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May 1, 2018
What does harassment and bullying of women in politics look like?

With this week's news that Newfoundland and Labrador veteran politician Eddie Joyce is being accused of harassment of at least one female MHA, it raises the question — what form can harassment of women take in the political sphere if it's not sexual?

April 30, 2018
Ethiopia parliament elects female speaker, Muferiat Kamil

Ethiopia’s parliament, the House of Peoples’ Representatives, has chosen a former Minister of Women’s Affairs, as its new speaker, state-affiliated FANA Broadcasting Corporate reports.

April 30, 2018
Equal Voice Alberta launches workshops to recruit more women into politics

Equal Voice Alberta is urging more women to run in the 2019 Alberta provincial election.

April 30, 2018
Poor representation of women in politics

The 13% rise in the number of women voters compared to the 2013 Assembly elections is no doubt a good sign in a democratic set up.

April 30, 2018
Britain needs gender equality quotas now, Fawcett Society says

Quotas to get more women into key positions in politics, business and the arts must be introduced to address a massive imbalance of power in Britain, according to equality campaigners.

Fawcett Society Report: The Sex and Power Series

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April 30, 2018

Fawcett Society Report: The Sex and Power Series

The Sex and Power series was first published by the Equal Opportunities Commission fifteen years ago, then taken over by the Equality and Human Rights Commission for several years, and then for 5 years up to 2015 the ‘Counting Women in Coalition’ col

The Sex and Power series was first published by the Equal Opportunities Commission fifteen years ago, then taken over by the Equality and Human Rights Commission for several years, and then for 5 years up to 2015 the ‘Counting Women in Coalition’ col

Summary of the e-Discussion on Women’s Participation in Local Government

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April 30, 2018

Summary of the e-Discussion on Women’s Participation in Local Government

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April 27, 2018
Seychelles: Gender parity in President Faure’s revamped cabinet

President Danny Faure has announced a cabinet reshuffle involving a reduction in the size of the Cabinet which will now comprise 10 ministers in addition to the president and the vice