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June 10, 2020
Is Bolivia's 'interim' president using the pandemic to outstay her welcome?

As locked-down Bolivians looked to the skies this Easter, they were met with an unusual sight. Cassock-wearing priests, some wielding statues of the apostles, sprinkled holy water and blessings over four cities from circling air force helicopters.

June 10, 2020
US: Could coronavirus response affect women’s votes?

Deborah Bosner was gobsmacked the first time she tuned into Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s near-daily coronavirus briefings and heard his health director, Dr. Amy Acton, speak.

Is the great woman theory of coronavirus leadership true?

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June 10, 2020

Is the great woman theory of coronavirus leadership true?

A couple of days ago, Norway’s Prime Minister, Erna Solberg, was asked why countries with women leaders were having more success combating the coronavirus pandemic than their male counterparts.

A couple of days ago, Norway’s Prime Minister, Erna Solberg, was asked why countries with women leaders were having more success combating the coronavirus pandemic than their male counterparts.

The importance of gender inclusion in COVID-19 responses

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June 9, 2020

The importance of gender inclusion in COVID-19 responses

In late January, President Donald Trump announced the formation of a Coronavirus Task Force, mad

In late January, President Donald Trump announced the formation of a Coronavirus Task Force, mad

June 9, 2020
Ethiopia’s first female president on plans to combat Covid-19 and resuscitate the economy

Ethiopia’s first female president, Sahle-Work Zewde, spoke to FORBES AFRICA’s Managing Editor, Renuka Methil, on the country’s plans to combat Covid-19 and resuscitate one of the fastest growing economies in Africa.

June 9, 2020
How African feminists are sustaining peace in a pandemic

Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, African feminists have been essential in responding with care to the challenge

June 9, 2020
Women, disabled and older MPs face ‘discrimination’ when Commons returns

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June 8, 2020
Imprisoned parliamentarians worldwide at risk from coronavirus

The Inter-Parliamentary Union condemns the imprisonment of 43 Members of Parliament around the world, saying they lack legal recourse to attain justice.

What if...we had quotas for women in politics?

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June 8, 2020

What if...we had quotas for women in politics?

They smile for the camera – the eager new cohort of female parliamentarians. It’s a standard photo, after a general election. A sign, hopefully, of progress.

They smile for the camera – the eager new cohort of female parliamentarians. It’s a standard photo, after a general election. A sign, hopefully, of progress.

June 5, 2020
US: New PAC focuses on increasing number of women elected to office in Wyoming

As election season gets underway in Wyoming, several top women in state politics announced this week they would be launching a nonpartisan political action committee tasked with promoting women seeking elected office.