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November 9, 2018
American women won at the ballot in record numbers. Here’s what’s next

Historic wins for women in the midterm elections drove home the interpretation that 2018 was, indeed, the “Year of the Woman.” But it remains unknown whether women’s political capital will continue to rise.

November 9, 2018
Women in Thailand poorly represented as lawmakers

Thailand has one of the poorest rates of gender equality in politics globally, and international agencies say more women are needed in key decision-making processes.

November 9, 2018
Indian women are voting more than ever. Will they change Indian society?

Are Indian women voting at higher rates than before?

Interviews

Wide gender and party gaps in views about the state of female leadership and the obstacles women face

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November 8, 2018

Wide gender and party gaps in views about the state of female leadership and the obstacles women face

Two years after Hillary Clinton became the first woman to win the presidential nomination of a major U.S.

Two years after Hillary Clinton became the first woman to win the presidential nomination of a major U.S.

Women’s meaningful participation in negotiating peace and the implementation of peace agreements: Report of the Expert Group Meeting

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November 8, 2018

Women’s meaningful participation in negotiating peace and the implementation of peace agreements: Report of the Expert Group Meeting

This report reflects discussions held during the May 2018 Expert Group Meeting hosted by UN Women on women’s meaningful participation in negotiating peace and the implementation of peace agreements.

This report reflects discussions held during the May 2018 Expert Group Meeting hosted by UN Women on women’s meaningful participation in negotiating peace and the implementation of peace agreements.

Event

November 7, 2018
Voters send record number of women to US Congress

Female candidates for Congress made history on Tuesday night, with more than 100 women sweeping into office on the strength of a Democratic House takeover powered in large part by college-educated female voters.

November 7, 2018
Record level of women in New Zealand Parliament

There are 46 women in the 52nd Parliament of New Zealand, the highest level of representation for women in its history.