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January 13, 2022
How did Somaliland end up with zero female MPs?

Over 30 years since declaring independence from Somalia in 1991, the Republic of Somaliland has established itself as a paragon of stability in a tough neighbourhood.

January 13, 2022
Indian UP assembly election 2022: Congress releases first list of 125 candidates, 50 of them women

Congress' Uttar Pradesh in-charge and general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has been leading the charge in the state.

January 12, 2022
Australian local government NSW welcomes soaring number of women elected to councils

Communities across NSW can look forward to better, more representative local government following a dramatic rise in the number of women elected to councils, the sector's peak body said. MidCoast Council has four female councillors including one new councillors.

January 12, 2022
Brighton & Hove: politician criticises trolls abusing women in politics

A politician has called for an end to the insults that women receive on social media when they enter the political spotlight.

January 12, 2022
Are we there yet? In Ireland, the Good Information project focuses on gender equality

Just before Christmas, a government report highlighted that over half of the Irish population believes the most important role for a woman is to take care of her home and family. The most important role for a man, according to a significant proportion of the popu

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Webinar: anti-corruption and gender, the role of women’s political participation

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Webinar: anti-corruption and gender, the role of women’s political participation

Higher levels of political participation have been linked to lower levels of corruption across the world.

Dutch King Willem-Alexander (C) and Prime Minister Mark Rutte pose for a photo with other ministers of the new the government AP Photo/Peter Dejong
January 11, 2022
Women get parity as Dutch government sworn in after record delay

The new government has been sworn into office in the Netherlands, a record 299 days after the country's last election.Mark Rutte is now set to become the Netherlands’ longest-serving prime minister as he leads a fourth separate executive.

First three women of color to serve on Columbia City Council reflect on their historic elections - Copyright: Wis News
January 11, 2022
First three women of color to serve on Columbia City Council reflect on their historic elections

As the Columbia City Council begins its first full week of business in the new year, it also marks the start of the tenures for two history-making women. Dr.

January 11, 2022
Elections in India, one polling station in each constituency to be handled by women

The Election Commission, on Saturday, mandated that one polling station in each constituency should be managed by women in the upcoming Assembly Elections. This is introduced in a bid to facilitate increased participation of women in the election process.

January 10, 2022
Domestic burden biggest hurdle to women's political participation in Indonesia

Domestic responsibilities and social constructs are the biggest hurdles to improving women's participation in politics, a researcher at the University of Indonesia's Politics Review Center (Puskapol UI), Beni Telaumbanua, has said.