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Women and Leadership: Public Says Women are Equally Qualified, but Barriers Persist

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January 11, 2016

Women and Leadership: Public Says Women are Equally Qualified, but Barriers Persist

This report explores public attitudes about gender and leadership with a particular focus on leadership in U.S. politics and business. The analysis is based on two new Pew Research Center surveys.

This report explores public attitudes about gender and leadership with a particular focus on leadership in U.S. politics and business. The analysis is based on two new Pew Research Center surveys.

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Upcoming events related to UN Women's flagship report 'Progress of the World's Women 2015-2016'

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Upcoming events related to UN Women's flagship report 'Progress of the World's Women 2015-2016'

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October 6, 2015
Certificate Program on Gender, Leadership and Public Policy

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July 23, 2015
2 Consultancies: iKNOW Politics Language Facilitators

We are hiring two consultants to act as Language Facilitators for the iKNOW Politics platform!

April 30, 2015
Senator Mikulski will give remarks on her 45 years as a trailblazer for women’s political participation

Throughout her impressive career, Barbara Mikulski, the senior U.S. senator from Maryland, has been one of the fiercest advocates in Congress for the advancement of women and girls.

Conquering Politics #LikeAGirl

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