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Initiative Works to Enhance Women’s Political Leadership in Mexico

This year marks Mexico’s 60th anniversary of women’s suffrage, and though the country has made progress in passing reforms to increase women’s political participation, women are still not well-represented in decision-making bodies.

Mexico has a 60/40 quota that requires that 40 percent of the candidates political parties designate to run for parliament have to be women. It also requires that parties spend 2 percent of the funds they get from the federal government on women’s leadership training. But women often face bias, both at the polls and within their parties.

We invite you to read the full article published August 28, 2013 by our partner, NDI

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Initiative Works to Enhance Women’s Political Leadership in Mexico

This year marks Mexico’s 60th anniversary of women’s suffrage, and though the country has made progress in passing reforms to increase women’s political participation, women are still not well-represented in decision-making bodies.

Mexico has a 60/40 quota that requires that 40 percent of the candidates political parties designate to run for parliament have to be women. It also requires that parties spend 2 percent of the funds they get from the federal government on women’s leadership training. But women often face bias, both at the polls and within their parties.

We invite you to read the full article published August 28, 2013 by our partner, NDI

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Initiative Works to Enhance Women’s Political Leadership in Mexico

This year marks Mexico’s 60th anniversary of women’s suffrage, and though the country has made progress in passing reforms to increase women’s political participation, women are still not well-represented in decision-making bodies.

Mexico has a 60/40 quota that requires that 40 percent of the candidates political parties designate to run for parliament have to be women. It also requires that parties spend 2 percent of the funds they get from the federal government on women’s leadership training. But women often face bias, both at the polls and within their parties.

We invite you to read the full article published August 28, 2013 by our partner, NDI

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Initiative Works to Enhance Women’s Political Leadership in Mexico

This year marks Mexico’s 60th anniversary of women’s suffrage, and though the country has made progress in passing reforms to increase women’s political participation, women are still not well-represented in decision-making bodies.

Mexico has a 60/40 quota that requires that 40 percent of the candidates political parties designate to run for parliament have to be women. It also requires that parties spend 2 percent of the funds they get from the federal government on women’s leadership training. But women often face bias, both at the polls and within their parties.

We invite you to read the full article published August 28, 2013 by our partner, NDI

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New Executive Director for UN Women meets with civil society members in New York and pledges close collaboration

 

Just seven days after having been sworn into office, the new Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, welcomed civil society representatives based in New York at UN Women Headquarters and pledged strong collaboration. She acknowledged the key role of civil society in making progress for human rights, in ensuring a successful outcome at the 57th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, as witnessed in the agreement to end and prevent violence against women and girls, and in pushing for the creation of UN Women.

UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka meets with civil society partners based in New York. This is the first of many meetings that the Executive Director will have with civil society organizations and women's groups. It took place during her second week in office, highlighting the priority she gives to this important constituency.

We invite you to read the full article published August 28, 2013 by our partner, UN Women

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New Executive Director for UN Women meets with civil society members in New York and pledges close collaboration

 

Just seven days after having been sworn into office, the new Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, welcomed civil society representatives based in New York at UN Women Headquarters and pledged strong collaboration. She acknowledged the key role of civil society in making progress for human rights, in ensuring a successful outcome at the 57th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, as witnessed in the agreement to end and prevent violence against women and girls, and in pushing for the creation of UN Women.

UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka meets with civil society partners based in New York. This is the first of many meetings that the Executive Director will have with civil society organizations and women's groups. It took place during her second week in office, highlighting the priority she gives to this important constituency.

We invite you to read the full article published August 28, 2013 by our partner, UN Women

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New Executive Director for UN Women meets with civil society members in New York and pledges close collaboration

 

Just seven days after having been sworn into office, the new Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, welcomed civil society representatives based in New York at UN Women Headquarters and pledged strong collaboration. She acknowledged the key role of civil society in making progress for human rights, in ensuring a successful outcome at the 57th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, as witnessed in the agreement to end and prevent violence against women and girls, and in pushing for the creation of UN Women.

UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka meets with civil society partners based in New York. This is the first of many meetings that the Executive Director will have with civil society organizations and women's groups. It took place during her second week in office, highlighting the priority she gives to this important constituency.

We invite you to read the full article published August 28, 2013 by our partner, UN Women

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New Executive Director for UN Women meets with civil society members in New York and pledges close collaboration

 

Just seven days after having been sworn into office, the new Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, welcomed civil society representatives based in New York at UN Women Headquarters and pledged strong collaboration. She acknowledged the key role of civil society in making progress for human rights, in ensuring a successful outcome at the 57th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, as witnessed in the agreement to end and prevent violence against women and girls, and in pushing for the creation of UN Women.

UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka meets with civil society partners based in New York. This is the first of many meetings that the Executive Director will have with civil society organizations and women's groups. It took place during her second week in office, highlighting the priority she gives to this important constituency.

We invite you to read the full article published August 28, 2013 by our partner, UN Women

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New Executive Director for UN Women meets with civil society members in New York and pledges close collaboration

 

Just seven days after having been sworn into office, the new Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, welcomed civil society representatives based in New York at UN Women Headquarters and pledged strong collaboration. She acknowledged the key role of civil society in making progress for human rights, in ensuring a successful outcome at the 57th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, as witnessed in the agreement to end and prevent violence against women and girls, and in pushing for the creation of UN Women.

UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka meets with civil society partners based in New York. This is the first of many meetings that the Executive Director will have with civil society organizations and women's groups. It took place during her second week in office, highlighting the priority she gives to this important constituency.

We invite you to read the full article published August 28, 2013 by our partner, UN Women

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New Executive Director for UN Women meets with civil society members in New York and pledges close collaboration

 

Just seven days after having been sworn into office, the new Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, welcomed civil society representatives based in New York at UN Women Headquarters and pledged strong collaboration. She acknowledged the key role of civil society in making progress for human rights, in ensuring a successful outcome at the 57th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, as witnessed in the agreement to end and prevent violence against women and girls, and in pushing for the creation of UN Women.

UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka meets with civil society partners based in New York. This is the first of many meetings that the Executive Director will have with civil society organizations and women's groups. It took place during her second week in office, highlighting the priority she gives to this important constituency.

We invite you to read the full article published August 28, 2013 by our partner, UN Women

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New Executive Director for UN Women meets with civil society members in New York and pledges close collaboration

 

Just seven days after having been sworn into office, the new Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, welcomed civil society representatives based in New York at UN Women Headquarters and pledged strong collaboration. She acknowledged the key role of civil society in making progress for human rights, in ensuring a successful outcome at the 57th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, as witnessed in the agreement to end and prevent violence against women and girls, and in pushing for the creation of UN Women.

UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka meets with civil society partners based in New York. This is the first of many meetings that the Executive Director will have with civil society organizations and women's groups. It took place during her second week in office, highlighting the priority she gives to this important constituency.

We invite you to read the full article published August 28, 2013 by our partner, UN Women

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New Executive Director for UN Women meets with civil society members in New York and pledges close collaboration

 

Just seven days after having been sworn into office, the new Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, welcomed civil society representatives based in New York at UN Women Headquarters and pledged strong collaboration. She acknowledged the key role of civil society in making progress for human rights, in ensuring a successful outcome at the 57th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, as witnessed in the agreement to end and prevent violence against women and girls, and in pushing for the creation of UN Women.

UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka meets with civil society partners based in New York. This is the first of many meetings that the Executive Director will have with civil society organizations and women's groups. It took place during her second week in office, highlighting the priority she gives to this important constituency.

We invite you to read the full article published August 28, 2013 by our partner, UN Women

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New Executive Director for UN Women meets with civil society members in New York and pledges close collaboration

 

Just seven days after having been sworn into office, the new Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, welcomed civil society representatives based in New York at UN Women Headquarters and pledged strong collaboration. She acknowledged the key role of civil society in making progress for human rights, in ensuring a successful outcome at the 57th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, as witnessed in the agreement to end and prevent violence against women and girls, and in pushing for the creation of UN Women.

UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka meets with civil society partners based in New York. This is the first of many meetings that the Executive Director will have with civil society organizations and women's groups. It took place during her second week in office, highlighting the priority she gives to this important constituency.

We invite you to read the full article published August 28, 2013 by our partner, UN Women

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New Executive Director for UN Women meets with civil society members in New York and pledges close collaboration

 

Just seven days after having been sworn into office, the new Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, welcomed civil society representatives based in New York at UN Women Headquarters and pledged strong collaboration. She acknowledged the key role of civil society in making progress for human rights, in ensuring a successful outcome at the 57th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, as witnessed in the agreement to end and prevent violence against women and girls, and in pushing for the creation of UN Women.

UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka meets with civil society partners based in New York. This is the first of many meetings that the Executive Director will have with civil society organizations and women's groups. It took place during her second week in office, highlighting the priority she gives to this important constituency.

We invite you to read the full article published August 28, 2013 by our partner, UN Women

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New Executive Director for UN Women meets with civil society members in New York and pledges close collaboration

 

Just seven days after having been sworn into office, the new Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, welcomed civil society representatives based in New York at UN Women Headquarters and pledged strong collaboration. She acknowledged the key role of civil society in making progress for human rights, in ensuring a successful outcome at the 57th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, as witnessed in the agreement to end and prevent violence against women and girls, and in pushing for the creation of UN Women.

UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka meets with civil society partners based in New York. This is the first of many meetings that the Executive Director will have with civil society organizations and women's groups. It took place during her second week in office, highlighting the priority she gives to this important constituency.

We invite you to read the full article published August 28, 2013 by our partner, UN Women

view
New Executive Director for UN Women meets with civil society members in New York and pledges close collaboration

 

Just seven days after having been sworn into office, the new Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, welcomed civil society representatives based in New York at UN Women Headquarters and pledged strong collaboration. She acknowledged the key role of civil society in making progress for human rights, in ensuring a successful outcome at the 57th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, as witnessed in the agreement to end and prevent violence against women and girls, and in pushing for the creation of UN Women.

UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka meets with civil society partners based in New York. This is the first of many meetings that the Executive Director will have with civil society organizations and women's groups. It took place during her second week in office, highlighting the priority she gives to this important constituency.

We invite you to read the full article published August 28, 2013 by our partner, UN Women

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New Executive Director for UN Women meets with civil society members in New York and pledges close collaboration

 

Just seven days after having been sworn into office, the new Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, welcomed civil society representatives based in New York at UN Women Headquarters and pledged strong collaboration. She acknowledged the key role of civil society in making progress for human rights, in ensuring a successful outcome at the 57th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, as witnessed in the agreement to end and prevent violence against women and girls, and in pushing for the creation of UN Women.

UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka meets with civil society partners based in New York. This is the first of many meetings that the Executive Director will have with civil society organizations and women's groups. It took place during her second week in office, highlighting the priority she gives to this important constituency.

We invite you to read the full article published August 28, 2013 by our partner, UN Women

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New Executive Director for UN Women meets with civil society members in New York and pledges close collaboration

 

Just seven days after having been sworn into office, the new Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, welcomed civil society representatives based in New York at UN Women Headquarters and pledged strong collaboration. She acknowledged the key role of civil society in making progress for human rights, in ensuring a successful outcome at the 57th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, as witnessed in the agreement to end and prevent violence against women and girls, and in pushing for the creation of UN Women.

UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka meets with civil society partners based in New York. This is the first of many meetings that the Executive Director will have with civil society organizations and women's groups. It took place during her second week in office, highlighting the priority she gives to this important constituency.

We invite you to read the full article published August 28, 2013 by our partner, UN Women

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New Executive Director for UN Women meets with civil society members in New York and pledges close collaboration

 

Just seven days after having been sworn into office, the new Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, welcomed civil society representatives based in New York at UN Women Headquarters and pledged strong collaboration. She acknowledged the key role of civil society in making progress for human rights, in ensuring a successful outcome at the 57th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, as witnessed in the agreement to end and prevent violence against women and girls, and in pushing for the creation of UN Women.

UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka meets with civil society partners based in New York. This is the first of many meetings that the Executive Director will have with civil society organizations and women's groups. It took place during her second week in office, highlighting the priority she gives to this important constituency.

We invite you to read the full article published August 28, 2013 by our partner, UN Women

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New Executive Director for UN Women meets with civil society members in New York and pledges close collaboration

 

Just seven days after having been sworn into office, the new Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, welcomed civil society representatives based in New York at UN Women Headquarters and pledged strong collaboration. She acknowledged the key role of civil society in making progress for human rights, in ensuring a successful outcome at the 57th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, as witnessed in the agreement to end and prevent violence against women and girls, and in pushing for the creation of UN Women.

UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka meets with civil society partners based in New York. This is the first of many meetings that the Executive Director will have with civil society organizations and women's groups. It took place during her second week in office, highlighting the priority she gives to this important constituency.

We invite you to read the full article published August 28, 2013 by our partner, UN Women

view
New Executive Director for UN Women meets with civil society members in New York and pledges close collaboration

 

Just seven days after having been sworn into office, the new Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, welcomed civil society representatives based in New York at UN Women Headquarters and pledged strong collaboration. She acknowledged the key role of civil society in making progress for human rights, in ensuring a successful outcome at the 57th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, as witnessed in the agreement to end and prevent violence against women and girls, and in pushing for the creation of UN Women.

UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka meets with civil society partners based in New York. This is the first of many meetings that the Executive Director will have with civil society organizations and women's groups. It took place during her second week in office, highlighting the priority she gives to this important constituency.

We invite you to read the full article published August 28, 2013 by our partner, UN Women

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New Executive Director for UN Women meets with civil society members in New York and pledges close collaboration

 

Just seven days after having been sworn into office, the new Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, welcomed civil society representatives based in New York at UN Women Headquarters and pledged strong collaboration. She acknowledged the key role of civil society in making progress for human rights, in ensuring a successful outcome at the 57th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, as witnessed in the agreement to end and prevent violence against women and girls, and in pushing for the creation of UN Women.

UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka meets with civil society partners based in New York. This is the first of many meetings that the Executive Director will have with civil society organizations and women's groups. It took place during her second week in office, highlighting the priority she gives to this important constituency.

We invite you to read the full article published August 28, 2013 by our partner, UN Women

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New Executive Director for UN Women meets with civil society members in New York and pledges close collaboration

 

Just seven days after having been sworn into office, the new Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, welcomed civil society representatives based in New York at UN Women Headquarters and pledged strong collaboration. She acknowledged the key role of civil society in making progress for human rights, in ensuring a successful outcome at the 57th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, as witnessed in the agreement to end and prevent violence against women and girls, and in pushing for the creation of UN Women.

UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka meets with civil society partners based in New York. This is the first of many meetings that the Executive Director will have with civil society organizations and women's groups. It took place during her second week in office, highlighting the priority she gives to this important constituency.

We invite you to read the full article published August 28, 2013 by our partner, UN Women

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New Executive Director for UN Women meets with civil society members in New York and pledges close collaboration

 

Just seven days after having been sworn into office, the new Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, welcomed civil society representatives based in New York at UN Women Headquarters and pledged strong collaboration. She acknowledged the key role of civil society in making progress for human rights, in ensuring a successful outcome at the 57th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, as witnessed in the agreement to end and prevent violence against women and girls, and in pushing for the creation of UN Women.

UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka meets with civil society partners based in New York. This is the first of many meetings that the Executive Director will have with civil society organizations and women's groups. It took place during her second week in office, highlighting the priority she gives to this important constituency.

We invite you to read the full article published August 28, 2013 by our partner, UN Women

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New Executive Director for UN Women meets with civil society members in New York and pledges close collaboration

 

Just seven days after having been sworn into office, the new Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, welcomed civil society representatives based in New York at UN Women Headquarters and pledged strong collaboration. She acknowledged the key role of civil society in making progress for human rights, in ensuring a successful outcome at the 57th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, as witnessed in the agreement to end and prevent violence against women and girls, and in pushing for the creation of UN Women.

UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka meets with civil society partners based in New York. This is the first of many meetings that the Executive Director will have with civil society organizations and women's groups. It took place during her second week in office, highlighting the priority she gives to this important constituency.

We invite you to read the full article published August 28, 2013 by our partner, UN Women

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