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February 13, 2018
A huge 2018 story: More than 500 women are running for major office

WASHINGTON — No matter which party ultimately triumphs in the November midterm elections, here is one thing we know for sure about 2018: It will be the Year of the Woman — supercharged.

76 countries haven't had a female leader in the last 50 years - here's where women ARE in power

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February 13, 2018

76 countries haven't had a female leader in the last 50 years - here's where women ARE in power

One hundred years ago, on February 6 1918, the UK Parliament passed an act that granted the vote to women over the age of 30.

One hundred years ago, on February 6 1918, the UK Parliament passed an act that granted the vote to women over the age of 30.

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Video: Curious to learn how Male Champions can support women's leadership and political participation?

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February 12, 2018

Video: Curious to learn how Male Champions can support women's leadership and political participation?

February 8, 2018
Lebanon Campaigns for More Women in Parliament

BEIRUT — In a country where women occupy only three percent of the parliament seats, Lebanon's first women's affairs minister — a man — is supporting a campaign to attract more women politicians.

8 political organizations that help women run for office in the United States

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February 8, 2018

8 political organizations that help women run for office in the United States

Since Hillary Clinton’s devastating loss in the 2016 election, there has been a renewed interest for women in politics and women running for politics.

Since Hillary Clinton’s devastating loss in the 2016 election, there has been a renewed interest for women in politics and women running for politics.

February 7, 2018
Who runs the House? Women lead major three parties in Canada Commons

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh named NDP MP Ruth Ellen Brosseau the party’s new House leader in last week's shuffle of his party's critics.

February 7, 2018
Latin America’s Female Leadership Void

SANTIAGO, Chile — After President Michelle Bachelet of Chile leaves office in March, Latin America will have no female presidents.

February 7, 2018
For every woman in political office in the United States, there are three men.

In the wake of Donald Trump’s election, an unprecedented number of women — primarily Democrats — are running for office in 2018.

UN ESCWA Report on Women’s Political Representation in the Arab Region

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February 7, 2018

UN ESCWA Report on Women’s Political Representation in the Arab Region

The objective of this study is to generate evidence-based policy recommendations for Arab States, in order to help them scale-up efforts to meet their commitments as relates to goal 5 of the United Nations’ Sustain

The objective of this study is to generate evidence-based policy recommendations for Arab States, in order to help them scale-up efforts to meet their commitments as relates to goal 5 of the United Nations’ Sustain

UN Women Report on ending violence against women in political and electoral processes in Pakistan

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February 5, 2018

UN Women Report on ending violence against women in political and electoral processes in Pakistan

Pakistani women face unique and frequently more severe challenges to their political participation than men do.

Pakistani women face unique and frequently more severe challenges to their political participation than men do.