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https://www.coe.int/en/web/portal/-/silencing-women-in-public-life-is-harming-democracy
September 18, 2025
Silencing women in public life is harming democracy

Opening the annual conference of the Gender Equality Commission, the Deputy Secretary of the Council of Europe Bjørn Berge emphasised that “only 27 countries around the world have a woman serving as Head of State or Government and 103

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https://www.newsweek.com/gen-z-nepal-protests-2127266
September 11, 2025
Why Gen Z Is Revolting in Nepal to Overthrow Government

Thousands of young Nepalis have taken to the streets to protest their government over a ban on social media platforms. The protests have garnered national attention as Prime Minister Sharma Oli resigned, and the Nepali parliament was set on fire.

https://www.undp.org/south-sudan/stories/getting-ready-elections-south-sudan-impact-bridge-trainers
September 11, 2025
Getting Ready for Elections in South Sudan: Impact of BRIDGE Trainers
https://frontpageafricaonline.com/news/liberia-india-brazil-south-africa-and-un-women-launch-1-million-project-to-empower-women-legislators/
September 11, 2025
Liberia, India, Brazil, South Africa, and UN Women Launch $1 Million Project to Empower Women Legislators

Monrovia – Liberia, in partnership with India, Brazil, South Africa, and UN Women, has launched a $1 million initiative aimed at strengthening women’s leadership and promoting gender-responsive governance.

https://msmagazine.com/2025/08/25/more-women-politics-proportional-representation-ranked-choice-voting/
September 11, 2025
Real Change for Women in Politics Requires Fixing Broken Systems

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https://womensagenda.com.au/politics/world/afghan-women-left-behind-as-earthquake-aid-collides-with-taliban-restrictions/
September 11, 2025
Afghan women left behind as earthquake aid collides with Taliban restrictions

Afghan women and girls are bearing some of the heaviest burdens of a deadly 6.0 magnitude earthquake in the country’s eastern provinces last week.

https://www.coe.int/en/web/genderequality/tackling-sexism-and-violence-against-women-in-politics
September 11, 2025
Tackling sexism and violence against women: an essential step towards equal participation

Women’s participation in politics has significantly increased over recent decades, with many countries introducing gender quotas, anti-discrimination laws, and policies aimed at protecting women’s rights.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/9/8/at-least-14-killed-in-nepal-protests-over-social-media-ban-corruption
September 9, 2025
At least 19 killed in Nepal protests over social media ban, corruption

At least 19 people have been killed and dozens injured during violent protests against the government’s social media ban and alleged corrupti