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Europe and the CIS

June 10, 2014
Finland seeks more women in politics

FINNISH ambassador to Zambia Pertti Anttinen is concerned about low levels of women’s participation in politics in Zambia. Mr Anttinen also said Zambia should recommit itself to enhancing gender equality through various regional and international instruments. 

May 30, 2014
Newly-elected European Parliament to stand strong and ambitious on women's health and rights

On the occasion of the International Day of Action for Women's Health, European public health, health promotion and disease prevention, health professionals and women issues non-governmental organisations are calling for the newly elected European Parliament (EP), its Committees and political par

May 27, 2014
Why the hell has Europe voted in a feminist party?

Feminists of the world, unite and celebrate. The European Parliament has the first member to be elected on a feminist ticket.