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For women in politics, Pakistan still lags behind

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September 15, 2020

For women in politics, Pakistan still lags behind

Given the role female leaders like Fatima Jinnah played in its independence and being the first Muslim country to be led by a woman in Benazir Bhutto, one may think Pakistan has been doing quite well when it comes to women’s participation in politics.

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Given the role female leaders like Fatima Jinnah played in its independence and being the first Muslim country to be led by a woman in Benazir Bhutto, one may think Pakistan has been doing quite well when it comes to women’s participation in politics.

September 15, 2020
In Japan’s male-dominated politics, women face obstacles to making history

Lawmakers who were vying to lead the ruling Liberal Democratic Party including Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga, who won the overwhelming support of the party’s members, have vowed to continue outgoing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s push to empower women and raise their share of leadership rol

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Patriarchy rules politics too, but these women want to change that

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September 15, 2020

Patriarchy rules politics too, but these women want to change that

Urmila Singh has been helping women in Bihar nurture their political ambitions for over two decades now.

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Urmila Singh has been helping women in Bihar nurture their political ambitions for over two decades now.

More women need to enter politics to ensure effective control over govt machinery

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September 15, 2020

More women need to enter politics to ensure effective control over govt machinery

As far as abilities go, women have shown their prowess time and again. Women are not inferior to men in any field. As prime ministers, industrialists, sportspersons or doctors, they have proved their mettle in every profession. But there is a reason why they need to be empowered politically.

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As far as abilities go, women have shown their prowess time and again. Women are not inferior to men in any field. As prime ministers, industrialists, sportspersons or doctors, they have proved their mettle in every profession. But there is a reason why they need to be empowered politically.

September 14, 2020
Lawmaker who brought her newborn to the California statehouse joins other elected women challenging outdated notions around parenthood

Buffy Wicks held her newborn as she stood to speak on the floor of the California State Assembly.

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September 14, 2020
USU research study: Who is included – and excluded – when making county policies?

A research study conducted by Utah State University’s Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP), in conjunction with USU Extension, reports that women hold 42.5% of leadership positions within county governments in Utah.

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September 14, 2020
Rare win for a woman in Bougainville election

A 29 year old has become just the second woman to win an open seat in the Bougainville parliament.

Theonila Roka Matbob's Ioro constituency in central Bougainville includes the Panguna mine within its boundaries.

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Achieving Gender Equality in Nationality Laws during the 75th session of the UN General Assembly

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Achieving Gender Equality in Nationality Laws during the 75th session of the UN General Assembly

As the world confronts the COVID-19 pandemic,

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