Julie Ballington is the Policy Advisor on Political Participation in the Leadership and Governance Section at UN-Women.
Violence against women in politics
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South Africa
September 3, 2012
South Africa: Dlamini-Zuma bemoans lack of gender transformation
he struggle for women's empowerment, is not a new battle. This is what Home Affairs Minister, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma told dignitaries last night's Women's Parliament gala dinner.
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May 30, 2012
Minister Mabandla Becomes First Woman President Of AALCO
South Africa's Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Bridget Mabandla, became the first woman in 51 years to hold the seat of President of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organisation today.
May 30, 2012
Gender Workshop Starts In Windhoek
The seventh sub-regional workshop on capacity-building of the Network of African Women Ministers and Parliamentarians (NAWMP) on Advocacy, Leadership and Resource Mobilization starts in Windhoek today. Thirty-two MPs from seven SADC countries are expected to attend.
May 30, 2012
South Africa's First Black Female Pilot Takes To Skies
A 21-year-old air force lieutenant has become South Africa's first black female pilot, displaying her skill when she flew an army helicopter, media reports said Thursday.
May 30, 2012
South Africa: CDM Hosts Its First Women's Parliament
The Capricorn District Municipality (CDM) at the weekend hosted Limpopo's first provincial Women's Parliament.
May 30, 2012
Southern Africa: SADC Summit Postpones Signing of Gender Protocol
SADC leaders have deferred the signing of the Protocol on Gender and Development because some member states need more time to conclude internal consultations following late changes to the document.
May 30, 2012
South Africa: North West Women to Further ICT Skills
The North West provincial government is providing a forum for women to improve their skills in Information Communications Technologies (ICT), and discuss a wide range of issues in the sector.