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IPU: Gender Sensitive Parliaments Regional seminar for French-speaking African parliaments
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IPU: Gender Sensitive Parliaments Regional seminar for French-speaking African parliaments
The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the Parliament of Gabon are organizing a Regional Seminar for French-speaking African Parliaments on Gender-sensitive Parliaments.
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South Africa Local Government Gender Policy Framework
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May 30, 2013
South Africa Local Government Gender Policy Framework
Local Government has a significant role to play in the achievement of government's goal of "a better life for all." If Local Government were to effectively facilitate the social and economic development of communities and households, the quality of l
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Local Government has a significant role to play in the achievement of government's goal of "a better life for all." If Local Government were to effectively facilitate the social and economic development of communities and households, the quality of l
May 24, 2013
Somalia: Puntland Leaders Set Quotas for Women in July Local Elections
Puntland regional leaders met Tuesday (May 21st) to encourage women's participation in the upcoming local council elections in July, s
May 23, 2013
Somalia: Meeting held over women’s participation in Puntland elections
A meeting was held Tuesday in Puntland state, northern Somalia, over the women’s participation in the upcoming Local Council elections, Garowe Online reports.
May 10, 2013
Women set to break glass ceiling in Kenya’s new cabinet
Kenya’s nominees for cabinet secretary positions, who include an unprecedented number of women – six out of 18 – will undergo a gruelling public vetting process by the Parliamentary Committee on Appointments Thursday.
May 3, 2013
Tanzania: Why Zanzibar Leadership Still Has Few Women
THE number of women in leadership worldwide has gradually been increasing, but in some communities like Zanzibar more efforts are required to increase the representation of women in decision-making groups.
April 26, 2013
Zimbabweans say yes to new Constitution strong on gender equality and women’s rights