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September 29, 2020
Death threats aimed at Dr. Bonnie Henry mirror contempt faced by female leaders, experts say

The revelation that B.C.'s provincial health officer has received death threats comes as no surprise to some women leaders who say this kind of abuse is a widespread problem.

September 29, 2020
Togo appoints its first woman Prime Minister

Togo's President Faure Gnassingbe on Monday named the first-ever female prime minister to head the government in the West African nation.

Victoire Tomegah Dogbe, 60, replaces Komi Selom Klassou, who resigned on Friday.

Failing to add women could cause Kenya to shutter Parliament

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September 28, 2020

Failing to add women could cause Kenya to shutter Parliament

Kenya faces a historic decision to close parliament for failing to enact rules on fair gender representation in public bodies.

Kenya faces a historic decision to close parliament for failing to enact rules on fair gender representation in public bodies.

Attitudes towards women’s political participation in Solomon Islands

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September 28, 2020

Attitudes towards women’s political participation in Solomon Islands

A total of 26 women stood as candidates at the 2019 Solomon Islands national general election and, for the first time since independence, two women won seats in the national parliament.

A total of 26 women stood as candidates at the 2019 Solomon Islands national general election and, for the first time since independence, two women won seats in the national parliament.

September 28, 2020
Ginsburg will lie in state in the capitol, the first woman to be given the honor

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will lie in state in the United States Capitol on Friday, an unusual honor for a Supreme Court justice and one that has never before been granted to a woman.

September 28, 2020
Meet the first woman to run for president in the US

The first woman to formally declare herself a candidate for president of the United States did not build a national campaign or make a splash in debates. In fact, when Victoria Woodhull ran for office in 1872, she could not even vote for herself.

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African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) Young Women Leaders’ Roundtable

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African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) Young Women Leaders’ Roundtable

UN Women Zimbabwe is supporting the AWLN Zimbabwe Youth Caucus to convene a young women leaders’ roundtable discussion on ‘Young Women’s Leadership for the Realization of the Beijing Declaration’.

September 25, 2020
SIGI urges women planning to run for elections to form their own lists

A local organisation on Sunday called on women wishing to run for the upcoming parliamentary elections to form their own lists and not to wait to be included in other candidates' lists.

Weighing in on the efficacy of female leadership

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September 25, 2020

Weighing in on the efficacy of female leadership

It is necessary to get rid of inherent biases and perceptions about the effectiveness of women in roles of authorityWhat do Germany, Taiwan and New Zealand have in common? These are all countries that have women heading their governments.

It is necessary to get rid of inherent biases and perceptions about the effectiveness of women in roles of authorityWhat do Germany, Taiwan and New Zealand have in common? These are all countries that have women heading their governments.