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July 15, 2014
Ready for the lists, say Uruguayan women

A new series of commercials featuring public figures, as well as workshops and support for women politicians from all parties, and a project to broaden the current quota law are all stimulating the participation of women in decision-making in Uruguay.

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July 15, 2014
Behind Wismer's candidacy, groups advocate having more women in government leadership (USA)

Susan Wismer, challenger of incumbent Gov. Dennis Daugaard, is the first woman to be nominated by a major party for the state's high office.

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July 15, 2014
Black Women Underepresented At All Levels Of Political Office (USA)

A recent study found black women are underrepresented at all levels of politics — federal, state and local government.

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Farida Jalalzai

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Dr. Farida Jalalzai is an Associate Professor and Chair of Political Science at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Dr. Jalalzai's research analyzes the representation and behavior of women and minorities in politics and the role of gender in the political arena.

July 14, 2014
The call for "Experiences that make a difference: Mainstreaming gender equality in public policies in Latin America and the Caribbean" is extended

The call for  "Experiences that make a difference: Mainstreaming gender equality in public policies in Latin America and the Caribbean" is extended until July 17, 2014.

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July 11, 2014
Ex-Morgan Stanley Lawyer Breaks Gender Barrier at Justice Ministry

A former lawyer at Morgan Stanley will become the first woman to lead a bureau at Japan’s Ministry of Justice, the government said Friday, part of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s drive to promote women in the workforce.

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July 10, 2014
Trinidadian Women Are Gaining Ground at the Ballot Box

With support from UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality, the Network of NGOs in Trinidad and Tobago is training women to be more effective in running for election. They seek to learn the rules, use the rules and change the system.

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July 10, 2014
Female MPs in the press: slated or ignored

Female politicians are presented more negatively in the press than their male counterparts, and receive less coverage overall, a recent academic study has revealed.

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July 8, 2014
Latest Brazil Polls: Dilma Support Inches Higher

Support for Brazil President Dilma Rousseff has edged higher in the latest polls, following a sharp fall earlier this year, but rising inflation could hurt her prospects.

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