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Australia MP says male colleague used to breathe on her neck in parliament

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Australia MP says male colleague used to breathe on her neck in parliament

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A prominent Australian politician says she has been subjected to ongoing harassment inside the nation's parliament.

Former cabinet minister Karen Andrews alleges an unnamed male colleague used to "breathe on" her neck and make crude remarks in the lower house.

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A prominent Australian politician says she has been subjected to ongoing harassment inside the nation's parliament.

Former cabinet minister Karen Andrews alleges an unnamed male colleague used to "breathe on" her neck and make crude remarks in the lower house.

‘It is perhaps easier as a man than a woman to say that it is tougher for women in politics’

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September 12, 2023

‘It is perhaps easier as a man than a woman to say that it is tougher for women in politics’

The past twelve months or more have not been so good for women in senior political positions.

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The past twelve months or more have not been so good for women in senior political positions.

First female prime minister in the world

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September 11, 2023

First female prime minister in the world

In the annals of history, there are individuals whose leadership transcends boundaries and reshapes the world’s political landscape.

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In the annals of history, there are individuals whose leadership transcends boundaries and reshapes the world’s political landscape.

The women leading Britain’s political awakening

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September 11, 2023

The women leading Britain’s political awakening

“People’s faith in politics is at an all-time low”, Carol Vorderman, who was recently likened to a “celebrity attack dog” by Conservative MP Johnny Mercer, told Deborah Ro

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“People’s faith in politics is at an all-time low”, Carol Vorderman, who was recently likened to a “celebrity attack dog” by Conservative MP Johnny Mercer, told Deborah Ro

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Togo: female ministers and deputies seek greater contribution in political and social decision-making

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The Network of African Women Ministers and Parliamentarians, Togo section (REFAMP-Togo) held a General Assembly on September 6, 2023. The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Tomegah-Dogbe.

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The Network of African Women Ministers and Parliamentarians, Togo section (REFAMP-Togo) held a General Assembly on September 6, 2023. The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Tomegah-Dogbe.

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Women's Reservation Bill: K. Kavitha's appeal to political leaders creates national buzz

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Women's Reservation Bill: K. Kavitha's appeal to political leaders creates national buzz

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Amid the buzz in political circles that the Women's Reservation Bill may be tabled in the special session of Parliament beginning on September 19, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K. Kavitha’s appeal to all political parties has attracted national attention.

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Amid the buzz in political circles that the Women's Reservation Bill may be tabled in the special session of Parliament beginning on September 19, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K. Kavitha’s appeal to all political parties has attracted national attention.

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Nancy Pelosi says she’ll seek House reelection in 2024, dismissing retirement at age 83

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Nancy Pelosi says she’ll seek House reelection in 2024, dismissing retirement at age 83

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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday that she will run for reelection to another term in Congress as Democrats work to win back the majority in 2024.

Pelosi made the announcement before labor allies in the San Francisco area district she has represented for more than 35 years.

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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday that she will run for reelection to another term in Congress as Democrats work to win back the majority in 2024.

Pelosi made the announcement before labor allies in the San Francisco area district she has represented for more than 35 years.

Ex-cabinet minister Begin remembered as 'trailblazer' for female politicians

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September 11, 2023

Ex-cabinet minister Begin remembered as 'trailblazer' for female politicians

Mournful tributes are pouring in after the death of Monique Begin, a former cabinet minister and academic who died Friday at the age of 87.

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Mournful tributes are pouring in after the death of Monique Begin, a former cabinet minister and academic who died Friday at the age of 87.

How Nigeria’s youngest female lawmaker is coping

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September 11, 2023

How Nigeria’s youngest female lawmaker is coping

27-year-old Ruqayat Motunrayo Shittu, representing Owode/Onirin Constituency of Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State in the State House of Assembly is currently the yo

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27-year-old Ruqayat Motunrayo Shittu, representing Owode/Onirin Constituency of Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State in the State House of Assembly is currently the yo

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