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The League of California Cities Women’s Caucus

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November 9, 2021

The League of California Cities Women’s Caucus

The League of California Cities Women’s Caucus is a nonpartisan and multicultural organization of local public officials who are dedicated to advancing and empowering women as leaders and advocating for issues that improve the well-being of women and our constituents

The League of California Cities Women’s Caucus is a nonpartisan and multicultural organization of local public officials who are dedicated to advancing and empowering women as leaders and advocating for issues that improve the well-being of women and our constituents

2021 Report by the OSCE PA Special Representative on Gender Issues highlights surge in violence against women journalists and politicians

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November 8, 2021

2021 Report by the OSCE PA Special Representative on Gender Issues highlights surge in violence against women journalists and politicians

Special Representative on Gender Issues Hedy Fry (Canada) issued the 2021 Report today with a thematic focus on “Violence against women journalists and politicians: a growing crisis,” shedding light on intensifying and widespread offline and online violence against women in two public f

Special Representative on Gender Issues Hedy Fry (Canada) issued the 2021 Report today with a thematic focus on “Violence against women journalists and politicians: a growing crisis,” shedding light on intensifying and widespread offline and online violence against women in two public f

The life of women and men in Lebanon: a statistical portrait

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November 8, 2021

The life of women and men in Lebanon: a statistical portrait

The compilation, analysis and dissemination of gender statistics are critical to capture the specific realities in the life of women and men.

The compilation, analysis and dissemination of gender statistics are critical to capture the specific realities in the life of women and men.

November 8, 2021
Raffaella Petrini: Italian nun first woman appointed by Pope to lead Vatican governorate

Pope Francis has appointed the first-ever woman to head the governorate of the Vatican City. Sister Raffaella Petrini will serve as secretary-general of the Governorate and become the highest-ranking woman in the world's smallest state.

November 8, 2021
UN Women, The European Union and The World Bank launch two reports with a focus on economic and political opportunities for all women in Lebanon

Beirut, (UN Women, The European Union and The World Bank) - Lebanon is facing a convergence of political, economic and social crises, all exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. These crises are causing extraor

The #SHEcurity Index - Edition 2021

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November 5, 2021

The #SHEcurity Index - Edition 2021

Political decisions get better the more diverse the people are who make them. That is especially true in deeply divided societies, in countries that want to move from war to peace.

Political decisions get better the more diverse the people are who make them. That is especially true in deeply divided societies, in countries that want to move from war to peace.

The role of political parties on women's participation and representation

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November 5, 2021

The role of political parties on women's participation and representation

‘Leave no one behind’ (LNOB) is the central, transformative promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

‘Leave no one behind’ (LNOB) is the central, transformative promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

November 4, 2021
Belgium comes bottom of new 'Women in Diplomacy' ranking

The position of ambassador is considered the pinnacle of a diplomatic career. However, it is a position that still remains dominated by men.

Michelle Wu speaks to supporters Wednesday night in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph: Allison Dinner/Getty Images - The Guardian
November 4, 2021
Michelle Wu becomes Boston’s first woman and person of color to be elected mayor

Michelle Wu has made history after being elected as mayor of Boston, becoming the first woman and person of color elected to the position in almost 200 years.