September 22, 2022
South Sudan: Taking steps towards the inclusion of women in peace-building
In South Sudan, Africa's youngest nation, women's political participation remains low when there are calls to have
Finland’s PM is a young woman in power. Her partying is the total opposite of disgrace
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September 22, 2022
Finland’s PM is a young woman in power. Her partying is the total opposite of disgrace
Sanna Marin is a symbol of feminist achievement that closet cultural-Putinists are fighting to contain
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Sanna Marin is a symbol of feminist achievement that closet cultural-Putinists are fighting to contain
September 20, 2022
Youth4Climate: Powering action flagship global event will convene 150 young leaders to bring forth concrete climate actions
Committed, inspiring and bold climate leaders from all over the world will meet during the UN High-Level General Assembly week to discuss youth-led engagement and solutions in climate actions.
How women are banding together to change Japanese politics
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September 20, 2022
How women are banding together to change Japanese politics
On a sweltering day in July, Yoshii Aya, still reeling from her bitter election defeat a few months prior, arrived in Kyoto with a stack of leftover business cards tailored for that bygone race.
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On a sweltering day in July, Yoshii Aya, still reeling from her bitter election defeat a few months prior, arrived in Kyoto with a stack of leftover business cards tailored for that bygone race.
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Achieving Sustainable Peace and Security through Gender-Responsive Leadership
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Achieving Sustainable Peace and Security through Gender-Responsive Leadership
On Wednesday, September 21st, IPI together with the Government of Sweden, and the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, in cooperation with the Folke Bernadotte
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Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly Platform of Women Leaders
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Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly Platform of Women Leaders
The high-level week of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly will feature a meeting
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Canadians want parties and governments to act on gender parity in politics
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September 19, 2022
Canadians want parties and governments to act on gender parity in politics
Canadians want parties and governments to act on gender parity in politics.
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Canadians want parties and governments to act on gender parity in politics.
Take Five: Key questions about women in local politics
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September 19, 2022
Take Five: Key questions about women in local politics
It’s been 129 years since women won the right to vote, but as Aotearoa begins voting in this year’s local body elections it’s clear we still have a long way to go.
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It’s been 129 years since women won the right to vote, but as Aotearoa begins voting in this year’s local body elections it’s clear we still have a long way to go.
September 16, 2022
UNDP launches ambitious plan to speed up progress on gender equality and women’s empowerment
The new strategy puts gender equality at the heart of UNDP’s efforts to expand people’s choices and to realize a just and sustainable world.
September 16, 2022
UAE aims for greater political empowerment of Emirati women
Country on target towards 50% female representation in Federal National Council.