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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.

How female Prime Ministers are leading in this time of crisis

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December 30, 2020

How female Prime Ministers are leading in this time of crisis

Who’d have thought to throw a press conference for kids? Only in Norway it appears. Earlier this week, Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg decided to hold a press conference on the coronavirus just for kids and children’s media.

Who’d have thought to throw a press conference for kids? Only in Norway it appears. Earlier this week, Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg decided to hold a press conference on the coronavirus just for kids and children’s media.

December 30, 2020
No 10's Covid press briefings led exclusively by men for past six months

Downing Street has not used a female minister to lead its coronavirus press conference for more than six months, a tally by the Guardian has found, prompting accusations that Boris Johnson does not value the women in his t

Now’s our chance: After a tumultuous 2020, women leaders share 8 ways to rebuild a better world

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December 30, 2020

Now’s our chance: After a tumultuous 2020, women leaders share 8 ways to rebuild a better world