May 14, 2018

Lebanon elects six women to Parliament

Lebanon’s new Parliament will include six female lawmakers across the country, up from just four in the 2009-era Parliament, with several fresh faces.

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Funding for Women Candidates

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Funding for Women Candidates

Women continue to be severely underrepresented in decision-making processes and bodies across the world at all levels. In fact, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) reports only 23% of members of parliament (MPs) are women.

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The First International Congress of Parliamentary Women's Caucuses

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The First International Congress of Parliamentary Women's Caucuses

The Irish Women's Parliamentary Caucus will host the first International Congress of Parliamentary Women's Caucuses.

May 11, 2018

Rwanda: Call for Renewed Political Will to Bridge Gender Gaps in All Sectors

As African countries push for respect and promotion of gender equality, political will is key to accelerate attainment of gender equality on the continent.

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May 11, 2018

Iraq Elections: What role will gender quotas play?

Whatever the outcome of Iraq's May 12 parliamentary elections, female candidates are guaranteed at least 25% of the seats, as per the country's constitution.

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May 10, 2018

Five women said to be in running to become Italy's transitional PM

Five women are among the names floated to lead a transitional government in Italy in what some speculate could be President Sergio Mattarella’s attempt to break with tradition while the

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