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May 5, 2022
"Some bad apples": senior Tory minister denies institutional misogyny

UK government faces growing pressure to tackle sexual misconduct in Westminster as Kwasi Kwarteng rejects idea of inherent sexism.

Solomon Islands’ first female premier: lessons learned

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May 3, 2022

Solomon Islands’ first female premier: lessons learned

In late March 2022, 16 years after she was first elected to the Isabel Provincial Assembly in Solomon Islands, Rhoda Sikilabu became the country’s first female premier.

In late March 2022, 16 years after she was first elected to the Isabel Provincial Assembly in Solomon Islands, Rhoda Sikilabu became the country’s first female premier.

Women fed up with flagrant sexism could swing Australia’s election

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May 3, 2022

Women fed up with flagrant sexism could swing Australia’s election

  • Decline in support for government is being driven by women
  • Nation's gender inequality has worsened for more than a decade
  • Decline in support for government is being driven by women
  • Nation's gender inequality has worsened for more than a decade
May 2, 2022
US: State politician gives speech while in active labor, withdraws to give birth

A state politician is bringing attention to the difficulties facing expectant mothers as she went into labor during an impassioned speech to delegates at a local party convention.

May 2, 2022
40% of newly elected MPs women, record for Slovenia

STA, 25 April 2022 - As many as 36 women have been elected to the 90-seat National Assembly, which translates in 40% of all MPs, a record figure ever since Slovenia gained indepe

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Zimbabwe: "Fear of sexual harassment keeps young women out of politics"

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April 29, 2022

Zimbabwe: "Fear of sexual harassment keeps young women out of politics"

Living in an era when Zimbabwe and the world are fighting for gender equality, it is sad young women still shun politics in fear of sexual harassment which appears to be the greatest challenge in the male dominated sphere, a member of parliament has said.

Living in an era when Zimbabwe and the world are fighting for gender equality, it is sad young women still shun politics in fear of sexual harassment which appears to be the greatest challenge in the male dominated sphere, a member of parliament has said.

US: Why retiring from politics is more complicated for women

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April 28, 2022

US: Why retiring from politics is more complicated for women

Women in politics, including Sen. Dianne Feinstein, face unique challenges when it comes to aging and family life.

Women in politics, including Sen. Dianne Feinstein, face unique challenges when it comes to aging and family life.

April 27, 2022
Women across British politics slam sexism of ‘Basic Instinct’ slur against lawmaker

LONDON (AP) — Women from across British politics called Monday for action to tackle misogyny after a newspaper ran a story accusing the deputy opposition leader of trying to “distract” the prime minister during debates by crossing and uncrossing her legs.