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Women’s leadership and resilience in Mexican politics: Claudia Sheinbaum, new Mexican President

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October 4, 2024

Women’s leadership and resilience in Mexican politics: Claudia Sheinbaum, new Mexican President

In a country marked by deeply rooted patriarchal structures, Claudia Sheinbaum has risen as one of Mexico’s most relevant political figures, breaking barriers and challenging stereotypes that for generations have limited women in power.

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In a country marked by deeply rooted patriarchal structures, Claudia Sheinbaum has risen as one of Mexico’s most relevant political figures, breaking barriers and challenging stereotypes that for generations have limited women in power.

The Christian Science Monitor
October 4, 2024
Brazil has struggled to elect women to political office. Upcoming elections could change that.

On a sunny September morning, Joyce Trindade works her way around the stalls of a secondhand clothing market here, distributing hugs and political pamphlets in equal measure.

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About a third of UN member states have ever had a woman leader

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October 4, 2024

About a third of UN member states have ever had a woman leader

Women currently serve as the head of government in just 13 of the 193 member states of the United Nations.

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Women currently serve as the head of government in just 13 of the 193 member states of the United Nations.

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Voting women - women’s voices and political participation in Scotland from Parliament to Indyref and beyond

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Voting women - women’s voices and political participation in Scotland from Parliament to Indyref and beyond

This is an event organized by the U

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Summer in the Field: Implementing Political Gender Quotas: Lessons from Mexico

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October 4, 2024

Summer in the Field: Implementing Political Gender Quotas: Lessons from Mexico

For decades, a key goal of activists and policymakers has been involving women in politics.

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For decades, a key goal of activists and policymakers has been involving women in politics.

bbc
October 3, 2024
Mexico's first female president vows 'it's time for women'

The passing of the presidential sash every six years is always an important and symbolic occasion in Mexico.

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Euroactiv
October 2, 2024
Moldova prepares to vote in high stakes EU referendum and presidential election

Moldova is heading to the polls in October for presidential elections and an EU referendum, with pro-European incumbent President Maia Sandu seeking a second term but facing Kremlin-backed candidates and disinformation.

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The Japan Times
October 2, 2024
Number of women in Japan's Cabinet drops to two

New Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday named two women ministers to his Cabinet, down from five in the outgoing administration.

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washington Post
October 2, 2024
It isn’t only Sheinbaum. Meet the women who run Mexico.

MEXICO CITY — Mexico inaugurated its first female president on Tuesday, reaching the milestone before its northern neighbor.

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