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February 14, 2015
A day of firsts for women in politics, and one in particular

It’s a historic day for politics and women in Australia – and even more remarkable for one woman minister, who is also Queensland’s first ever Indigenous woman MP.

February 11, 2015
Resident Director for Women's Political Participation Programs: Afghanistan

 The National Democratic Institute (NDI) is seeking to hire a Resident Director for Women’s Political Participation to assist with its electoral support and political development programs in Afghanistan.  The Director will be based in Kabul, supervised b

December 26, 2014
Malala Yousafzai for Prime Minister

Kelly O'Dwyer: "There are lots of very good female colleagues of mine who are ripe for promotion."
December 21, 2014
Women in cabinet: Prime Minister doubles women's cabinet representation to two

It must have been awkward, all this time, commencing cabinet meetings with the greeting: "Good morning, Lady and gentlemen".

December 15, 2014
Vietnam urges more women to enter politics

Vietnam's National Assembly chairwoman Tong Thi Phong said promoting gender equality in the political area will create more opportunities for women, Vietnam News Agency (VN

December 15, 2014
There is social resistance to women entering politics, says Banuo Jamir, India

The first woman Chief Secretary of Nagaland, Banuo Z.

December 15, 2014
The day Australian women got to vote

One hundred and eleven years ago today, December 16, 1903, was the day Australians elected their second Federal Parliament and the first day all non-indigenous women of voting age in Victor

December 15, 2014
61% voting, women outnumber men, India

Women voters on Sunday outnumbered men in the fourth phase of the assembly elections in Jharkhand.