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May 23, 2018
Single mothers are having their moment in American politics

A growing number of single women are running for public office. In order to beat their opponents, they may need to shatter some unfair stigmas first. Lily Espinoza Ploski is a Latina single mom to a 14-year-old son.

May 23, 2018
Stacey Abrams wins Georgia Democratic Primary for Governor

Georgia Democrats selected the first black woman to be a major party nominee for governor in the United States on Tuesday, choosing Stacey Abrams, a liberal former State House leader, who will test just how much the state’s traditionally conservative

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WeWork x VoteRunLead: Women’s Leadership Works Kick-Off Celebration

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WeWork x VoteRunLead: Women’s Leadership Works Kick-Off Celebration

WeWork and VoteRunLead are hosting a launch event that will bring together women elected officials, industry leaders, female entrepreneurs and future

May 21, 2018
The struggle of African women in politics continues

Most African countries are signatories of numerous protocols that encourage gender equality in politics, yet analysts say more still needs to be done to implement these protocols and ensure women are not sidelined.

May 18, 2018
Gambia: Banjul elects first female mayor Rohey Malick Lowe

The City of Banjul made history by electing its first female mayor.

May 17, 2018
USA: Women will probably lose more than they will win in 2018, but their candidacies are still a big deal

A record number of women are running at all levels of government this year, and for the second consecutive week of primaries, a notable number of them are winning.

May 17, 2018
MP who called Jacinda Ardern a ‘stupid little girl’ refuses to own up

Member of New Zealand’s opposition made comment about prime minister in parliament

May 17, 2018
Japan passes law to get more women into politics

Japan's parliament on Wednesday passed a law to encourage female candidates to stand for elections in a country where women are vastly underrepresented in politics.

Fempo: Website for African women in politics

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May 17, 2018

Fempo: Website for African women in politics

In many African countries, women leaders lack the resources, numbers and visibility to significantly effect transformational change.

In many African countries, women leaders lack the resources, numbers and visibility to significantly effect transformational change.

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SIMA RAMA's Impact Talk on Institutionalized Violence & Women in Politics

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May 16, 2018

SIMA RAMA's Impact Talk on Institutionalized Violence & Women in Politics

Watch SIMA RAMA’s Impact Talk with Joey Boink, the Director of 

Watch SIMA RAMA’s Impact Talk with Joey Boink, the Director of