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Women at the White House use a simple trick to get heard

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Women at the White House use a simple trick to get heard

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When President Obama took office, two-thirds of his top aides were men. Women complained of having to elbow their way into important meetings. And when they got in, their voices were sometimes ignored.

When President Obama took office, two-thirds of his top aides were men. Women complained of having to elbow their way into important meetings. And when they got in, their voices were sometimes ignored.

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HOW WILL YOU PARTICIPATE IN YOUR DEMOCRACY? Vote? Organize? Advocate?

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September 15, 2016

HOW WILL YOU PARTICIPATE IN YOUR DEMOCRACY? Vote? Organize? Advocate?

Young people in growing numbers from from around the world have a superpower.

Young people in growing numbers from from around the world have a superpower.

ABC for a Gender Sensitive Constitution: Hanbdook for engendering constitution-making

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September 14, 2016

ABC for a Gender Sensitive Constitution: Hanbdook for engendering constitution-making

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Liberal Party signs gender diversity plan to increase female representation in Parliament in Australia

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Liberal Party signs gender diversity plan to increase female representation in Parliament in Australia

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The Liberal Party's federal executive has signed off on a 10-year plan to significantly increase its female representation in Parliament, in what one senator has described as a "watershed" moment for the party.

The Liberal Party's federal executive has signed off on a 10-year plan to significantly increase its female representation in Parliament, in what one senator has described as a "watershed" moment for the party.

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Women Affairs Ministry and others call for a Gender Bill in Nigeria

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Women Affairs Ministry and others call for a Gender Bill in Nigeria

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Abuja — The Ministry of Women Affairs, the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and non-governmental organisations yesterday in Abuja called on the National Assembly to fast-track the passage of the Gender Equality Opportunity Bill into law in order to bring about economic growth, help protect violence against women, ensure equal oppo

Abuja — The Ministry of Women Affairs, the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and non-governmental organisations yesterday in Abuja called on the National Assembly to fast-track the passage of the Gender Equality Opportunity Bill into law in order to bring about economic growth, help protect violence against women, ensure equal oppo

The Iraqi Women Network Report on Iraqi Women in Armed Conflict and Post-conflict Situation

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September 14, 2016

The Iraqi Women Network Report on Iraqi Women in Armed Conflict and Post-conflict Situation

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Women MPs Quotas Discussed in Georgia and Kyrgyzstan

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Women MPs Quotas Discussed in Georgia and Kyrgyzstan

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The U.S. isn’t the only country deep into an election season. The former Soviet republic of Georgia, which gained independence in 1991, is heading into parliamentary elections in October. But while Hillary Clinton is busy breaking down gender barriers in U.S. politics, in Georgia women remain severely under-represented in the halls of power.

The U.S. isn’t the only country deep into an election season. The former Soviet republic of Georgia, which gained independence in 1991, is heading into parliamentary elections in October. But while Hillary Clinton is busy breaking down gender barriers in U.S. politics, in Georgia women remain severely under-represented in the halls of power.

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