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How growing number of women in politics is shaping perceptions of power, strength

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February 20, 2019

How growing number of women in politics is shaping perceptions of power, strength

There are more women than ever serving in Congress right now.

And there are more women running for president in 2020 than ever before.

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There are more women than ever serving in Congress right now.

And there are more women running for president in 2020 than ever before.

February 20, 2019
Arab world's first female interior minister hails 'point of pride for women

The Arab world’s first female interior minister has hailed her appointment as a “point of pride for all women”.

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February 19, 2019
Taking the seat and the table, too: what valuing black women in politics looks like

In a posh ballroom overlooking Central Park on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, a hushed roomful of state and local elected officials from across the country gathered for a 9 a.m. Sunday session.

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Women in politics in India: Breaking barriers

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February 19, 2019

Women in politics in India: Breaking barriers

As early as 1966, India elected a female prime minister, becoming only the second country in the world to do so.

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As early as 1966, India elected a female prime minister, becoming only the second country in the world to do so.

February 19, 2019
Nigeria’s female candidates seek victory despite harassment

Nervous ahead of Nigeria's delayed election, a group of young women picked up their cellphones and wished each other well.

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February 18, 2019
Women stamping their mark in New Malaysia's politics

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Women's participation in politics has long been recognised as an important measure of the status of women and in Malaysia, the women have indeed stamped their mark in the Cabinet, the Dewan Rakyat and the Dewan Negara.

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Do women in politics face a double standard?

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February 18, 2019

Do women in politics face a double standard?

Readers discuss if and how gender bias and stereotypes play a role in politics, citing past presidential races.

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Readers discuss if and how gender bias and stereotypes play a role in politics, citing past presidential races.

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February 15, 2019
The rising voices of women in Pakistan

SHAHDARA, Pakistan – Bushra Khaliq stood in the middle of a village home, chin up and shoulders back, holding the attention of fifty women around her.

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