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Telling women to "lean in" won’t get more of them in politics — the parties have left women behind

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September 12, 2022

Telling women to "lean in" won’t get more of them in politics — the parties have left women behind

Women lack confidence, doubt their qualifications and wait to be asked, say pundits. The narrative directs attention away from the real culprits.

Women lack confidence, doubt their qualifications and wait to be asked, say pundits. The narrative directs attention away from the real culprits.

Malgré leur rôle de premier plan dans l’action militante, les femmes et les filles se heurtent à des obstacles (ONU Droits de l’homme)
September 9, 2022
Despite being at forefront of activism, women and girls still face barriers

“Authorities should support the voices of young activists more; instead of silencing or minimizing them, they should be used as platforms to empower, generate a change,” said Meskerem Geset Techane, a member of the

September 8, 2022
Liz Truss praised for diverse cabinet

First black chancellor of the exchequer among prime minister’s appointees.

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“The press was as kind as it knew how to be. It meant well and did all for us it knew how to do. We couldn't ask it to do more than it knew how.” [Laughter] — Susan B. Anthony, 1893

Background

“The press was as kind as it knew how to be. It meant well and did all for us it knew how to do. We couldn't ask it to do more than it knew how.” [Laughter] — Susan B. Anthony, 1893

Indonesia: More women in politics, please

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September 7, 2022

Indonesia: More women in politics, please

For the first time, Indonesia, dubbed the world’s third largest democracy, will hold the general elections — the presidential and legislative elections — and nationwide regional elections in the same year.

For the first time, Indonesia, dubbed the world’s third largest democracy, will hold the general elections — the presidential and legislative elections — and nationwide regional elections in the same year.

September 6, 2022
India: Ex-MLA Bijimol opens up on trauma inflicted by anti-woman colleagues in CPI

ES Bijimol, a three-time MLA of the Communist Party of India (CPI) has said she suffered moral attacks and degradation from her male colleagues for daring to contest in a male bastion.

 Liz Truss inherits a deeply divided party lagging behind in the polls. Photograph: Danny Lawson/PA
September 5, 2022
Liz Truss wins Tory leadership race to become Britain’s next PM

Liz Truss will become Britain’s next prime minister after winning a resounding victory over Rishi Sunak in the bitterly fought Conservative leadership contest.

September 5, 2022
Five things to know about Women Speakers of Parliament

It’s no secret that women have had to put up a tenacious fight to be seen and heard in  politics worldwide.