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Middle East and North Africa

June 21, 2013
Advancing Political Rights of Women, Nigeria

The violation of women’s rights both at the national and domestic strata have become burning and vexatious issues.

June 21, 2013
Malawi Electoral Commission advocates for 50-50 campaign

Ahead of a tripartite elections next year the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has shown the world that it is moving with time by setting a deliberate policy to allow women in the country pay 25 per cent less the  nomination fees of parliamentary and local government elections.

June 20, 2013
ZNWL urges women participation in local govt, Zambia

ZAMBIA National Women's Lobby says it is saddened by the decreasing number of women holding high positions at local government level.

June 18, 2013
Looking to Cameroon’s women senators

June 18, 2013
Politics – no easy walk for women, Zimbabwe

June 11, 2013
Radio shows raise profile of women aspirants in Kenya

In Kenya’s male-dominated political landscape, women face many barriers to political participation, especially when seeking elective office.

June 10, 2013
Kenyatta Nominations Fall Short of Gender Threshold, Kenya

June 10, 2013
Looking to Cameroon’s Women Senators

June 6, 2013
Congo: Pygmy Women Leader And Environmental Activist Appointed Minister In South Kivu