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Gabon appoints first woman prime minister Ossouka Raponda

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The president of Gabon, Ali Bongo Ondimba, has appointed the country's first female prime minister, Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda. Who is Gabon's new prime minister? Ossouka Raponda, 56, was promoted from the defence ministry and takes over from Julien Nkoghe Bekale, who was appointed prime minister in January 2019.

The president of Gabon, Ali Bongo Ondimba, has appointed the country's first female prime minister, Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda. Who is Gabon's new prime minister? Ossouka Raponda, 56, was promoted from the defence ministry and takes over from Julien Nkoghe Bekale, who was appointed prime minister in January 2019.

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Towards 50/50 representation: women´s participation must be prioritized for inclusive democratic process

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Towards 50/50 representation: women´s participation must be prioritized for inclusive democratic process

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When the President, John Pombe Magufuli, addressed the National Assembly on June 16th, this year, the final day before Parliament was dissolved; He made a strong statement encouraging political parties to give adequate opportunities to women, youth and people with disabilities in the upcoming general elections, a very important message for the country and women´s future political participation.

When the President, John Pombe Magufuli, addressed the National Assembly on June 16th, this year, the final day before Parliament was dissolved; He made a strong statement encouraging political parties to give adequate opportunities to women, youth and people with disabilities in the upcoming general elections, a very important message for the country and women´s future political participation.

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App boosts role of women in peace processes

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App boosts role of women in peace processes

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A mobile app has been launched to help embed women’s rights in peace negotiations in the Arab world and beyond. Ç

A mobile app has been launched to help embed women’s rights in peace negotiations in the Arab world and beyond. Ç

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UN Women and Electoral Commission discuss women's participation in polls

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UN Women and Electoral Commission discuss women's participation in polls

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In an effort to increase the participation of women in the coming general elections, UN Women officials have met with the top leadership of the Electoral Commission (EC) to discuss the road map for the elections.

In an effort to increase the participation of women in the coming general elections, UN Women officials have met with the top leadership of the Electoral Commission (EC) to discuss the road map for the elections.

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Julia Gillard discusses failings of political strong men like Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro, coronavirus and her misogyny speech on Q+A

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Julia Gillard discusses failings of political strong men like Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro, coronavirus and her misogyny speech on Q+A

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Former prime minister Julia Gillard has hit out at "strongman" leaders across the globe for their response to the coronavirus pandemic, saying "unless you're following the science", you are doing the wrong thing.

Former prime minister Julia Gillard has hit out at "strongman" leaders across the globe for their response to the coronavirus pandemic, saying "unless you're following the science", you are doing the wrong thing.

Stella Creasy: “Coronavirus is like a magnifying lens on inequalities”

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July 14, 2020

Stella Creasy: “Coronavirus is like a magnifying lens on inequalities”

She thought she had everything lined up perfectly.

She thought she had everything lined up perfectly.