November 15, 2012
UN Women: Anne F. Stenhammer: Still a long journey for women
Anne F. Stenhammer has been a bureaucrat, politician and women rights activist for more than forty years. Anne F.
East Asia and the Pacific
November 14, 2012
Pakistan: World unites for education on Malala Day
Different ceremonies were held to honour the bravery of the child peace activist, glorifying her stance against extremism and for women’s education.
November 13, 2012
UNDP: Calls for the Formation of a Caucus of Women Political Leaders across Party Lines
UNDP has called for the formation of a caucus of women political leaders across party lines to enhance women’s participation within political parties and to advocate for the Women’s Reservation Bill as a collective voice.
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Call for Applications: CREA's Feminist Leadership, Movement Building, and Rights Institute South Asia
28 January - 1 February 2013
Kathmandu, Nepal
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CREA's Feminist Leadership, Movement Building, and Rights Institute South Asia
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CREA's Feminist Leadership, Movement Building, and Rights Institute South Asia
CREA's Feminist Leadership, Movement Building, and Rights Institute South Asia
28 January - 1 February 2013
Kathmandu, Nepal
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November 8, 2012
China: In Communist China, women officially equal but lagging far behind politically
Mao Zedong was arguably the father of Chinese feminism, with his famous observation that “women hold up half the sky.” But when Mao’s Communist Party heirs take to the stage next week to unveil their new leadership lineup, there aren’t likely to be many females — if any — among the country’s new
November 8, 2012
Vanuatu: All female candidates miss out in Vanuatu election
None of the 10 women who contested the Vanuatu national election on Tuesday have succeeded in winning a seat.
November 1, 2012
Well-known Pakistani journalist Marvi Sirmed shot at
Unidentified gunmen today attacked prominent rights activist Marvi Sirmed in the Pakistani capital. She escaped unharmed.
November 1, 2012
Malaysia: Encourage young women to join politics, Taib tells female seniors
Women leaders have been encouraged to bring in more young and educated women into local politics.
Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud said the state fully acknowledged the contribution of women in Sarawak’s politics since the formation of Malaysia.