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January 6, 2021
From Belarus to Bangkok, women took to streets demanding change in 2020

(Thomson Reuters Foundation) - From Belarus to Nigeria to Thailand, women played a prominent role in protest movements this year, driven by increasing frustration over the slow pace of political change and inequalities deepened by COVID-19.

January 6, 2021
Diatom Impact pushes for women’s participation in Nigerian politics with ElectHer Academy

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Balkan Blog: Women's political representation or real political power?

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January 6, 2021

Balkan Blog: Women's political representation or real political power?

Central and Southeast Europe now accounts for a third of the tiny number of states worldwide that have gender-balanced cabinets — but higher female representation in politics doesn’t necessarily equate to women holding real power.

Central and Southeast Europe now accounts for a third of the tiny number of states worldwide that have gender-balanced cabinets — but higher female representation in politics doesn’t necessarily equate to women holding real power.

Research: Women are better leaders during a crisis

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January 6, 2021

Research: Women are better leaders during a crisis

Summary: There has been a lot said about how women have done a better job leading during the Covid-19 crisis than men.

Summary: There has been a lot said about how women have done a better job leading during the Covid-19 crisis than men.

January 6, 2021
Launch of the first women leaders’ dialogue in Central Asia

ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan -- A prominent group of women leaders representing the Central Asian states and the United Nations launched a new platform, the Central Asian Women Leaders’ Caucus, today to support women in the region to attain a more p

December 30, 2020
Constitution review: Female legislators unite on inclusion of women’s rights

Female legislators in the National Assembly have formed a team to lobby their male colleagues for the purpose of ensuring the inclusion of women’s rights in the nation’s constitution.

December 30, 2020
Switzerland rolls back ‘antiquated’ ban on women showing their shoulders in parliament

Women in Swiss parliament are now allowed to show their shoulders and arms after the Council of States relaxed its clothing regulations for women.

The 2020 list of the world’s most powerful women: How will female leaders fare post-pandemic?

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December 30, 2020

The 2020 list of the world’s most powerful women: How will female leaders fare post-pandemic?

By Moira Forbes,

As the world wrestles with a series of converging crises catalyzed by Covid-19, this year has been a reminder of how ephemeral and volatile power can be, how much of it is at play, where systemic imbalances exist, and how quickly shifts can unfold.

By Moira Forbes,

As the world wrestles with a series of converging crises catalyzed by Covid-19, this year has been a reminder of how ephemeral and volatile power can be, how much of it is at play, where systemic imbalances exist, and how quickly shifts can unfold.

December 30, 2020
Meet 13 female health ministers in Africa leading fight against Covid-19 pandemic

Across the world, the Coronavirus has not only become another disaster to wipe us all out of the earth but has also put the spotlight on the level of competence of our political leaders.