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.
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.
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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.
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.
CHICAGO — Only hours before Vice President Kamala Harris officially accepted the Democrat
CHICAGO — Only hours before Vice President Kamala Harris officially accepted the Democrat
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.
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.
Mid-way through a bumper election year, there are few gains for women in power
Mid-way through a bumper election year, there are few gains for women in power
Trends in political preferences in Finland increasingly follow those in other western countries, where many men seem to prefer traditional economical