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January 21, 2022
Only two UK Covid briefings were led by a female MP, report finds

Only two of the government briefings held at the height of the coronavirus pandemic were led by a female politician, and in both cases it was the home secretary, Priti Patel, a report into gender representation across the UK’s top jobs has shows.

Why a woman in leadership isn't necessarily a win for gender equality?

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January 21, 2022

Why a woman in leadership isn't necessarily a win for gender equality?

By Eliza Anyangwe

The appointment of a woman into a position long-held by men is often believed to be a sign; a harbinger of good things to come for other women and in the fight for gender equality. But is it ever?

By Eliza Anyangwe

The appointment of a woman into a position long-held by men is often believed to be a sign; a harbinger of good things to come for other women and in the fight for gender equality. But is it ever?

January 21, 2022
Why women’s leadership is key to climate action

At the COP26 climate summit, the leaders of Estonia, Tanzania and Bangladesh were the first to sign the Glasgow Women’s Leadership statement, calling for countries to support the leadership of women and girls on climate action at all levels of society and politic

January 21, 2022
Aisha Buhari calls for inclusion of more women in politics in Nigeria

The First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has called for more concerted actions toward better recognition of the contributions that women make in national development. 

Women in politics: local and European trends

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January 20, 2022

Women in politics: local and European trends

The primary objective of this 2019 CEMR study on women in politics is to evaluate the progression of women’s representation in decision-making over a ten-year period and to present an overview of the current situation.

The primary objective of this 2019 CEMR study on women in politics is to evaluate the progression of women’s representation in decision-making over a ten-year period and to present an overview of the current situation.

Women in leadership training manual (Kenya)

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January 20, 2022

Women in leadership training manual (Kenya)

KAS consolidated a training manual that would be used to conduct a long-term tailored engagement on selected aspiring women politicians on effective campaign strategies leading up to elections.

KAS consolidated a training manual that would be used to conduct a long-term tailored engagement on selected aspiring women politicians on effective campaign strategies leading up to elections.

January 20, 2022
In India, Manipur BJP chief Sharda Devi for 33% women quota

Sharda Devi, the first woman state president of the ruling BJP in Manipur, wants the party to put up a sizeable number of women candidates for the Assembly elections

January 20, 2022
Canadian Alexa McDonough, former NDP leader and trailblazer for women in politics, has died

Alexa McDonough, whose leadership of the Nova Scotia NDP in 1980 made her the first woman to lead a major political party in Canada, has died at the age of 77.

January 20, 2022
CSOs seek women participation in Abuja area councils’ election

Women groups and Gender Focused Civil society organisation has called for more women participation in the forthcoming FCT area council election.

January 19, 2022
Nigeria 2023: Women politicians unveil online resource portal

Women politicians in the country, on Monday in Abuja, unveiled an online resource portal for women seeking elective positions in the 2023 general elections.