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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.

Politico
August 23, 2024
Ursula von der Leyen’s EU Commission sausage fest

Hope and momentum: Women lead the charge for gender parity in politics

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August 23, 2024

Hope and momentum: Women lead the charge for gender parity in politics

The struggle for gender parity in politics is far from over, but this week I felt a surge of hope for the future.

The struggle for gender parity in politics is far from over, but this week I felt a surge of hope for the future.

How is an election-packed 2024 shaping up for women in power?

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August 21, 2024

How is an election-packed 2024 shaping up for women in power?

What’s the context?

Mid-way through a bumper election year, there are few gains for women in power

What’s the context?

Mid-way through a bumper election year, there are few gains for women in power

Yle
August 21, 2024
Study: Political gender gap grows

Trends in political preferences in Finland increasingly follow those in other western countries, where many men seem to prefer traditional economical