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September 4, 2024
EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen's Drive for Gender Parity in Commission

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen is determined to achieve gender parity in her executive Commission amid resistance from member states. She is advocating for a balanced representation of men and women among EU commissioners.

Nepal's gains on gender equality in politics are in peril

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September 4, 2024

Nepal's gains on gender equality in politics are in peril

Once celebrated for its progressive strides towards gender equality in politics, Nepal is now witnessing a troubling regression.

Once celebrated for its progressive strides towards gender equality in politics, Nepal is now witnessing a troubling regression.

Pulse Nigeria
September 4, 2024
Democracy isn't complete when women are excluded from policy-making - NILDS

The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has declared that democracy cannot be considered complete when women are excluded from policy-making processes.

The Conversation
September 3, 2024
Victory for women’s rights in Ghana as affirmative action law is passed – what must happen next

The passage of the

shafaq news
August 27, 2024
Iraqi women's political influence: two decades of limited impact

Despite a consistent presence in Iraq's political arena for nearly two decades, Iraqi women have yet to achieve substantial influence in shaping the nation's laws and policies, analysts say.

University of Connecticut
August 27, 2024
Africana Studies Summer Institute advances research on women and girls of color

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Rolling up our sleeves on Women’s Equality Day

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August 27, 2024

Rolling up our sleeves on Women’s Equality Day

If I’m asked to rank the centuries based on the importance and impact of constitutional amendments, I’d be hard pressed to choose between the 18th and the 19th. The Bill of Rights, passed at the tail end of the 18th century, is certainly special.

If I’m asked to rank the centuries based on the importance and impact of constitutional amendments, I’d be hard pressed to choose between the 18th and the 19th. The Bill of Rights, passed at the tail end of the 18th century, is certainly special.

Theonila Matbob survived a civil war and is now reshaping her parliament to help women

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August 27, 2024

Theonila Matbob survived a civil war and is now reshaping her parliament to help women

For Theonila Roka Matbob, the pain in her distant past is deeply etched in her mind.

She grew up in the shadow of the controversial Bougainville mine, and her father, John Roka, was killed during the Bougainville conflict.

For Theonila Roka Matbob, the pain in her distant past is deeply etched in her mind.

She grew up in the shadow of the controversial Bougainville mine, and her father, John Roka, was killed during the Bougainville conflict.

In Kamala Harris, Black women leaders see historic strides — and work ahead

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August 23, 2024

In Kamala Harris, Black women leaders see historic strides — and work ahead

CHICAGO — Only hours before Vice President Kamala Harris officially accepted the Democrat

CHICAGO — Only hours before Vice President Kamala Harris officially accepted the Democrat

The Guardian
August 23, 2024
Kamala Harris pledges to ‘chart a new way forward’ as she accepts nomination

Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic presidential nomination Thursday with a sweeping, pointed speech in which she vowed to prosecute the case against Donald Trump and carry the country to a brighter and fairer future.