Interviews
Interviews
Monica Mutsvangwa
World News
UN Women Press Release on the kick-off of a training program for women in Lebanon
Beirut, February 8, 2018
World News
Five reforms still needed to ensure women are fairly represented in politics
The Representation of the People Act 1918 was undoubtedly a significant step forward for women’s rights and democracy.
It gave the to vote to around 8.5million women previously disenfranchised and abolished almost all property restrictions on men.
One hundred years later and both men and women UK residents aged 18 and over are entitled to cast their vote on polling day.
The Representation of the People Act 1918 was undoubtedly a significant step forward for women’s rights and democracy.
It gave the to vote to around 8.5million women previously disenfranchised and abolished almost all property restrictions on men.
One hundred years later and both men and women UK residents aged 18 and over are entitled to cast their vote on polling day.
Videos
Female legislator attacked in brawl over Yerevan sewage water
Female legislator attacked in brawl over Yerevan sewage water
YEREVAN -- An Armenian opposition municipal legislator was attacked in a brawl that erupted at a city council meeting in the capital, Yerevan, as she
YEREVAN -- An Armenian opposition municipal legislator was attacked in a brawl that erupted at a city council meeting in the capital, Yerevan, as she
Event
Lebanese Ministry for Womens’ Affairs and UN Women organizing “Meet the Media” event
Lebanese Ministry for Womens’ Affairs and UN Women organizing “Meet the Media” event
Within efforts to mobilize the media to promote gender equality in the political process and in order to encourage women participation in parliamentar
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A huge 2018 story: More than 500 women are running for major office
WASHINGTON — No matter which party ultimately triumphs in the November midterm elections, here is one thing we know for sure about 2018: It will be the Year of the Woman — supercharged.
WASHINGTON — No matter which party ultimately triumphs in the November midterm elections, here is one thing we know for sure about 2018: It will be the Year of the Woman — supercharged.
76 countries haven't had a female leader in the last 50 years - here's where women ARE in power
76 countries haven't had a female leader in the last 50 years - here's where women ARE in power
One hundred years ago, on February 6 1918, the UK Parliament passed an act that granted the vote to women over the age of 30.
One hundred years ago, on February 6 1918, the UK Parliament passed an act that granted the vote to women over the age of 30.
Videos
Video: Curious to learn how Male Champions can support women's leadership and political participation?
Video: Curious to learn how Male Champions can support women's leadership and political participation?
We recently teamed up with International Gender Champions in organizing an e-Discussion on the ro
We recently teamed up with International Gender Champions in organizing an e-Discussion on the ro
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Lebanon Campaigns for More Women in Parliament
BEIRUT — In a country where women occupy only three percent of the parliament seats, Lebanon's first women's affairs minister — a man — is supporting a campaign to attract more women politicians.
The government's decision to appoint him as women's minister in 2016 attracted some criticism. But Jean Oghassabian said the responsibility to support gender equality is not limited to a woman.
BEIRUT — In a country where women occupy only three percent of the parliament seats, Lebanon's first women's affairs minister — a man — is supporting a campaign to attract more women politicians.
The government's decision to appoint him as women's minister in 2016 attracted some criticism. But Jean Oghassabian said the responsibility to support gender equality is not limited to a woman.