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Transformational leadership for gender equality in the Caribbean: regional strategies and partnerships

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Transformational leadership for gender equality in the Caribbean: regional strategies and partnerships

Following recent elections in the Caribbean region, women’s representation in political office has increased, approaching or surpassing parity in some

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African women’s decade 2010-2020: Women’s participation in decision-making & leadership

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October 30, 2018

African women’s decade 2010-2020: Women’s participation in decision-making & leadership

Considering that equal access of men and women to power is a necessary precondition for democracies to flourish, the African women’s decade 2010-2020: Women’s participation in decision-making & leadership 2017- 2018 report focuses on wom

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Considering that equal access of men and women to power is a necessary precondition for democracies to flourish, the African women’s decade 2010-2020: Women’s participation in decision-making & leadership 2017- 2018 report focuses on wom

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Women in Palestine face violence and political exclusion, campaigner tells UN

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Women in Palestine face violence and political exclusion, campaigner tells UN

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Women are being shut out of Palestinian politics and excluded from peace talks, according to Randa Siniora, the first female Palestinian campaigner to address the UN security council.

Speaking at the UN on Thursday, she said that while women in the occupied territories often face the greatest violence, they are overlooked in the country’s political and humanitarian responses.

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Women are being shut out of Palestinian politics and excluded from peace talks, according to Randa Siniora, the first female Palestinian campaigner to address the UN security council.

Speaking at the UN on Thursday, she said that while women in the occupied territories often face the greatest violence, they are overlooked in the country’s political and humanitarian responses.

Ethiopia’s new 50% women cabinet isn’t just bold—it’s smart

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October 26, 2018

Ethiopia’s new 50% women cabinet isn’t just bold—it’s smart

Ethiopia’s prime minister Abiy Ahmed is rewarding women’s contributions to the nation’s progress.

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Ethiopia’s prime minister Abiy Ahmed is rewarding women’s contributions to the nation’s progress.

Gender parity cabinets are on the rise

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October 26, 2018

Gender parity cabinets are on the rise

In October 2018, the highest number of gender parity cabinets was achieved. Six out of the current ten gender-balanced cabinets were formed in 2018.   

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In October 2018, the highest number of gender parity cabinets was achieved. Six out of the current ten gender-balanced cabinets were formed in 2018.   

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Women candidates poised to make history in 2018 midterm elections

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Women candidates poised to make history in 2018 midterm elections

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The 1992 election is often referred to as "The Year of the Woman," as more women were elected to Congress than any year before. This year is set to be another record-breaking year by the same measure, and several women are poised to make history due to their race, religious beliefs or sexual orientation.

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The 1992 election is often referred to as "The Year of the Woman," as more women were elected to Congress than any year before. This year is set to be another record-breaking year by the same measure, and several women are poised to make history due to their race, religious beliefs or sexual orientation.

5 women in politics on the importance of female leadership in the U.S Government

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October 25, 2018

5 women in politics on the importance of female leadership in the U.S Government

In 1991, Anita Hill testified about her allegations of sexual harassment against then-Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas.

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In 1991, Anita Hill testified about her allegations of sexual harassment against then-Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas.

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Sahle-Work Zewde becomes Ethiopia's first female president

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Sahle-Work Zewde becomes Ethiopia's first female president

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Ethiopian members of parliament have elected Sahle-Work Zewde as the country's first female president.

Ms Sahle-Work is an experienced diplomat who has now become Africa's only female head of state.

Her election to the ceremonial position comes a week after Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appointed a cabinet with half the posts taken up by women.

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Ethiopian members of parliament have elected Sahle-Work Zewde as the country's first female president.

Ms Sahle-Work is an experienced diplomat who has now become Africa's only female head of state.

Her election to the ceremonial position comes a week after Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appointed a cabinet with half the posts taken up by women.

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