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Why we must fight to secure places for more women and young people in politics

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September 30, 2020

Why we must fight to secure places for more women and young people in politics

The Kenyan political system is in crisis.

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The Kenyan political system is in crisis.

Shinzo Abe wanted Japanese women to ‘shine’ in politics. What happened?

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September 29, 2020

Shinzo Abe wanted Japanese women to ‘shine’ in politics. What happened?

Like every political leader since Ito Hirobumi became Japan’s very first prime minister in 1885, the next leader of this nation will be a man.

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Like every political leader since Ito Hirobumi became Japan’s very first prime minister in 1885, the next leader of this nation will be a man.

September 29, 2020
Tlaib joins call for govt action to end violence against women in politics

A group of Democratic U.S.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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