina Boluarte after impeachment
Peru has a female president for the first time, after ex-president Pedro Castillo was impeached - hours after he tried to dissolve parliament.
USA: Women in politics still face sexism from the media
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December 8, 2022
USA: Women in politics still face sexism from the media
From Hillary Clinton to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, some things have yet to change.
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From Hillary Clinton to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, some things have yet to change.
December 7, 2022
“Their courage should give us hope and direction”: Generation Equality Action Coalition on Feminist Movements and Leadership uplifts the contributions and priorities of women human rights defenders
On 29 November, the Action Coalition on Feminist Movements and Leadership, together with UN Women and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, held their first official commemoration of International Women Human Rights Defenders Day to centre the voice
December 7, 2022
"No men left?": Top Gujarat cleric slams muslim women in elections
Gujarat Assembly Election: The sexist rant by the Shahi Imam of the Jama Masjid in Ahmedabad comes a day before voting in 93 constituencies in Gujarat, the second phase of a closely watched state election.
California Politics: Huge gains for women in the Legislature
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December 7, 2022
California Politics: Huge gains for women in the Legislature
SACRAMENTO — The California Legislature that will be sworn in Monday will include more women than ever before, accounting for about 42% of state lawmakers.
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SACRAMENTO — The California Legislature that will be sworn in Monday will include more women than ever before, accounting for about 42% of state lawmakers.
December 6, 2022
IPU statement on violence in the Senegal Parliament
The IPU condemns in the strongest possible terms the violence that took place in the Senegal National Assembly this week, committed by two parliamentarians, Mr. Yewi Askanwi and Mr. Moustapha Sy, against a pregnant parliamentarian, Ms. Gniby Amy Ndiaye.
December 6, 2022
Indonesian parliament calls for urgent action to end violence against women in politics
Jakarta, Indonesia – The Women’s Parliamentary Caucus of the Republic of Indonesia signed a declaration today to “condemn any form of gender-based violence that hinders women from fulfilling their equal rights” and to urge all groups to allow wom
December 5, 2022
Politician slaps a woman MP in Senegal parliament, sparking brawlà l’Assemblée
Tensions have grown between ruling and opposition politicians since legislative elections in July when leading coalition lost its comfortable majority.
Preventing violence against women in politics – Benchmarks for political parties
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December 5, 2022
Preventing violence against women in politics – Benchmarks for political parties
Preventing Violence Against Women in Politics – Benchmarks for Political Parties (2022) is a joint paper by democracy organisations working with political parties, which presents interventions for political parties on how to prevent and address any form of
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Preventing Violence Against Women in Politics – Benchmarks for Political Parties (2022) is a joint paper by democracy organisations working with political parties, which presents interventions for political parties on how to prevent and address any form of