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Une des femmes en formation à Korhogo (Agence Ivoirienne de Presse)
November 21, 2022
Côte d'Ivoire-AIP/ Women from political parties trained in Korhogo for their participation in the 2023 local elections

Korhogo, Nov 18, 2022 (AIP)- The Coordination Committee for Women's Participation (2C2PF), began on Friday, November 18, 2022, in Korhogo, the training of 25 women with a view to their participation in the 2023 regional and municipal elections.

Eight women declared winners in Bahrain runoff elections (Picture: News of Bahrain)
November 21, 2022
Eight women declared winners in Bahrain runoff elections

New history was created as eight women made it into the highest floor of democracy.

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November 21, 2022
Learning to lead: what does it mean to be a young, African, female leader?

Insights from the second cohort of African Young Women Leaders (AfYWL) fellows during a leadership training that took place in Kigali, Rwanda, from 17 to 21 October 2022.

November 21, 2022
Italian women MPs win right to breastfeed in chamber

Breastfeeding members of the chamber of deputies will be allowed to sit in the top row of the assembly, or in a reserved gallery.

US: Record 12 women to serve as governors, with notable firsts (Picture: AP)
November 21, 2022
USA: Record 12 women to serve as governors, with notable firsts

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A record 12 women will take their seats as their state’s highest-ranking elected officials when the nation’s governors are sworn in this winter.

The world’s first elected female president reflects on breaking barriers, women’s rights

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November 21, 2022

The world’s first elected female president reflects on breaking barriers, women’s rights

Even at 92, Vigdis Finnbogadottir, who became the first elected female president of a country in 1980, is still a consummate politician and continues to speak out for women’s rights.

Even at 92, Vigdis Finnbogadottir, who became the first elected female president of a country in 1980, is still a consummate politician and continues to speak out for women’s rights.

Pelosi, dominant figure for the ages, leaves lasting imprint

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November 18, 2022

Pelosi, dominant figure for the ages, leaves lasting imprint

WASHINGTON (AP) — There are two searing scenes of Nancy Pelosi confronting the violent extremism that spilled into the open late in her storied political career.

WASHINGTON (AP) — There are two searing scenes of Nancy Pelosi confronting the violent extremism that spilled into the open late in her storied political career.

November 18, 2022
Pelosi to step down from House leadership, stay in Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that she will not seek a leadership position in the new Congress, ending a historic run

November 17, 2022
Sierra Leone passes bill To give women 30% representation in parliament

Sierra Leonean lawmakers on Tuesday voted unanimously to pass the Gender Empowerment Act, ensuring that one in three members of parliament, as well as local councillors, is a woman.