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September 8, 2016
Syrian Women in Refugee Camps Receive Information of their Rights

Turkey, host to the world's largest Syrian refugee population, which swelled after a civil war broke out in the country five years ago, is looking to improve the liv

September 8, 2016
Civic Rights Organizations in Egypt Propose Amendments to FGM Provision

Local rights groups criticized on Tuesday the legal provision on female genital mutilation (FGM) in its current format, proposing several amendments besides those pu

September 7, 2016
Saudi appoints first female commercial judge

The Administrative Appeals Court in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern province has reportedly appointed the first female arbitrator in a commercial case.

September 7, 2016
Center for the Holistic Development of Aymara Women

Womankind Worldwide explains the importance of the CDIMA, Center for the Holistic Development of Aymara Women (

September 6, 2016
After remarkable advances for women in politics, progress is still needed

In a historic first, Hillary Clinton was named the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee in the upcoming U.S. elections.

September 1, 2016
The NGO "More Women in Politics" and the government of Cameroon become partners

The non-governmental organization,

September 1, 2016
Linda Burney, First Female Indigenous Lower House MP in Australia

The first Aboriginal woman elected to Australia's lower house of parliament has promised to bring the "fighting spirit of her clan" to political life.

August 26, 2016
Zambia elections: the missing voices of women

It is election time in Zambia, with citizens going to the polls today to elect the President, Members of Parliament and Councillors, and to vote in a constitutional