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Marina Silva and Dilma Roussef
August 18, 2014
Brazil’s presidential election now features two frontrunners with amazing stories

AP Photo/Andre Penner, Felipe Dana

Zapotec Woman
August 17, 2014
As Men Emigrate, Indigenous Women Gain Political Opportunities and Obligations in Mexico

Photo-Santiago Navarro F.

Howard Student Association
August 13, 2014
Moments of silence for Michael Brown

Photo-Ikenna Ikeotuonye and the Howard University Student Association.

Ayanna Pressley
August 11, 2014
Black Female Candidates Face Different Challenges—Some of Them From Black Voters
Angie Motshekga
August 10, 2014
Woman could take on Cyril for presidency (South Africa)

It is “highly likely” a woman will challenge Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa in the race to replace President Jacob Zuma in 2017.

August 2, 2014
First Black Woman wins Virgin Islands primary elections

There may have been storms on election day, but for Delegate Donna Christensen the sun was shining.  She and her running mate, Basil Ottley, beat out a crowded six candidate field to win the Democratic primary for Governor of the Virgin Islands.

August 1, 2014
Toledo women undergo leadership training in Punta Gorda (Belize)

Women in public/leaderships position in the Toledo district have begun a series of workshops on capacity building.

July 31, 2014
Group raises funds for website with council candidates' profiles, Canada

The top candidates for Toronto’s mayoral race and where they stand on key issues are well known, but the odds are that few people know who is running for city council in their ward.

July 30, 2014
Constitutional reform: Database review
Location : New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Application Deadline : 22-Aug-14
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