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How Covid-19 proved we need more women in power in times of crisis

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How Covid-19 proved we need more women in power in times of crisis

This event is part of a series of digital townhalls to discuss with experts, politicians, citizens, activists and everyone interested key aspects of g

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Three reasons why Jacinda Ardern's coronavirus response has been a masterclass in crisis leadership

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April 7, 2020

Three reasons why Jacinda Ardern's coronavirus response has been a masterclass in crisis leadership

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Youngest female mayor in Japan elected in Tokushima

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Youngest female mayor in Japan elected in Tokushima

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Sawako Naito, a 36-year-old independent rookie, was elected head of the city of Tokushima on Sunday, becoming the youngest female mayor in Japan.

Naito, who leads a community development group, defeated incumbent Mayor Akiyoshi Endo, 64, by 41,247 votes to 39,248.

Voter turnout fell to 38.88 percent from 45.70 percent in the previous mayoral election.

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Sawako Naito, a 36-year-old independent rookie, was elected head of the city of Tokushima on Sunday, becoming the youngest female mayor in Japan.

Naito, who leads a community development group, defeated incumbent Mayor Akiyoshi Endo, 64, by 41,247 votes to 39,248.

Voter turnout fell to 38.88 percent from 45.70 percent in the previous mayoral election.

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Lessons from African Feminists Mobilizing Against COVID-19

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Last week, the Women, Peace and Security program hosted a webinar with its Peace and Social Change Fellowship participants, who are leaders of grassroots women’s organizations across Nigeria, Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lesotho, and Sudan.

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Last week, the Women, Peace and Security program hosted a webinar with its Peace and Social Change Fellowship participants, who are leaders of grassroots women’s organizations across Nigeria, Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lesotho, and Sudan.

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