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First ever woman DG of education shares thoughts and hopes for Malaysian women

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June 14, 2023

First ever woman DG of education shares thoughts and hopes for Malaysian women

The only wisdom we can hope to acquire is the wisdom of humility: humility is endless, and that’s what I know of Asiah, says former Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail at the recent launch of Tan Sri Asiah Abu Samah’s biography

The only wisdom we can hope to acquire is the wisdom of humility: humility is endless, and that’s what I know of Asiah, says former Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail at the recent launch of Tan Sri Asiah Abu Samah’s biography

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Zimbabwe and Botswana: women discuss political participation

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Women leaders and activists from Zimbabwe and Botswana yesterday kicked off a two-day cross-generational summit to discuss women's political participation and leadership.

The conference which is hosted by Women and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA) Zimbabwe and Botswana, is scheduled for the 12th and 13th June at Avani and is aimed at stimulating dialogue and creating a platform for solidarity on issues affecting women in politics.

Women leaders and activists from Zimbabwe and Botswana yesterday kicked off a two-day cross-generational summit to discuss women's political participation and leadership.

The conference which is hosted by Women and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA) Zimbabwe and Botswana, is scheduled for the 12th and 13th June at Avani and is aimed at stimulating dialogue and creating a platform for solidarity on issues affecting women in politics.

Political parties 'must run more female candidates in a meaningful way'

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June 14, 2023

Political parties 'must run more female candidates in a meaningful way'

Political parties must run more female candidates in a “meaningful and serious way” while not all women are “political animals”, the Oireachtas committee on children, equality, disability, integration and youth has heard.

Political parties must run more female candidates in a “meaningful and serious way” while not all women are “political animals”, the Oireachtas committee on children, equality, disability, integration and youth has heard.

Women’s political participation must move beyond quotas

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June 14, 2023

Women’s political participation must move beyond quotas

Increasing the proportion of women in political decision-making has long been an admirable goal in peacebuilding and development.

Increasing the proportion of women in political decision-making has long been an admirable goal in peacebuilding and development.

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Zanzibar: women in politics award President Mwinyi

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ULINGO have awarded President Hussein Mwinyi for his role in developing Zanzibar including promoting gender equality.

One of notable area, the group said, was his effort to enhance women participation in decision making and leadership posts.

ULINGO have awarded President Hussein Mwinyi for his role in developing Zanzibar including promoting gender equality.

One of notable area, the group said, was his effort to enhance women participation in decision making and leadership posts.