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June 10, 2022
More women and more diversity in new Australian parliament

All 151 seats in the House of Representatives and 40 of the 76 Senate seats were up for reelection in the recent Australian parliament elections. The Labor Party, led by Anthony Albanese, beat the incumbent Liberal/National coalition government.

June 10, 2022
Albania addresses gender equality in decision-making beyond gender quotas

International IDEA presented its latest data on gender quotas at the Albania 2022 International Forum for Gender Equality “Equality and Me”, which focused on developing a stronger commitment for gender equality.

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Workplace gender equality: How do we create change that actually works?

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June 9, 2022

Workplace gender equality: How do we create change that actually works?

In this video recorded at the Australian National University on the 1st of June, 2022 leading Australian thought leaders discuss how can we create change that actually works for women to attain wor

In this video recorded at the Australian National University on the 1st of June, 2022 leading Australian thought leaders discuss how can we create change that actually works for women to attain wor

Women on Board - European Parliament
June 9, 2022
Women on boards: deal to boost gender balance in companies
  • 40% of non-executive director posts should go to the under-represented sex 
  • Dissuasive penalties for non-compliance 
June 9, 2022
Welsh Government to press ahead with plans to increase Senedd members

The Welsh Government is to press ahead with plans to increase the number of Senedd members despite opposition from senior Conservatives.

His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam announces the new Cabinet line-up. PHOTO: INFOFOTO via Borneo Bulletin/A
June 9, 2022
Sultanate’s first female minister in Brunei’s new cabinet

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan of Brunei Darussalam announced the reshuffle, retaining and appointment of several new Cabinet ministers

June 8, 2022
Nicola Sturgeon says social media abuse putting women off political career

Nicola Sturgeon has opened up about the challenges of being a woman in politics and warned social media abuse is starting to put women off.

How autocrats use women’s rights to boost themselves

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June 8, 2022

How autocrats use women’s rights to boost themselves

Automatically bundling equality and democracy has led to the rise of “genderwashing”.

Automatically bundling equality and democracy has led to the rise of “genderwashing”.

Interviews

June 7, 2022
Pakistan: NCSW holds consultation on women participation in elections

Islamabad: Women have been considered as a passive vote bank and political parties tend to use them mostly for representative functions at public gathering, meetings and campaigns.