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September 26, 2013
Prominent Women Political Leaders Gather to Commemorate 175 Years of Women in Politics, USA

In celebration of the 175th anniversary of the first American woman to address a legislative body, Simmons College will co-host "How Women Become Political." This forum will feature prominent women political leaders including: feminist activist and author Gloria

September 25, 2013
New Resources for Women’s Political Participation Training Programs

In 2011 the National Democracy Institute (NDI) released Democracy and the Challenge of Change: A Guide to Increasing Women's Political Participation, a guide for democracy practitioners to help them develop and carry out effective programs to bring more women into government and pol

September 25, 2013
Julia Gillard hopes to inspire more women to enter politics, Australia

Admitting that her own experience in politics was "mixed", Ms Gillard said she hoped more women would enter politics.

September 25, 2013
Julia Gillard says she'll pursue education and women's issues in life after politics, Australia

Julia Gillard has given her first known interview since losing the Labor leadership, in which she says she will be pursuing education and women's issues on the global stage.

September 25, 2013
Hillary Clinton touts global push for women’s equality, USA

The woman most likely to try again to become the first female Leader of the Free World spent Wednesday morning highlighting her efforts to boost women’s rights around the globe. 

September 24, 2013
How to make office politics work for women

Being politically savvy in the workplace is a critical leadership skill and one that needs to be seen in a positive, rather than negative light, according to the founder of the Horan Group, Jane Horan.

September 24, 2013
Female participation drops in council election, Canada

As the first full day of municipal election campaigning begins in Edmonton, political observers are starting to consider a city council with far fewer women on it.

September 24, 2013
Women and Sustainability in Politics: Embrace Crisis and Reframe Shame

The Women’s Network for a Sustainable Futurerecently hosted a powerful discussion on women and sustainability in politics.

Women at the frontline of climate change: Gender risks and hopes

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September 23, 2013

Women at the frontline of climate change: Gender risks and hopes

Patterns of development and settlements put the poor and the vulnerable at increased risk with many forced to settle on the only land available at the time – land that all too often is prone 
Patterns of development and settlements put the poor and the vulnerable at increased risk with many forced to settle on the only land available at the time – land that all too often is prone 

Fact Sheet: Women, Gender Equality and Climate Change

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September 23, 2013

Fact Sheet: Women, Gender Equality and Climate Change

Detrimental effects of climate change can be felt in the short-term through natural hazards, such as landslides, floods and hurricanes; and in the long-term,
Detrimental effects of climate change can be felt in the short-term through natural hazards, such as landslides, floods and hurricanes; and in the long-term,