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December 8, 2021
Of 98 presidential candidates in Libya, just two are women challenging norms

TRIPOLI (Reuters) - When political activist Laila ben Khalifa announced she was standing in Libya’s presidential race, she said the most common response was sexist jokes and patronising comments.

December 8, 2021
Men speak far more than women in Walloon Parliament

After a detailed analysis of dialogue from the Walloon Parliament in 2020, it has been found that a staggering 82.4% of speech comes from male speakers, according to a study carried out by dada analyst Robin Devooght of the Roi Baudouin Foundation.

Bolstering women’s political power: lessons from the EU’s Gender Action Plan II

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December 8, 2021

Bolstering women’s political power: lessons from the EU’s Gender Action Plan II

In December 2020, the European Commission released its third Gender Action Plan (GAP III), which lays out how the European Union should promote gender equality in its external relations over the following five years.

In December 2020, the European Commission released its third Gender Action Plan (GAP III), which lays out how the European Union should promote gender equality in its external relations over the following five years.

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The chilling effect: hate, misogyny and the digital information disorder

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The chilling effect: hate, misogyny and the digital information disorder

Although the digital space continues to extend the promise of extraordinary opportunities for expanding the voice and agency of women, girls and ma

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100th anniversary of the first woman being elected to the Canadian House of Commons

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100th anniversary of the first woman being elected to the Canadian House of Commons

2021 marks the 100th anniversary of the first woman being elected to the House of Commons.

Here’s why my baby was banned from parliament and why we must all fight this

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December 3, 2021

Here’s why my baby was banned from parliament and why we must all fight this

By Stella Creasy

Any parent of a newborn knows it’s hard to stay awake, let alone focus on anything else. Maternity leave matters – it’s good for our health, our children and our economy.

By Stella Creasy

Any parent of a newborn knows it’s hard to stay awake, let alone focus on anything else. Maternity leave matters – it’s good for our health, our children and our economy.

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Former political staffer Brittany Higgins inspired others to come forward with allegations - Getty Images/BBC
December 2, 2021
Australian parliament: one in three workers sexually harassed, says report
December 2, 2021
Women in power: How many European countries have female leaders?

Magdalena Andersson has become Sweden's first female prime minister.

December 2, 2021
Gender and family affairs hosts Women United in politics forum

Present and former female Parliamentarians (House of Assembly and the Senate) from across the political spectrum, leaders of female Non-Governmental Organizations and advocacy groups – including representatives from the community of persons with disabilities – women in service, women in governanc