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Sexism, harassment and violence against women in parliaments in Europe

October 16, 2018

Sexism, harassment and violence against women in parliaments in Europe

This regional study seeks to take the initial findings of a 2016 IPU report further, focusing specifically on the situation in parliaments in Europe.

VOA - Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed addresses a news conference in his office in Addis Ababa, Aug. 25, 2018.

October 16, 2018

Ethiopia's new Cabinet 50 percent women, including defense

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopia's new Cabinet is now a record 50 percent female, including the country's first woman defense minister, after lawmakers on Tuesday unanimously approved the nominations put forward by reformist Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed

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October 4, 2018

Shinzo Abe reshuffle leaves just one woman in Japanese cabinet

Japan’s prime minister, Shinz ō Abe, has appointed just one woman to his new cabinet, raising questions about his commitment to

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October 4, 2018

Brazil votes on Sunday. And Brazilian women have a better chance at reshaping its politics than ever before

With just one week to go before Brazil’s Oct. 7 presidential elections, up to 10 percent of the country’s male voters remain undecided — and roughly 19 percent of female voters.

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UNGA 2018: Side Event on Ending Violence Against Women in Politics

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UNGA 2018: Side Event on Ending Violence Against Women in Politics

Violence against women in politics is a worldwide phenomenon.

Report of the UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women

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October 3, 2018

Report of the UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women

In the present report, the Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences analyses the issue of violence against women in politics, including in parliament and elections, and outlines her conclusion and recommendations on p