The story of Bhavana Damor, the woman sarpanch (village council head) of Rampur Mewada Gram Panchayat in southern Rajasthan is as inspiring as it is rare, considering she hails from the predominantly tribal district of Dungarpur.
The Global Gender Gap Index introduced by the World Economic Forum in 2006, is a framework for capturing the magnitude and scope of gender-based disparities and tracking their progress.
The Global Gender Gap Index introduced by the World Economic Forum in 2006, is a framework for capturing the magnitude and scope of gender-based disparities and tracking their progress.
Egypt's National Council for Women will start a training program to enhance women's political participation in the country's upcoming parliamentary elections.
Guam Congresswoman Bordallo spoke at the official opening ceremony for 20th Convention of the Federation of Asia-Pacific Women’s Association [FAWA].
Guam is hosting this year's FAWA Convention for the 5th time. It is taking place this weekend at the Hyatt.
When Amra Babic walks down the streets of the central Bosnian town of Visoko wearing her Muslim headscarf, men sitting in outdoor cafes instantly rise from their
INCREASING representation for women in parliament is important, but the legislative body should also mold its codes, ethics and practi
Mrs Vivian Kakie Tetteh, Progressive People’s Party (PPP) Parliamentary Candidate for Sunyani East, has observed that threats and frustrations from activists of other political
Osun State Government has assured women in the state of its readiness to create a conducive atmosphere to allow them take active role
Women are closing the gender gap with men in health and education but struggle to get top jobs and salaries, data from a study of 135 countries showed on Wednesday.
Egypt's national body for women's issues, the National Council for Women, held a conference on Monday entitled "Egyptian women reject the draft constitution."