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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.

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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.

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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
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December 2, 2021
Women in power: How many European countries have female leaders?

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

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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

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MPs voted again to elect Swedish Social Democratic Party leader Magdalena Andersson on Monday - Reuters/BBC
December 1, 2021
Magdalena Andersson: Sweden's first female PM returns after resignation
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“Man’ocracy, not democracy”: the lack of women’s representation in Indian politics

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December 1, 2021

“Man’ocracy, not democracy”: the lack of women’s representation in Indian politics

By Aryan Verma

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By Aryan Verma

December 1, 2021
Jordan has ‘crystal-clear’ decision to support women’s political participation

Jordan has a “crystal-clear” political decision to support women’s participation in political life, notably their representation in Parliament, Culture Minister Haifa Najjar said on Sunday.

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