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December 26, 2019
2019 UK Election: Analysis shows increase in women MPs but most are in opposition

A record number of women presented themselves for office ahead of the UK’s 2019 election.

December 26, 2019
Thailand: Women 'inferior' in politics

Young women in politics are still looked down upon as being inexperienced, while their ability to perform roles is often questioned, a forum was told on Wednesday.

December 20, 2019
Ethiopian women participation in politics up but a lot needs to be done

The number of Ethiopian women in the national legislative and executive branches has grown significantly since Ethiopia conducted its first parliamentary election in 1995.

December 20, 2019
I am Generation Equality: Francy Jaramillo Piedrahita, human rights defender and peacebuilder

Billions of people across the world stand on the right side of history every day. They speak up, take a stand, mobilize, and take big and small actions to advance women’s rights. This is Generation Equality.

December 20, 2019
Obama says women are 'indisputably' better at leading

Former President Barack Obama said there would be "significant improvement across the board" if countries were led by women.

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